Manager/ Senior Manager: Policy Advocacy (Food & Agriculture)

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead Research & Policy Advocacy initiatives within the food and agriculture ecosystem. The role involves conceptualising and executing high-impact research projects, driving evidence-based policy advocacy, and engaging with key industry and government stakeholders at the national and global levels.

Key Responsibilities

1. Research & Project Execution

• Co-design research projects/studies, define scope and frameworks
• Lead data collection, statistical/economic analysis, and policy assessments
• Engage with stakeholders across industry, government, and think-tanks
• Produce high-quality reports, publications, and presentations
• Ensure timely delivery of all research outcomes

2. Policy Advocacy

• Identify strategic policy issues emerging from research and industry engagement
• Articulate viewpoints considering diverse stakeholder perspectives
• Build sustained engagement with government bodies, industry associations, and experts
• Represent the organisation in key policy dialogues and consultations

3. Strategic Sector Development

• Identify future-focus areas in the agrifood sector based on emerging trends
• Drive thought leadership across new and evolving policy domains
• Support multi-stakeholder collaborations to shape sectoral priorities

4. Proposal & Business Development

• Track RFPs/EoIs and new opportunities for research and advocacy projects
• Ideate with internal teams and external stakeholders on project concepts
• Develop high-quality proposals aligned with sectoral needs and organisational goals

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, Agricultural Economics, or Agribusiness Management
• Minimum 8 years of experience in food & agriculture, research, or policy roles
• Strong command of quantitative & qualitative research methods
• Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills
• Proven stakeholder management experience (industry, government, global institutions)
• Ability to multitask and deliver within timelines