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Manager, Insights(West Asia)

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About AVPN

AVPN is a unique funders’ network committed to building a vibrant and high-impact social investment community across Asia. AVPN’s mission is to catalyse the movement toward a more strategic, collaborative, and outcome-focused approach to social investing, ensuring that resources are deployed as effectively as possible to address key social challenges facing Asia today and in the future.

Job Description

The AVPN Insights team supports this mission by researching key trends, challenges, and opportunities across various social investment approaches, relevant themes and issues, and key stakeholder groups across the region. The goal is to equip social investors with the necessary knowledge and insights to be more strategic and impactful in their funding practice and locate opportunities for social investment. 
We are seeking an experienced professional to join as Manager,  Insights, West Asia. Based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, this role will play a pivotal part in shaping the organisation’s research and learning agenda in West Asia. The successful candidate will identify local research priorities, forge and manage partnerships, and drive thought leadership to advance the social investment ecosystem in the region and beyond. 
This will be a consultancy role with the potential to convert to full-time. It will report to the Assistant Director, Insights.  
Priority given to applicants based in the United Arab Emirates.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will 


    

  • Identify and assess local research needs, opportunities, and gaps to inform the organisation’s thought leadership and insights agenda across West Asia.
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  • Represent AVPN and its research and training agenda in key stakeholder meetings across West Asia
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  • Build and manage strategic partnerships with local institutions, academia, foundations, and government entities to co-develop insights and research outputs.
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  • Lead research projects focused on social investment trends, impact themes, and emerging sectors relevant to the Middle East and surrounding regions.
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  • Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure effective project planning, execution, and delivery of high-quality outputs.
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  • Develop clear and concise communication materials (articles, reports, presentations) that effectively summarise research findings and recommendations.
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  • Interface with the Academy team to translate research insights into learning materials, courses, and capacity-building programmes tailored to regional needs, as part of the AVPN Academy West Asia Training Hub.
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  • Contribute to strategic positioning by identifying opportunities to enhance the organisation’s role as a regional thought leader in social investment and impact.
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Requirements

Ideally, you bring the following to our team and the role:


    

  • Master’s degree in social sciences, economics, public policy, development studies, or a related field.
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  • 5 years of professional experience in research, consulting, or programme management within the social impact, sustainability, or investment sectors.
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  • Proven ability to engage stakeholders across government, private, and civil society sectors to map local ecosystems and identify emerging trends. 
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  • Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills, with a track record of producing high-quality publications or reports.
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  • Excellent relationship management and cross-cultural communication skills.
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  • Written and spoken fluency in English and Arabic
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  • Experience in the GCC or the West Asia region is preferred.
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  • Familiarity with philanthropy, impact investing,  ESG or impact measurement is an advantage.
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Timeframe
As soon as possible. 


Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with the opportunity to work on impactful projects that are making a positive difference in the Asia-Pacific region.


**Application process **
Please send your CV, cover letter and two writing samples to [email protected]. There may also be a short written assignment. 
The position is open until filled.  We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified. 

Application Process

Please apply through our application form. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only notify candidates who have been shortlisted.


Equal Employment Opportunity


AVPN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage, actively pursue, and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Our employment is strictly decided on the basis of merit and business priorities. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and especially encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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