Director, Strategic Research & Evidence
Full-time
Worldwide
Oct 29, 2026
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About the Role
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! Key Responsibilities: **Location to be determined by home country of the successful candidate where WVI is registered to operate. * Please submit your CV and cover letter in English. JOB PURPOSE. Lead World Vision 's applied research, evidence generation and learning translation function, using child data across the partnership - AIM/AIM+, programme monitoring, evaluations, operational research and commissioned studies - to produce decision-useful, externally credible evidence. The role commissions and leads applied research, evidence synthesis and university partnerships; translates findings into actionable learning and strategic insight; and ensures evidence informs programme quality, fundraising, policy influence and senior leadership decisions. Child Data Analytics & Insights retains ownership of analytics, dashboards, data products and analytical services. KEY RESPONSIBILITES. Applied Research, Evidence Synthesis & Child Data Insights Lead applied research and evidence synthesis using child data from AIM/AIM+, programme monitoring, evaluations, operational research, commissioned studies and other eviden