Chief Impact Officer

Core Competencies

• Strategic & Systems Thinking: Connects evidence, research, operations, and funding into one coherent organizational narrative.
• Technical Credibility: Commands the respect of both MEL and Research specialists while operating at an executive, non-technical-audience level.
• Influence & Communication: Translates complexity into clear decisions and compelling external narratives for donors, policymakers, and partners.
• People Leadership: Builds and develops senior technical leaders, delegates effectively, and creates a culture of rigor and learning.
• Partnership Orientation: Builds durable institutional relationships with academic, research, and donor partners.