Policy & Partnerships Manager, AIM for Scale

University of Notre Dame•Notre Dame, IN

3d•$83,000

About The Position

The University of Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs is looking for outstanding candidates for a Policy and Partnerships Manager position supporting its AIM for Scale program. This is a limited-term, grant-funded position expected to run through December 31, 2027. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and 3 references for full consideration. The Keough School of Global Affairs is a leading academic institution dedicated to addressing the world’s most pressing global challenges through research, teaching, and policy engagement. Home to a diverse community of scholars and practitioners, the school integrates rigorous interdisciplinary scholarship with a strong commitment to human dignity, ethical leadership, and real-world impact. The Agricultural Innovation Mechanism for Scale ( AIM for Scale ) is an initiative that works with governments, multilateral development banks, and research partners to scale evidence-based agricultural innovations, with the objective of reaching millions of farmers. It is supported by the Gates Foundation and the United Arab Emirates, and co-hosted by the University of Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs and New York University Abu Dhabi. The secretariat of AIM for Scale is based at the Keough School of Global Affairs. Through country partnerships across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, AIM for Scale stewards the design and implementation of large-scale investments that improve productivity, resilience, and livelihoods for millions of smallholder farmers. The initiative brings together cutting-edge research, implementation expertise, and policy engagement to accelerate the adoption of proven innovations and strengthen national systems for long-term sustainability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (four-year degree) in Economics, Sociology, Public Policy, Sustainable Development, Journalism, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
One to two years of relevant professional experience.
Prior experience or demonstrated interest in international development and agricultural policy.
Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce clear, compelling content in English for diverse audiences.
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Proficiency with digital tools and social media platforms for outreach and stakeholder engagement.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
High attention to detail; proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments.
Willingness to provide flexible support to colleagues and contribute across projects as needed.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including on short notice.