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Latest Job Ad at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)

September 4, 2023

Here is the latest job ad at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) They organization is seeking the services of an Associate Research Manager. This is a full time position.

Responsibilities:

Work with Principal Investigators to ensure their adherence to research design, sample selection, data collection, data management and general research protocols, as well as overall project objectives timelines;
Directly supervise permanent research project staff, with an eye on their professional growth;
Coach, manage, and support a team of Research Associates and Field Managers in the implementation of complex impact evaluations around the country.
Keep the Country Director appraised of all developments on the project within their portfolio, and serve as a key link between the field office, project staff, and Principal Investigators;

Ensure compliance with IPA’s research quality protocols, promote inter-project best practices and take the lead in sharing best practices with projects through formal and informal trainings;
Work with field office staff to ensure sound human resource and operational management of projects;
Oversee project financial management, including creation and monitoring of project budgets, and ensuring smooth integration of projects into IPA financial systems;
Take part in regular meetings with local government officials and other partners to ensure the success of programmatic activities; and
Support the dissemination of interim results via presentations and reports to non-academic audiences.

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Qualifications:

Required

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in economics, political science, international development, public policy, or other related field;
At least 3 years of work experience in a similar position;
Excellent project management skills;
Previous experience in managing research projects and sound understanding of research methods, including quantitative data management;
Experience in developing research projects, experience with budgeting and project planning;

Previous experience working on fundraising with public and private donors;
Demonstrated experience in research and policy engagement;
Passion for connecting rigorous impact evaluation research to policy makers and practitioners and communicating what works in development;
Experience in grants and contracts management, preferably in a research setting;
Excellent management and organizational skills and ability to work independently;
Advanced communication and presentation skills in English.

Preferred