NGO Jobs – Research Manager at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)

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Job Title: Research Manager
Organisation:  Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Reports to: Country
Director
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About IPA:
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), is an international non-profit
research organization. Based in New Haven, CT, with offices in Washington, D.C.
and worldwide, IPA works with partner organizations and academic researchers to
create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate
“what works” in development and to scale up successful projects in a variety of
fields, including health, education, finance, governance and agriculture. Innovations
for Poverty Action (IPA)is a US-based, non-profit research organization.
Job Summary: The Research
Manager to assist in managing and developing a growing research portfolio in
Uganda. IPA works with development partners and academic researchers to create
and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate what
works and what does not work in development and to scale up successful projects
in a variety of fields, including microfinance, agriculture, education, health,
nutrition, and governance. The Uganda Research Manager will supervise ongoing
impact evaluations and interventions, ensuring close collaboration and
communication with the local government, practitioners and the research
community. The Research Manager will provide advice and guidance on the
research designs, survey instruments, sample selection, ongoing data collection
and analysis. In addition, the Research Manager will focus on dissemination of
results, outreach efforts, project development, and strengthening connections
with local partners. The Research Manager will also participate in IPA Uganda
Senior Management discussions and strongly contribute to IPA Uganda policy and
research training and resource development. The position is based in Kampala,
with frequent travel to field sites around the country.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Manage a team of project associates and
    coordinators managing a portfolio of research projects to ensure a high
    degree of quality and professionalism
  • Provide technical guidance on research design,
    data management and analysis, and overall project management for projects
    in collaborative supervision with the survey coordinator and close
    coordination with principal investigators
  • Help with transitions, on-boarding of new
    research staff and maintaining “institutional memory” of project
    activities
  • Oversee project financial management,
    including creation and monitoring of program budgets, and ensuring smooth
    integration of projects into IPA financial systems
  • Enforce existing country office research
    protocols and develop new protocols as appropriate
  • Support the continued transition to
    electronic data collection, including selection of hardware and software,
    development of programming capacity, and transfer of knowledge across
    projects
  • Initiate, develop and implement innovative
    training activities for local and international staff in collaboration
    with IPA’s training department and take a lead in sharing best practices
    among IPA staff
  • Manage relationships with current and
    potential partner organizations
  • Communicate progress and results via
    presentation and reports to donors, principal investigators, and other
    stakeholders
  • Assist the CD in the development of new
    research proposals including the technical designs, budgets, and
    applications for funding support
  • Assist with recruiting international and
    local staff as needed
  • Participate in IPA Uganda management
    discussions and activities
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The applicant should hold a graduate
    degree in economics, social sciences, international development, or
    related field. Graduate level coursework in econometrics, statistics, and
    development economics is required.
  • A strong technical understanding of
    economics is necessary.
  • At least two years prior relevant work
    experience and a track record of success managing large-scale field
    research studies in developing countries, or similar work experience with
    the responsibilities listed above.
  • Strong quantitative skills and excellent
    knowledge of STATA required;
  • Experience with electronic data
    collection, programming and other technical knowledge a strong plus.
  • Excellent oral and written communication
    skills. Fluency in English required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and
    cultural sensitivity. Meticulously organized approach, attention to detail
    without losing sight of the big picture, ability to prioritize and manage
    multiple assignments simultaneously with minimal supervision.
  • Previous work experience with IPA and/or
    familiarity with randomized controlled trials strongly preferred.
How to Apply:
Please follow the application instructions below.  Any
applications or resumes submitted outside this process will not be considered.
 Note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
1. Send an email to jobs-hr@poverty-action.org, copying Jobs-uganda@poverty-action.org
following these instructions exactly:         
In the subject line:   Copy exactly the following position
line: 100950IPAUganda, Research Manager, Uganda.
Attachments:  Please attach ONLY your CV and cover
letter.
In the email body: Put your full name, first (given) name followed
by last (family) name
Please do not include any text besides your name in the body of the
e-mail. Adding extra text will interfere with the processing of your
application
2. Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application at https://apply.povertyactionlab.org/login 
Please note: you are not required to include transcripts or letters of
recommendation upon initial submission. After submitting, you can edit your
application at any time and may add these materials, if requested.
IPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer
All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment
without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry,
alienage or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation,
veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal,
state or local laws.
IPA will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to a qualified
applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue
hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such
assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact
us at jobs@poverty-action.org.
Deadline: 15th August,
2013

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