The
Research Manager will manage a portfolio of three nationally representatives
surveys in Tanzania, Uganda and Pakistan. These surveys are part of an effort
to develop a high-quality panel survey to track the expansion of mobile
financial services across these countries. The Manager works closely with the
IPA country programs and partners to ensure the completion of the data
collection and that the data collected is of the highest quality.
Research Manager will manage a portfolio of three nationally representatives
surveys in Tanzania, Uganda and Pakistan. These surveys are part of an effort
to develop a high-quality panel survey to track the expansion of mobile
financial services across these countries. The Manager works closely with the
IPA country programs and partners to ensure the completion of the data
collection and that the data collected is of the highest quality.
The
Research Manager will work closely with the project’s principal investigator,
Tavneet Suri, and will directly oversee all
Research Manager will work closely with the project’s principal investigator,
Tavneet Suri, and will directly oversee all
data collection and data analysis related
to the project. This position will report to the Director of IPA’s Financial
Inclusion Program and to the Country Directors of the IPA Offices where s/he
will be located. The position will be based in Tanzania (6 months) and Uganda
(12 months) and will travel across each country to oversee data collection
efforts. The Manager is expected to complete all project activities in 18
months and may be asked to travel to Pakistan to oversee data collection for
short periods of time.
Responsibilities
The
Research Manager is responsible for the overall management of the project. S/he
oversees direct implementation of the surveys in Tanzania and Uganda, while
also managing the relationship with our partner for data collection in
Pakistan. The Research Manager is responsible for the successful implementation
of the surveys in all three sites, ensuring that all activities are compliant
with research protocols, quality standards and are managed within budget. The
Research Manager will work closely with the Principal Investigator, IPA’s
Financial Inclusion Program and Country Programs to:
Research Manager is responsible for the overall management of the project. S/he
oversees direct implementation of the surveys in Tanzania and Uganda, while
also managing the relationship with our partner for data collection in
Pakistan. The Research Manager is responsible for the successful implementation
of the surveys in all three sites, ensuring that all activities are compliant
with research protocols, quality standards and are managed within budget. The
Research Manager will work closely with the Principal Investigator, IPA’s
Financial Inclusion Program and Country Programs to:
- Manage
the logistics of a large-scale data collection, including hiring and
managing field staff, managing data collection partners and project
timeline - Ensure
adherence to data quality protocols, including auditing enumerators,
monitoring data collection, and conducting data quality audits - Oversee
project financial management, including monitoring of project budgets, and
ensure that project deliverables, such as reports and financial
statements, are submitted to donor on time
Serve
as key link between the field staff, partners, IPA Country Programs, and
Principal Investigator
as key link between the field staff, partners, IPA Country Programs, and
Principal Investigator
Qualifications
- Master’s
degree in related field, such as development economics, public policy,
public health, or education policy - A
minimum of two years of relevant research management experience - Strong
budgeting and financial management skills - Strong
written and oral communication skills and complete fluency in English is
required - Experience
supervising data collection, teams of field workers, survey design and
implementation and data management. Background in randomized control
trials is strongly preferred - Cultural
sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse
constituencies required; developing country experience required - Quantitative
skills - Knowledge
of Stata and/or other programming languages - An
desire to commit to this position for at least 18 months - Flexible
and proactive work ethic with a demonstrated interest in the vision and
mission of IPA
Additional
Desired Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
- Advanced
experience with data management and applied statistics - Previous
professional experience in East Africa - Experience
with electronic data collection platforms - Demonstrated
ability to work with donors and/or partner organizations; experience with
grants management - Experience
with presenting research findings at public forums, including to
non-research focused audiences, is preferred
Application
Instructions
Instructions
Complete
the J-PAL/IPA common application. Please select the position(s) you are
interested in applying for on the ‘Submit Application’ page. Statement of
purpose (cover letter), CV and reference. We will consider your application
even if you are unable to obtain reference letters before the deadline, but
please be advised that we will be requiring them should you be invited for an
interview.Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for
an interview.
the J-PAL/IPA common application. Please select the position(s) you are
interested in applying for on the ‘Submit Application’ page. Statement of
purpose (cover letter), CV and reference. We will consider your application
even if you are unable to obtain reference letters before the deadline, but
please be advised that we will be requiring them should you be invited for an
interview.Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for
an interview.
Innovations
for Poverty Action is an EO Employer-MF/Veteran/Disability. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or
any other protected class.
for Poverty Action is an EO Employer-MF/Veteran/Disability. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or
any other protected class.
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 or via phone at 1-203-772-2216.
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 or via phone at 1-203-772-2216.
IPA
will never require monetary compensation as part of its application process.
Any requests for monetary compensation by persons claiming to be IPA employees
or persons claiming to represent IPA should be disregarded and reported to IPA.
will never require monetary compensation as part of its application process.
Any requests for monetary compensation by persons claiming to be IPA employees
or persons claiming to represent IPA should be disregarded and reported to IPA.
About
IPA
IPA
Innovations
for Poverty Action (IPA) discovers and promotes effective solutions to global
poverty problems. IPA designs, rigorously evaluates, and refines these
solutions and their applications together with decision-makers to ensure that
the evidence created is used to improve opportunities for the world’s poor.
Since our founding in 2002, IPA has worked with over 350 leading academics to
conduct over 450 evaluations in 51 countries. This research has informed
hundreds of successful programs that now impact millions of individuals
worldwide.
for Poverty Action (IPA) discovers and promotes effective solutions to global
poverty problems. IPA designs, rigorously evaluates, and refines these
solutions and their applications together with decision-makers to ensure that
the evidence created is used to improve opportunities for the world’s poor.
Since our founding in 2002, IPA has worked with over 350 leading academics to
conduct over 450 evaluations in 51 countries. This research has informed
hundreds of successful programs that now impact millions of individuals
worldwide.
Disclaimers
Innovations
for Poverty Action is an EO Employer-MF/Veteran/Disability. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or
any other protected class. 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 or via phone at
1-203-772-2216. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of the work to be performed by the specified position.
The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible
duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and
change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note
that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants
are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to
releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct
questions to jobs@poverty-action.org.
for Poverty Action is an EO Employer-MF/Veteran/Disability. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or
any other protected class. 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 or via phone at
1-203-772-2216. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of the work to be performed by the specified position.
The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible
duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and
change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note
that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants
are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to
releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct
questions to jobs@poverty-action.org.
- Please
note that only qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring
manager.
