Job Title:Project Associate, User Fees and Information in Healthcare Decisions (Mali)
Africa/Middle East
Background
Project Title: the Role of User Fees and Information in Healthcare Decisions
Country: Mali
Start Date: May/June 2012
Length of Commitment: Six months (likely extension to 2 years, subject to funding)
Experience: Bachelors degree or Masters, limited experience
Language Requirement: French, English
Job Description
Innovation for Poverty Action seeks a qualified applicant for the position of Project Associate for a project on the role of user fees and information in healthcare decisions in urban Mali, in partnership with the Mali Health Organizing Project (MHOP). The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. This position is located in Bamako, Mali, where the project is happening, and the principal investigators are Anja Sautmann and Mark Dean, from Brown University.
Project Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercise, refining study design and surveying instruments, managing survey teams, checking and analyzing data, cleaning data and assisting in preliminary analysis, assisting in the writing of project reports and policy memos and coordinating with local partners running the programs being evaluated.
Desired Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree (minimum) and experience in economics, social sciences, public policy, or related fields.
Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills
Fluency and excellent communication skills in both French and English
Experience living in a developing country is a strong plus, particularly in Mali or West Africa
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player
Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with partner organizations
Knowledge of Stata (strongly preferred) or other data analysis software is preferred.
Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred.
We are looking for a commitment period of six months though an extension is likely, subject to funding.
How to Apply
1. Please send an email to jobs-mali@poverty-action.org, copying jobs@poverty-action.org, following these instructions exactly:
In the subject line: Copy exactly the following position line:100635 IPAMali, Project Associate, User Fees and Information in Healthcare Decisions
Attachments: Please attach ONLY your Resume and cover letter.
In the email body: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) names.
2. Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application indicating that you are interested in applying for a "Type 1 for PA OR Type 3 for PC" position. 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.
Please do not include any text besides the position line(s) in the body of the e-mail. Adding extra text will interfere with the processing of your application.
If you are applying to multiple positions, you can put multiple positions lines in the same email. And you may send multiple such emails. However, please do not do this for more than 10 positions per every 6 month period. So, if you put 10 position lines in one email, then that counts as ten. Or if you put 4 in one email, and 6 in another, that also counts as ten.
Applications will be interviewed on a rolling basis. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Friday, 6 April 2012
Project Associate. Savings Impact Job Vacancy at IPA Malawi
Job Title:Project Associate. Savings Impact (Malawi)
Africa/Middle East
Background
Country: Malawi
Start Date: July 1st, 2012
Length of Commitment: One year
Experience: Bachelors degree, limited experience
Innovations for Poverty Action Lab seeks a qualified applicant for the position of Project Associate for a project on Savings Impact in Malawi. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. This position is located in Malawi, and the principal investigators are Pascaline Dupas, Dean Karlan, and Jonathan Robinson
Project Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercise, refining study design and surveying instruments, managing survey teams, negotiating contracts with survey firms, checking and analyzing data, cleaning data and assisting in preliminary analysis, assisting in the writing of project reports and policy memos and coordinating with local partners running the programs being evaluated.
Desired Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree and related experience with economics, social sciences, public policy, or related fields..
Experience living in a developing country is a strong plus
Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills
Fluency and excellent communication skills in English
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player
Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations
Knowledge of Stata (strongly preferred) or other data analysis software is preferred.
Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred.
How to Apply
If you are interested, please do two things:
1. Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application indicating that you are interested in applying for a "Type 1: Field Research Associate or Project Associate" position. Please include two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, CV, and transcripts.
2. Send an email to jobs-malawi@poverty-action.org, copying jobs@poverty-action.org, following these instructions exactly:
In the subject line: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name.
Attachments: Please attach ONLY your CV.
In the email body: Copy exactly the following position line: 100561 IPAMalawi, Project Associate, Savings Impact Malawi
Please do not include any text besides the position line(s) in the body of the e-mail. Adding extra text will interfere with the processing of your application.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Africa/Middle East
Background
Country: Malawi
Start Date: July 1st, 2012
Length of Commitment: One year
Experience: Bachelors degree, limited experience
Innovations for Poverty Action Lab seeks a qualified applicant for the position of Project Associate for a project on Savings Impact in Malawi. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. This position is located in Malawi, and the principal investigators are Pascaline Dupas, Dean Karlan, and Jonathan Robinson
Project Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercise, refining study design and surveying instruments, managing survey teams, negotiating contracts with survey firms, checking and analyzing data, cleaning data and assisting in preliminary analysis, assisting in the writing of project reports and policy memos and coordinating with local partners running the programs being evaluated.
Desired Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree and related experience with economics, social sciences, public policy, or related fields..
Experience living in a developing country is a strong plus
Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills
Fluency and excellent communication skills in English
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player
Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations
Knowledge of Stata (strongly preferred) or other data analysis software is preferred.
Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred.
How to Apply
If you are interested, please do two things:
1. Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application indicating that you are interested in applying for a "Type 1: Field Research Associate or Project Associate" position. Please include two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, CV, and transcripts.
2. Send an email to jobs-malawi@poverty-action.org, copying jobs@poverty-action.org, following these instructions exactly:
In the subject line: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name.
Attachments: Please attach ONLY your CV.
In the email body: Copy exactly the following position line: 100561 IPAMalawi, Project Associate, Savings Impact Malawi
Please do not include any text besides the position line(s) in the body of the e-mail. Adding extra text will interfere with the processing of your application.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Project Associate, SME network effects Job Vacancy at IPA Uganda
Job Title:Project Associate, SME network effects (Uganda)
Africa/Middle East
Innovations for Poverty Action seeks qualified applicants for the position of Project Associate to assist on research related to network effects in Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) clusters in Uganda.
The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The position is located in Kampala, and is implemented in collaboration with the World Bank with Bilal Zia, from the World Bank Finance and Private Sector Development Unit, as principal investigator.
Project Description:
The project studies the network effects in small, informal businesses that operate in the outskirts of Kampala via a randomized control trial methodology. The study aims at understanding the knowledge transfer and information sharing within small businesses networks, identifying and comparing transfers of observable technical skills with spillovers of unobservable business /financial management knowledge. For this purpose, the project evaluates a technical and business skills training program among around 700 workshop owners and their workers implemented with the support of the World Bank and the Ugandan Government.
The responsibilities of the Project Associate will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Developing and piloting the survey instruments,
Training and managing a survey teams that conduct surveys among business owners, workers, and household members.
Planning, organizing and reporting on surveys in the field,
Managing the project data from collection to cleaned datasets,
Tracking expenses and adhering to the project budget,
Writing regular progress reports,
Working closely with the principal investigator and the local partners running the program to ensure study protocols are followed.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in economics, business, or related field.
Experience living in a developing country is a strong plus.
Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills.
Fluency and excellent communication skills in English.
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player.
Knowledge of Stata strongly preferred.
Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred.
We are looking for a commitment period of one year for this position, beginning in April of 2012. Applications will be interviewed on a rolling basis. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
How to Apply:
1. Please send an email to jobs-uganda@poverty-action.org, copying jobs@poverty-action.org, following these instructions exactly:
In the subject line: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name.
Attachments: Please attach ONLY your CV and cover letter.
In the email body:Copy exactly the following position line:100611IPAUganda, Project Associate, SME network project
2. Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application indicating that you are interested in applying for a "Type 1" position. 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.
Please do not include any text besides the position line(s) in the body of the e-mail. Adding extra text will interfere with the processing of your application.
If you are applying to multiple positions, you can put multiple positions lines in the same email. And you may send multiple such emails. However, please do not do this for more than 10 positions per every 6 month period. So, if you put 10 position lines in one email, then that counts as ten. Or if you put 4 in one email, and 6 in another, that also counts as ten.
J-PAL and IPA work closely together to conduct rigorous impact evaluations to test and improve the effectiveness of poverty reduction programs. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Africa/Middle East
Innovations for Poverty Action seeks qualified applicants for the position of Project Associate to assist on research related to network effects in Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) clusters in Uganda.
The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The position is located in Kampala, and is implemented in collaboration with the World Bank with Bilal Zia, from the World Bank Finance and Private Sector Development Unit, as principal investigator.
Project Description:
The project studies the network effects in small, informal businesses that operate in the outskirts of Kampala via a randomized control trial methodology. The study aims at understanding the knowledge transfer and information sharing within small businesses networks, identifying and comparing transfers of observable technical skills with spillovers of unobservable business /financial management knowledge. For this purpose, the project evaluates a technical and business skills training program among around 700 workshop owners and their workers implemented with the support of the World Bank and the Ugandan Government.
The responsibilities of the Project Associate will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Developing and piloting the survey instruments,
Training and managing a survey teams that conduct surveys among business owners, workers, and household members.
Planning, organizing and reporting on surveys in the field,
Managing the project data from collection to cleaned datasets,
Tracking expenses and adhering to the project budget,
Writing regular progress reports,
Working closely with the principal investigator and the local partners running the program to ensure study protocols are followed.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in economics, business, or related field.
Experience living in a developing country is a strong plus.
Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills.
Fluency and excellent communication skills in English.
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player.
Knowledge of Stata strongly preferred.
Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred.
We are looking for a commitment period of one year for this position, beginning in April of 2012. Applications will be interviewed on a rolling basis. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
How to Apply:
1. Please send an email to jobs-uganda@poverty-action.org, copying jobs@poverty-action.org, following these instructions exactly:
In the subject line: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name.
Attachments: Please attach ONLY your CV and cover letter.
In the email body:Copy exactly the following position line:100611IPAUganda, Project Associate, SME network project
2. Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application indicating that you are interested in applying for a "Type 1" position. 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.
Please do not include any text besides the position line(s) in the body of the e-mail. Adding extra text will interfere with the processing of your application.
If you are applying to multiple positions, you can put multiple positions lines in the same email. And you may send multiple such emails. However, please do not do this for more than 10 positions per every 6 month period. So, if you put 10 position lines in one email, then that counts as ten. Or if you put 4 in one email, and 6 in another, that also counts as ten.
J-PAL and IPA work closely together to conduct rigorous impact evaluations to test and improve the effectiveness of poverty reduction programs. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Project Associate, Testing Cash Transfer Delivery with HIV/AIDS Patients Job Vacancy at IPA Uganda
Job Title:Project Associate, Testing Cash Transfer Delivery with HIV/AIDS Patients (Uganda)
Africa/Middle East
Background
Location: Uganda
Start date: May 2012
Duration: A commitment period of two years for this position
Innovations for Poverty Action seeks qualified applicants for the position of Project Associate to assist on research testing different ways to deliver cash transfers with HIV/AIDS patients in Uganda.The Project Associate will work closely with academic researchers to conduct a randomized evaluation of cash transfers in a network of HIV/AIDS clinics in Uganda beginning in June 2012. The Principal Investigators for this project are Dean Karlan, Achyuta Adhvaryu, and Pamela Jakiela, from Yale University and the University of Maryland at College Park.
Project Description:
With the success of increased anti-retroviral (ARV) distribution throughout Africa, HIV positive individuals are now living longer, healthier lives. Consequently, policy is shifting to focus on improving long-term livelihoods for this oftentimes stigmatized population. One way to do so is through cash transfers. Unconditional cash transfers are being implemented across a variety of development projects as a way to help households pay down debt, invest in income generating activities, smooth consumption, and/or overcome shocks. Instead of simply measuring the returns to capital from these transfers, we will be testing how the various delivery methods of grants affect the way the money is spent and the impact on livelihoods.
Can we change the way grants are used and the returns to capital through different delivery methods? Do people react differently to receiving money in public versus private settings? What social pressures keep individuals from spending money effectively? Can discussing a grant before receiving it help people to anticipate temptation and spend their money better?
The responsibilities of the Project Associate will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Developing and piloting the survey instruments,
Overseeing a small pilot of the various grant delivery methods, and conducting in-depth qualitative interviews with this group,
Coordinating with the partner organization for implementation of cash drops,
Managing the field teams that will conduct a baseline survey of 2,000 HIV/AIDS patients,
Managing the project data from collection in clinics to delivery of a final, cleaned baseline dataset,
Tracking expenses and adhering to the project budget,
Contributing to funding applications as needed,
Writing regular progress reports and a final baseline report,
Working closely with NGO partners running the program to ensure study protocols are followed.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in economics, statistics, public health, or related field
Experience living in a developing country is a strong plus
Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills
Fluency and excellent communication skills in English
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player
Knowledge of Stata strongly preferred
Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred
We are looking for a commitment period of two years for this position, beginning in May/June of 2012. Applications will be interviewed on a rolling basis. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
How to Apply:
1. Please send an email to jobs-uganda@poverty-action.org, copying jobs@poverty-action.org, following these instructions exactly:
In the subject line: Copy exactly the following position line: 100634IPAUganda, Project Associate, Testing Cash Transfers -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
2. Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application indicating that you are interested in applying for a "Type 1" position. 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.
Please do not include any text besides the position line(s) in the body of the e-mail. Adding extra text will interfere with the processing of your application.
If you are applying to multiple positions, you can put multiple positions lines in the same email. And you may send multiple such emails. However, please do not do this for more than 10 positions per every 6 month period. So, if you put 10 position lines in one email, then that counts as ten. Or if you put 4 in one email, and 6 in another, that also counts as ten.
J-PAL and IPA work closely together to conduct rigorous impact evaluations to test and improve the effectiveness of poverty reduction programs. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Africa/Middle East
Background
Location: Uganda
Start date: May 2012
Duration: A commitment period of two years for this position
Innovations for Poverty Action seeks qualified applicants for the position of Project Associate to assist on research testing different ways to deliver cash transfers with HIV/AIDS patients in Uganda.The Project Associate will work closely with academic researchers to conduct a randomized evaluation of cash transfers in a network of HIV/AIDS clinics in Uganda beginning in June 2012. The Principal Investigators for this project are Dean Karlan, Achyuta Adhvaryu, and Pamela Jakiela, from Yale University and the University of Maryland at College Park.
Project Description:
With the success of increased anti-retroviral (ARV) distribution throughout Africa, HIV positive individuals are now living longer, healthier lives. Consequently, policy is shifting to focus on improving long-term livelihoods for this oftentimes stigmatized population. One way to do so is through cash transfers. Unconditional cash transfers are being implemented across a variety of development projects as a way to help households pay down debt, invest in income generating activities, smooth consumption, and/or overcome shocks. Instead of simply measuring the returns to capital from these transfers, we will be testing how the various delivery methods of grants affect the way the money is spent and the impact on livelihoods.
Can we change the way grants are used and the returns to capital through different delivery methods? Do people react differently to receiving money in public versus private settings? What social pressures keep individuals from spending money effectively? Can discussing a grant before receiving it help people to anticipate temptation and spend their money better?
The responsibilities of the Project Associate will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Developing and piloting the survey instruments,
Overseeing a small pilot of the various grant delivery methods, and conducting in-depth qualitative interviews with this group,
Coordinating with the partner organization for implementation of cash drops,
Managing the field teams that will conduct a baseline survey of 2,000 HIV/AIDS patients,
Managing the project data from collection in clinics to delivery of a final, cleaned baseline dataset,
Tracking expenses and adhering to the project budget,
Contributing to funding applications as needed,
Writing regular progress reports and a final baseline report,
Working closely with NGO partners running the program to ensure study protocols are followed.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in economics, statistics, public health, or related field
Experience living in a developing country is a strong plus
Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills
Fluency and excellent communication skills in English
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player
Knowledge of Stata strongly preferred
Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred
We are looking for a commitment period of two years for this position, beginning in May/June of 2012. Applications will be interviewed on a rolling basis. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
How to Apply:
1. Please send an email to jobs-uganda@poverty-action.org, copying jobs@poverty-action.org, following these instructions exactly:
In the subject line: Copy exactly the following position line: 100634IPAUganda, Project Associate, Testing Cash Transfers -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
2. Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application indicating that you are interested in applying for a "Type 1" position. 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.
Please do not include any text besides the position line(s) in the body of the e-mail. Adding extra text will interfere with the processing of your application.
If you are applying to multiple positions, you can put multiple positions lines in the same email. And you may send multiple such emails. However, please do not do this for more than 10 positions per every 6 month period. So, if you put 10 position lines in one email, then that counts as ten. Or if you put 4 in one email, and 6 in another, that also counts as ten.
J-PAL and IPA work closely together to conduct rigorous impact evaluations to test and improve the effectiveness of poverty reduction programs. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Project Associate, Enterprise Support Job Vacancy at IPA Morocco
Job Title:Project Associate, Enterprise Support (Morocco)
Africa/Middle East
Background
Project Title: Enterprise Support - Morocco
Country: Morocco
Start Date: June 1, 2012
Length of Commitment: Less than one year
Experience: Bachelors degree, limited experience
Organization: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Language Requirement: Arabic, French
Job Description
Innovations for Poverty Action seeks a qualified applicant for the position of Project Associate for a project on Enterprise Support - Morocco in Morocco. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. This position is located in Morocco, and the principal investigators are Dean Karla, Bruno Crépon, Elise Huillery and William Parienté.
Project Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercise, refining study design and surveying instruments, managing survey teams, negotiating contracts with survey firms, checking and analyzing data, cleaning data and assisting in preliminary analysis, assisting in the writing of project reports and policy memos and coordinating with local partners running the programs being evaluated.
Desired Qualifications:
Candidates should at least hold a Bachelor's Degree in economics including training in microeconomics, econometrics, statistics, and advanced math.
Graduate - level coursework in economics is a plus.
Experience living in a developing country is a strong plus
Very strong quantitative, organizational, and communication skills are necessary
Fluency and excellent communication skills in English and Arabic is preferred
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player
Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations
Prior experience working with large data sets and programming in Stata, SAS, or other statistical analysis languages are necessary.
Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred.
We are looking for a commitment period of six months but one year is preferred for this position.
How to Apply
If you are interested, please do two things:
1. Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application indicating that you are interested in applying for a "Type 2: Office-based Data Research Analyst or Project Associate" position. Please include two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, CV, and transcripts.
2. Send an email to Florencia Detovo at fldevoto@gmail.com , copying Fatima El Kadiri at felkadiri@poverty-action.org, and jobs@poverty-action.org, following these instructions exactly:
In the subject line: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name.
Attachments: Please attach ONLY your CV.
In the email body: Copy exactly the following position line: 100612 IPAMorocco, Project Associate, Enterprise Support - Morocco
Please do not include any text besides the position line(s) in the body of the e-mail. Adding extra text will interfere with the processing of your application.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Africa/Middle East
Background
Project Title: Enterprise Support - Morocco
Country: Morocco
Start Date: June 1, 2012
Length of Commitment: Less than one year
Experience: Bachelors degree, limited experience
Organization: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Language Requirement: Arabic, French
Job Description
Innovations for Poverty Action seeks a qualified applicant for the position of Project Associate for a project on Enterprise Support - Morocco in Morocco. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. This position is located in Morocco, and the principal investigators are Dean Karla, Bruno Crépon, Elise Huillery and William Parienté.
Project Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercise, refining study design and surveying instruments, managing survey teams, negotiating contracts with survey firms, checking and analyzing data, cleaning data and assisting in preliminary analysis, assisting in the writing of project reports and policy memos and coordinating with local partners running the programs being evaluated.
Desired Qualifications:
Candidates should at least hold a Bachelor's Degree in economics including training in microeconomics, econometrics, statistics, and advanced math.
Graduate - level coursework in economics is a plus.
Experience living in a developing country is a strong plus
Very strong quantitative, organizational, and communication skills are necessary
Fluency and excellent communication skills in English and Arabic is preferred
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player
Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations
Prior experience working with large data sets and programming in Stata, SAS, or other statistical analysis languages are necessary.
Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred.
We are looking for a commitment period of six months but one year is preferred for this position.
How to Apply
If you are interested, please do two things:
1. Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application indicating that you are interested in applying for a "Type 2: Office-based Data Research Analyst or Project Associate" position. Please include two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, CV, and transcripts.
2. Send an email to Florencia Detovo at fldevoto@gmail.com , copying Fatima El Kadiri at felkadiri@poverty-action.org, and jobs@poverty-action.org, following these instructions exactly:
In the subject line: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name.
Attachments: Please attach ONLY your CV.
In the email body: Copy exactly the following position line: 100612 IPAMorocco, Project Associate, Enterprise Support - Morocco
Please do not include any text besides the position line(s) in the body of the e-mail. Adding extra text will interfere with the processing of your application.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Country Director Job Vacancy at IPA Zambia
Job Title:Country Director (Zambia)
Africa/Middle East
IPA is looking for a Country Director to manage operations in Zambia. IPA Country Directors help IPA grow by initiating new partnerships and projects in their countries. We arecurrently expanding projects in IPA Zambia, particularly with the Ministry of Health, with significant opportunity for research with large policy impact. This provides a unique opportunity to be closely involved in cutting-edge research and to work with top academics. Country directors oversee project evaluations and manage IPA staff. Country Directors also play a key role in disseminating our results to local practitioners and policy makers, as well as in building local research capacity. The position therefore provides the opportunity toboth spend significant time on the field, but also to interact with key players in development organizations, donors, academia, and governments. The position will start in summer 2012.
Current research projects in Zambia draw on behavioral economics and sociology in their designs, and include research on the optimal way to distribute health products, understanding male preferences in family planning choices, and technology adoption in both health and agriculture.
Job Description:
The Country Director manages the research activities of the IPA Zambia office in the following ways:
Initiate and manage the development of new research proposals including both the technical design as well as identifying and applying for funding support.
Contribute to research design of projects, with particular emphasis on tailoring research to the local context. Ensure compliance with research design and communicate closely with PIs.
Manage relationships with current and potential IPA partner organizations in the implementation of interventions whose effect we are researching.
Disseminate results via local and international presentations, reports, and publications.
Manage a team of Project Associates/Coordinators, whose responsibilities include project design and implementation, data collection, data management and analysis, and reports.
Liaise with US-based and local Principal Investigators and IPA headquarters.
Oversee basic administrative tasks related to the management of the Zambia office, oversee project budgets, ensure compliance with Zambian legal and regulatory requirements, participate in grant reporting and other financial management tasks.
Qualifications Required:
Graduate degree in international affairs, international public policy, development economics, or field related to international economic development.
Experience and ability to work with government.
Significant management experience in prior positions.
Very high level of proficiency in English. Strong oral and written communications skills.
Excellent management and organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Experience in conducting field research in developing countries, cultural sensitivity, and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies.
Experience in economics or social science research. Field experience very highly valued.
Preferred
· Experience with data management, econometrics, and advanced knowledge of Stata.
· Experience with randomized controlled trials.
· Prior experience in Africa.
Start Date: Preferred June or July, 2012
How to Apply:
If you are interested, please do two things:
1. Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application at http://apply.povertyactionlab.org/apply/login indicating that you are interested in applying for a "Type 3" position. Pleasenote: 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.
2. Send an email to jobs@poverty-action.org AND cc klevin-russell@poverty-action.org, following these instructions exactly:
In the subject line: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name.
Attachments: Please attach your resume and cover letter.
In the email body: Copy exactly the following position line: 100294 IPAZambia, Country Director
Africa/Middle East
IPA is looking for a Country Director to manage operations in Zambia. IPA Country Directors help IPA grow by initiating new partnerships and projects in their countries. We arecurrently expanding projects in IPA Zambia, particularly with the Ministry of Health, with significant opportunity for research with large policy impact. This provides a unique opportunity to be closely involved in cutting-edge research and to work with top academics. Country directors oversee project evaluations and manage IPA staff. Country Directors also play a key role in disseminating our results to local practitioners and policy makers, as well as in building local research capacity. The position therefore provides the opportunity toboth spend significant time on the field, but also to interact with key players in development organizations, donors, academia, and governments. The position will start in summer 2012.
Current research projects in Zambia draw on behavioral economics and sociology in their designs, and include research on the optimal way to distribute health products, understanding male preferences in family planning choices, and technology adoption in both health and agriculture.
Job Description:
The Country Director manages the research activities of the IPA Zambia office in the following ways:
Initiate and manage the development of new research proposals including both the technical design as well as identifying and applying for funding support.
Contribute to research design of projects, with particular emphasis on tailoring research to the local context. Ensure compliance with research design and communicate closely with PIs.
Manage relationships with current and potential IPA partner organizations in the implementation of interventions whose effect we are researching.
Disseminate results via local and international presentations, reports, and publications.
Manage a team of Project Associates/Coordinators, whose responsibilities include project design and implementation, data collection, data management and analysis, and reports.
Liaise with US-based and local Principal Investigators and IPA headquarters.
Oversee basic administrative tasks related to the management of the Zambia office, oversee project budgets, ensure compliance with Zambian legal and regulatory requirements, participate in grant reporting and other financial management tasks.
Qualifications Required:
Graduate degree in international affairs, international public policy, development economics, or field related to international economic development.
Experience and ability to work with government.
Significant management experience in prior positions.
Very high level of proficiency in English. Strong oral and written communications skills.
Excellent management and organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Experience in conducting field research in developing countries, cultural sensitivity, and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies.
Experience in economics or social science research. Field experience very highly valued.
Preferred
· Experience with data management, econometrics, and advanced knowledge of Stata.
· Experience with randomized controlled trials.
· Prior experience in Africa.
Start Date: Preferred June or July, 2012
How to Apply:
If you are interested, please do two things:
1. Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application at http://apply.povertyactionlab.org/apply/login indicating that you are interested in applying for a "Type 3" position. Pleasenote: 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.
2. Send an email to jobs@poverty-action.org AND cc klevin-russell@poverty-action.org, following these instructions exactly:
In the subject line: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name.
Attachments: Please attach your resume and cover letter.
In the email body: Copy exactly the following position line: 100294 IPAZambia, Country Director
Country Director Job Vacancy at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Job Title:Country Director (Ghana)
Africa/Middle East
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), a US based, non-profit research organization, seeks a Ghana Country Director to oversee one of its large country offices. IPA works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate what works and does not work in development and to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields, including microfinance, agriculture, education, health and governance.
The Ghana Country Director provides a unique opportunity to oversee and direct cutting-edge research and to work with academics from top universities, including University of Ghana, Harvard, Yale, Oxford, MIT and UCLA. The Ghana Country Director will oversee multiple impact evaluations that use a randomized controlled trial (RCT) approach in a range of sectors, including agriculture, rural finance and savings, small and medium size enterprises, health, education and others. The Ghana Country director will also manage a team of more than 40 local and international staff, oversee all country office operations, lead strategic planning and project development for the country office, oversee capacity building of local staff and partners, and lead the dissemination of results to local practitioners and policy makers. The position provides the opportunity to guide the research program in Ghana, spend significant time in the field, direct in-county operations and manage relationships with key players in development organizations, donors, academia, and governments. The Country Director will also contribute to IPA’s continued expansion by initiating new partnerships and projects in Ghana.
The position requires close interaction with academic researchers, donors, local government agencies, and other NGOs. The Ghana Country Director also provides ongoing oversight of all project and office operations, including finance and human resource systems, data collection, in-house data entry, and a short-term staff payroll of up to 250 individuals at any given time.
Description:
The Ghana Country Director will oversee the research activities of the IPA Ghana field office in the following ways:
Develop and implement a country office vision and strategic plan, in line with IPA’s mission.
Identify priority research questions and key concerns for policy makers and initiate and manage the development of corresponding new research proposals
Develop new relationships in order for the country office to maximize its impact
Lead and initiate project development with local researchers, funders and partner organizations
Ensure that country office structures can be supported by incoming revenue
Disseminate results via local and international presentations, reports, and publications to encourage scale up of successful projects
Manage external relations
Represent IPA in Ghana in to national and local government agencies and partner organizations. Manage relationships with current and potential IPA Ghana partner organizations
Oversee capacity building of local development partners in evidence-based policy making and rigorous impact evaluations
Oversee targeted dissemination, encourage scale up of successful projects
Manage relationships with and provide services to Principal Investigators
Oversee and initiate high-quality research
Liaise with US-based and local Principal Investigators and IPA headquarters to educate them on services provided by IPA Ghana and roles and responsibilities
Oversee project design during the proposal stage to ensure evaluations meet IPA standards
Ensure that IPA research is implemented according to IPA’s quality standards and Principal Investigator direction
Oversee data collection and data entry operations for all studies and ensure projects meet IPA’s research protocols
Build systems and structures to build staff capacity and ensure overall data quality
Work to incorporate best practices and lessons learned in research and operations by other IPA offices and research affiliates
Ensure sound operation of the IPA Ghana office
Oversee and manage a team of Project Managers, Associates and Coordinators, whose responsibilities include project design and implementation, data collection, data management and analysis, and reports. Manages in-house data entry team, with Senior Management within IPA Ghana
Oversee and manage human resource, IT, finance and other support staff with Senior Management within IPA Ghana
Coordinate office and country-wide meetings and trainings
Oversee office administration, including human resources, information technology, project budgets and accounting
Oversee hiring of long term IPA Ghana staff
Oversee finances for the IPA Ghana office
Ensure proper compliance with financial procedures, approve expenditures, make accurate projections and ensure overall compliance
Mitigate and manage risks
Take steps to mitigate risk and to safeguard the organization’s reputation
Overseeprocurement, safety, billing and security and ensure organizational legal compliance
Desired Qualifications and Experience
Graduate degree in international affairs, international public policy, development economics, or field related to international economic development
5 years of management experience
Passion for connecting rigorous research to policymakers and practitioners and communicating what works and what does not work in development
Ability to lead a large and complex country office and oversee rigorous impact evaluations
Excellent management and organizational skills and ability to work independently
Experience developing projects, and knowledge of human resource and financial management
Commitment to leading a team of diverse individuals, and building staff capacity
Experience living and working in Africa is required; experience in Ghana or West Africa preferred
High proficiency in English; strong oral and written communications skills
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player
Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with randomized controlled trials
We are looking for a commitment period of at least three years for this position.
Start Date:May/June 2012
How to Apply:
If you are interested, please do two things:
1. Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application at http://apply.povertyactionlab.org/apply/login indicating that you are interested in applying for a "Type 3" position. 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.
2. Send an email to jobs-hr@poverty-action.org, copying jobs@poverty-action.org, following these instructions exactly:
In the subject line: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name.
Attachments: Please attach your resume and cover letter.
In the email body: Copy exactly the following position line: 100615 IPAGhana, Country Director
Africa/Middle East
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), a US based, non-profit research organization, seeks a Ghana Country Director to oversee one of its large country offices. IPA works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate what works and does not work in development and to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields, including microfinance, agriculture, education, health and governance.
The Ghana Country Director provides a unique opportunity to oversee and direct cutting-edge research and to work with academics from top universities, including University of Ghana, Harvard, Yale, Oxford, MIT and UCLA. The Ghana Country Director will oversee multiple impact evaluations that use a randomized controlled trial (RCT) approach in a range of sectors, including agriculture, rural finance and savings, small and medium size enterprises, health, education and others. The Ghana Country director will also manage a team of more than 40 local and international staff, oversee all country office operations, lead strategic planning and project development for the country office, oversee capacity building of local staff and partners, and lead the dissemination of results to local practitioners and policy makers. The position provides the opportunity to guide the research program in Ghana, spend significant time in the field, direct in-county operations and manage relationships with key players in development organizations, donors, academia, and governments. The Country Director will also contribute to IPA’s continued expansion by initiating new partnerships and projects in Ghana.
The position requires close interaction with academic researchers, donors, local government agencies, and other NGOs. The Ghana Country Director also provides ongoing oversight of all project and office operations, including finance and human resource systems, data collection, in-house data entry, and a short-term staff payroll of up to 250 individuals at any given time.
Description:
The Ghana Country Director will oversee the research activities of the IPA Ghana field office in the following ways:
Develop and implement a country office vision and strategic plan, in line with IPA’s mission.
Identify priority research questions and key concerns for policy makers and initiate and manage the development of corresponding new research proposals
Develop new relationships in order for the country office to maximize its impact
Lead and initiate project development with local researchers, funders and partner organizations
Ensure that country office structures can be supported by incoming revenue
Disseminate results via local and international presentations, reports, and publications to encourage scale up of successful projects
Manage external relations
Represent IPA in Ghana in to national and local government agencies and partner organizations. Manage relationships with current and potential IPA Ghana partner organizations
Oversee capacity building of local development partners in evidence-based policy making and rigorous impact evaluations
Oversee targeted dissemination, encourage scale up of successful projects
Manage relationships with and provide services to Principal Investigators
Oversee and initiate high-quality research
Liaise with US-based and local Principal Investigators and IPA headquarters to educate them on services provided by IPA Ghana and roles and responsibilities
Oversee project design during the proposal stage to ensure evaluations meet IPA standards
Ensure that IPA research is implemented according to IPA’s quality standards and Principal Investigator direction
Oversee data collection and data entry operations for all studies and ensure projects meet IPA’s research protocols
Build systems and structures to build staff capacity and ensure overall data quality
Work to incorporate best practices and lessons learned in research and operations by other IPA offices and research affiliates
Ensure sound operation of the IPA Ghana office
Oversee and manage a team of Project Managers, Associates and Coordinators, whose responsibilities include project design and implementation, data collection, data management and analysis, and reports. Manages in-house data entry team, with Senior Management within IPA Ghana
Oversee and manage human resource, IT, finance and other support staff with Senior Management within IPA Ghana
Coordinate office and country-wide meetings and trainings
Oversee office administration, including human resources, information technology, project budgets and accounting
Oversee hiring of long term IPA Ghana staff
Oversee finances for the IPA Ghana office
Ensure proper compliance with financial procedures, approve expenditures, make accurate projections and ensure overall compliance
Mitigate and manage risks
Take steps to mitigate risk and to safeguard the organization’s reputation
Overseeprocurement, safety, billing and security and ensure organizational legal compliance
Desired Qualifications and Experience
Graduate degree in international affairs, international public policy, development economics, or field related to international economic development
5 years of management experience
Passion for connecting rigorous research to policymakers and practitioners and communicating what works and what does not work in development
Ability to lead a large and complex country office and oversee rigorous impact evaluations
Excellent management and organizational skills and ability to work independently
Experience developing projects, and knowledge of human resource and financial management
Commitment to leading a team of diverse individuals, and building staff capacity
Experience living and working in Africa is required; experience in Ghana or West Africa preferred
High proficiency in English; strong oral and written communications skills
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player
Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with randomized controlled trials
We are looking for a commitment period of at least three years for this position.
Start Date:May/June 2012
How to Apply:
If you are interested, please do two things:
1. Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application at http://apply.povertyactionlab.org/apply/login indicating that you are interested in applying for a "Type 3" position. 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.
2. Send an email to jobs-hr@poverty-action.org, copying jobs@poverty-action.org, following these instructions exactly:
In the subject line: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name.
Attachments: Please attach your resume and cover letter.
In the email body: Copy exactly the following position line: 100615 IPAGhana, Country Director
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