Deadline: Ongoing
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Research Manager in Lusaka, Zambia.
The Research Manager will manage a portfolio of up to five projects.
IPA is a research and policy non-profit that discovers and promotes effective solutions to global poverty problems.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Research Manager will perform the following functions-
Keep the Country Director apprised of all developments on the projects in their portfolio, and serve as key link between the field office, project staff, and Principal Investigators.
Ensure project adherence in the field to general research design, sample selection, data management and analysis, and overall project management.
Oversee project financial management, including creation and monitoring of project budgets, and ensure smooth integration of projects into IPA financial systems.
Work with field office staff to ensure sound human resource and operational management of projects.
Ensure that project deliverables, such as reports and financial statements, are submitted to donors and partners on time.
Lead training on data management and general project management for new/incoming project research staff.
Promote inter-project best practices and take a lead in sharing best practices with projects through formal and informal training opportunities.
Be the point of contact for data management and analysis support for project staff by serving as the link between projects and IPA headquarters.
Attend meetings and build partner relations with local government officials and partners to ensure success of both project specific and key IPA programmatic activities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
Master’s degree in related field, such as development economics, public policy, public health, or education policy.
Two years of research or project management experience.
Strong budgeting and financial management skills; experience with writing donor reports and grant proposals.
Experience supervising data collection, teams of field workers, survey design and implementation and data management. Background in randomized control trials is strongly preferred.
Flexibility and proactive work ethic with a demonstrated interest in the vision and mission of IPA.
Strong written and oral communication skills and complete fluency in English is required.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit IPA.
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