Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a United States based non-profit organization which is dedicated to creating, evaluating and replicating innovative approaches to solving real-world problems faced by the poor in developing countries. IPA specializes in using Randomized Control Trials (RCTs) to evaluate the impact of development programs.

Job Summary

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of field agents to work on the Incentives to Save for Habit Formation project (ITS).

The ‘field agent’ shall work on the study “Incentives to Save for Habit Formation” run by IPA. In particular the field agent will;

•   Administer and monitor interviews to research participants chosen by the IPA Project Manager, and/ or Evaluation Coordinator or as directed by them;
•   Be willing to work as an agent of a mobile money service in the Aboabo market
•   Should be able to make financial calculations and also translate  any amount of Ghana Cedis into Dagbani
•   Assist participants in making cash deposits and withdrawals
•   Perform the duties detailed in the field agents checklist;
•   Adhere to all IPA survey and data protocols;
•   Perform other Duties related to the project that may be assigned to him/her.
•   Be responsible for maintaining good relations with IPA, its employees, partner organizations and project participants.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The applicant must have HND, first degree or equivalent from a reputable institution with at least one year field/data collection experience
•   Should be familiar with computer assisted interviews or keen to learn
•   Must have practical knowledge of MS word, MS excel, MS PowerPoint, Email and Internet
•   Should be fluent and proficient  in  both English and Dagbani

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified applicants who meet the requirements should complete the online application form using the link below.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 01 November, 2013

Females are particularly encouraged to apply.