Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a U.S. non-profit organization dedicated to creating, evaluating, and replicating innovative solutions to poverty and policy problems worldwide. IPA specializes in using randomized impact evaluation to assess the effectiveness of development programs.

Job Summary

Summary:
IPA is seeking ‘Consultant Project Managers’ for immediate hire.  The duration will be 6 months starting on March 1, 2013 and ending on August 30, 2013. The Consultant Project Managers will assist with the evaluation of a national-scale education program.  The positions will be based in Accra or Tamale, with frequent travel around the country.

•  Consultant Project Managers will manage survey fieldwork for the project, including planning, logistics, hiring, training, supervising daily survey activities, and monitoring.  The Consultant Project Manager will also maintain records, including survey tracking, surveyor attendance and project expenses.  They will assist with project budgets, project design and planning, as well as manage relations with partner organizations.
•  In general, the Project Managers are responsible for maintaining high quality data collection and will report to Project Associates.  Employment will be for an initial six month period, with the possibility of an extension contingent on Consultants performance and the project being approved for continuation.

Qualification Required & Experience

The Consultant Project Manager must be able to independently manage a survey team in the field and contribute to the design and planning of research projects. IPA is seeking candidates who meet the following criteria:

•  A 4-year degree from a recognized university
•  Knowledge of research methods
•  Strong math skills
•  Takes initiative and demonstrates good judgment in the field
•  Highly personable and able to work effectively with supervisors, the survey team and representatives from partner organizations.
•  Excellent English writing skills
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and email
•  Willingness to travel extensively around the country

The following are highly desired:

•  Experience with survey data collection
•  Experience in managing large field operations
•  Experience preparing /managing trainings for large teams
•  Experience with cash, finances, and budgeting
•  Experience in program operations, planning and logistics
•  Some professional experience in or knowledge of the Ghanaian Education Sector

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit the following by email to:

jobs?ghana@poverty?action.org

Closing Date: 15 February 2013

•  CV, including contact information
•  Cover letter/Letter of Intent
•  One employment reference

All documents should be submitted as attachments, and the file names should include the name of the applicant.  The subject of the email should be ‘Consultant Project Managers’.  The documents may be submitted in MS Word or PDF format.  Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted by email or phone.