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

IPA seeks an Evaluation Coordinator who will assist with implementation and evaluation of projects. This position will require extensive travel within and across regions.

The Evaluation Coordinator will work closely with researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to;

•   Plan and design projects ;
•   Create budgets;
•   Manage field staff;
•   Oversee and monitor data collection and survey field work including planning, logistics, hiring, and training;
•   Conduct qualitative research;
•   Run pilot exercises;
•   Refine study design and survey instruments;
•   Clean data and assist in preliminary analysis;
•   Assist in the writing of project reports and policy memos;
•   Coordinate with local partners running the programs being evaluated.

The commitment sought for this position is a minimum of two years.

Qualification Required & Experience

IPA is seeking candidates who meet the following requirements:

•   BA, BSc. or Masters in development economics, or field related to international economic development.
•   At least two years of project management experience. Extensive experience supervising, designing and implementing data collection and/or field work activities, and managing teams of field workers, is preferred.
•   Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies.
•   Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
•   Strong oral and written communications skills in English.

Experience in data management, econometrics, and programming in STATA or SPSS preferred

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit your complete CV and cover letter by email to: jobs-ghana@poverty-action.org, using the subject line: IPA Ghana Evaluation Coordinator 2013:  Firstname Lastname,

Closing Date: 31 July, 2013

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