Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), is an international non-profit research organization. Based in New Haven, CT, with offices in Washington, D.C. and worldwide, IPA works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate “what works” in development and to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields, including health, education, microfinance, governance and agriculture.

Position Summary

Innovations for Poverty Action seeks qualified applicants for the position of Project Coordinator for multiple projects in Ghana. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research.

Project Coordinators work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: overseeing several research associates and their projects, 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, coordinating with local partners running the programs being evaluated, and supporting outreach to policymakers in country.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelor's or Master's degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, or related fields.
•   Training in development economics.
•   Prior work or volunteer experience in development in developing countries a plus.
•   Experience living and conducting field research in a developing country is a strong plus.
•   Several years of relevant work experience.
•   Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills.
•   The ability to present positions and to negotiate with senior officials.
•   Fluency and excellent communication skills in English.
•   Flexibility, self-motivation, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently as a team player.
•   Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations.
•   Knowledge of Stata (strongly preferred), SAS, or other data analysis software.
•   Familiarity with randomized controlled trials.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please follow the application instructions below.  Any applications or CVs submitted outside this process will not be considered.  Note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

1) Send an email to info-ghana@poverty-action.org and cc jobs@poverty-action.org, following these instructions exactly:

•   In the email body: Copy exactly the following position line: 100539 IPAGhana, Project Coordinator
•   Attachments: Please attach ONLY your CV and cover letter.
•   In the subject line: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name.

Closing Date: 31 July, 2013

Please do not include any text besides your name in the body of the e-mail. Adding extra text will interfere with the processing of your application

2) Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application indicating that you are interested in applying for a "Type 3: Research Manager or Project Coordinator" position. Please include two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, CV, and transcripts.

IPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer

All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.