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 is seeking applications from qualified and committed applicants to work as INTERVIEWERS, EDITORS and AUDITORS in an upcoming survey. Employment will be short-term and paid at a daily rate. Successful applicants must be available from February through May 2013.

• Interviewers will administer interviews to research participants chosen by the IPA. Auditors will audit interviews and make sure all protocols are followed. Editors will edit administered questionnaires.

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants should have the following:

• A minimum of an HND, preferably in social sciences or statistics
• Previous survey experience, preferably in field interviews, survey audits and questionnaire editing.
• Good knowledge in computer software applications, preferably, MS word and MS excel
• Previous work experience in and familiarity with the Brong Ahafo, Ashanti, Eastern, Central and Western and Greater Accra regions.
• Fluency in Twi
• Applicants should be trustworthy, hardworking and reliable.

Location: Brong Ahafo, Ashanti, Eastern, Central and Western and Greater Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants must email their CV and cover letter to:

jobs-ghana@poverty-action.org   copying:   ghanayouthsurvey@gmail.com

Closing Date: 31 January 2013

• The CV should highlight the required skills and experience
• The CV should include a contact phone number
• The subject line for all emailed applications must read:

GYS: Surveyor application:
All documents should be submitted as attachments, and the file names should include the name of the applicant (last name, first name). The documents may be submitted in MS Word or PDF format. Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted by phone.