Innovations for Poverty Action NGO Jobs in Kenya
Innovations for Poverty Action NGO Research Manager Jobs in Kenya
Responsibilities Directly supervise project Research Assistants and help with transitions when new research staff come on board; maintain “institutional memory” of project activities.
Work closely with IPA Kenya Country Director and Deputy Director to advise on budgeting, discuss all developments on projects, and serve as key link between the country office, project staff, IPA’s academic partners, and NGO and private partner organizations.
Oversee project financial management, including creation and monitoring of program budgets, and ensuring smooth integration of project into IPA financial systems.
Ensure project adherence to general research design, sample selection, data management and analysis, and provide overall project management.
Lead staff trainings on data management and general project management for new/incoming research staff. Promote inter-project best practices and take a lead in sharing best practices and maintaining institutional knowledge throughout the organization.
Manage select relationships with local government officials and partners to ensure success of programmatic activities and to communicate about IPA’s work and findings around the world.
Coordination with Country Director and researchers to develop new projects.
Support IPA Kenya’s policy outreach activities the dissemination of results to academic and non-academic audiences by presenting IPA’s work at national and regional events.
Qualifications
At least 3 years of project management experience.
Extensive experience supervising data collection, teams of field workers, and survey design and implementation.
Masters in development economics, or a field related to international development. Undergraduates with substantial field experience will also be considered.
Previous work experience in developing countries is required.
Extensive experience conducting social science or economic field research. Background in randomized control trials is strongly preferred.
Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies required.
Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
Experience with presenting research findings at public forums, including to non-research focused audiences, is preferred.
Strong written and oral communication skills and complete fluency in English is required. Swahili proficiency a plus.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 8th December, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; Innovations for Poverty Action NGO Research Manager Jobs in Kenya
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