IPA Regional Technical Coordinator/Manager Jobs in Uganda
IPA Regional Technical Coordinator/Manager Jobs in Uganda
The Regional Technical Manager is an expert in survey programming, data management, and data analysis, whose primary objective is delivering high quality technical products across projects and countries in the East Africa region.
The Regional Technical Manager will also supervise, and build the capacity of, a Uganda-based team of regional technical specialists.
This position is part of a global network reporting to IPA’s Global Research and Data Support (GRDS) team based in New York City. The Regional Technical Manager’s role will include, but not be limited to, the following activities:
Responsibilities
The Regional Technical Manager will work directly with research project teams to code high-quality technical deliverables, such as complex digital surveys, data flow and data quality control systems, advanced statistical analysis, or technical reports.
The Regional Technical Specialist will work mainly in SurveyCTO and Stata.
The Regional Technical Manager will oversee a small team of regional technical specialists based in Kenya.
This will include day-to-day management, as well as code reviews, troubleshooting support, and capacity building.
The Regional Technical Manager will work with the Global Research & Data Support network on technical resource development.
This might include piloting or debugging new technical tools (such as Stata-based data analysis tools), writing documentation, networking with other regional technical teams, or even developing new technical tools for regional and global research staff.
The Regional Technical Manager may be asked to troubleshoot technical products, write documentation, assist with strategic projects and initiatives, or perform any related duties assigned by the Associate Director.
Qualifications
Undergraduate (or above) degree in economics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or related fields
Three or more years of relevant work experience, such as programming complex surveys, performing advanced statistical analysis, or managing a highly technical monitoring
and evaluation project
Demonstrated advanced experience with data collection platforms and technologies (ODK/SurveyCTO strongly preferred)
Demonstrated advanced statistical programming and data management skills (Stata strongly preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience living or working in East Africa
Experience supervising field or technical teams
Experience conducting field research in developing countries
Experience training staff or developing training content
Experience working with GIS data / maps
Experience working with academic researchers, especially economists
Travel requirements
Note that this position requires willingness to travel regionally throughout East Africa (and potentially internationally) up to 40% of the time.
You can see a list of IPA’s worldwide offices at https://www.poverty-action.org/research.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 13th July 2019
Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application. After completing a brief registration, choose the Research job category, then select “Regional Technical Coordinator/Manager, Uganda”.
Most applications for research positions require you to include at minimum two letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose (cover letter), CV, and transcripts.
Note that you are able to submit your application before your references complete their recommendation letters; however, you must include their contact information before submitting your application.
Given the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
For more information and job application details, see; IPA Regional Technical Coordinator/Manager Jobs in Uganda
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