Innovations for Poverty
Action (IPA)
Position: Research Associate - GIZ SOGA Project
Location: Nairobi
Eligibility: Position open to local Kenyan hires only
About Innovations for Poverty Action: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit research organization that creates and evaluates approaches to solving development problems.
IPA disseminates the results of its evaluations to policymakers,
practitioners, investors and donors around the world.About Innovations for Poverty Action: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit research organization that creates and evaluates approaches to solving development problems.
About the project: IPA seeks qualified applicants for the position of Research
Associate for the GIZ SOGA project.
The project is partnered with
GIZ and its SOGA program to construct and carry out an evaluation of its
initiative which aims to prepare and qualify the local population for labor
demands through TVET institutions.
Responsibilities:
Position Summary: The Research Associate will oversee the primary activities of
the project under the supervision of a Research Manager.
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Manage multiple
project data collection activities, including baseline, midline, and
endline surveys;
- Assist in
development and piloting of survey instruments;
- Assist in
design of forms for electronic data collection (using SurveyCTO) and
manage survey data;
- Train and
manage teams to conduct surveys;
- Ensure all
aspects of data quality and assist with data cleaning;
- Manage
logistics for project activities;
- Manage project
budget, including tracking project expenses and adherence to the project
budget;
- Work closely
with project partners;
- Other duties as
assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s
degree in economics, social science, or related field.
- Excellent
management and organizational skills.
- Strong
quantitative skills.
- Outstanding
interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in English
is required.
- Must be
flexible, self-motivating and able to work independently, detail-oriented,
able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player.
Desired Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
in economics, public policy, social sciences, or public health.
- Experience
hiring, training, mentoring, and managing staff; experience managing
multiple teams simultaneously and prioritizing projects preferred.
- Logistics and
coordination experience preferred.
- Familiarity
with randomized controlled trials is a strong plus.
- Familiarity
with database management is a plus, but not required.
- Familiarity
with statistical software (Stata or other) is a plus, but not required.
Start Date: November, 2016
To Apply:
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Deadline to Apply: 23rd October, 2016
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of the work being performed by the Research Associate-GIZ SOGA
Project. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to
amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant.
Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA.