Innovations for Poverty Action Research Associate Jobs in Malawi

Innovations for Poverty Action Research Associate Jobs in Malawi

Summary

IPA Malawi is looking to hire a Research Associate (RA) to provide technical support to a portfolio of research projects. This dynamic role provides a unique opportunity to get exposure to all aspects of mission-driven international research and provides a high potential for growth within the team.

If you are interested in the international development and/or evidence space across programs, this role could be the right fit for you. We are looking for people who share our passion for a data-driven approach to identifying, scaling, and continuously improving programs. IPA is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with outstanding research, project management, and data analysis expertise.

Responsibilities

Below is a list of some of the general duties and responsibilities of the Research Associate, to be carried out as needed according to the determination of the Associate Research Manager.

Project preparation and planning, including piloting and scoping work or secondary research to help finalize the research design and protocols

Manage relationships with staff at the partner organization, including regular follow-ups and meetings

Ensuring all data quality protocols are followed including auditing staff and performing regular data checks on collected data

Manage all data security aspects of the project, including protection of PII from un-authorized access and use

Design forms for electronic data collection (using Survey CTO) and manage survey data

Ensure all aspects of data quality by overseeing the implementation of data quality protocols including daily quality checks and data security and sharing.

Take a lead on data cleaning, preliminary analysis (as directed by the PI and ARM) as well as other data processes on the project

Writing regular progress reports and leading project meetings to ensure deadlines

are met.

Work closely with the Associate Research Manager and Grants team in managing donor deliverables and assist with donor reporting and proposal writing for new grants.

Manage project staff hiring; prepare project staff hiring adverts, work with the HR department on screening and assist in conducting project interviews.

Maintain regular communication with the Principal Investigators, keeping them updated on the progress. And will also maintain and constantly update the project log and other documentations.

Overall finance oversight on the project including financial tracking, reporting and budget management

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, economics, statistics, public policy, or other quantitative social science disciplines

Quantitative Skills: Strong technical understanding of econometrics, psychometrics, and / or data science strongly preferred

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of statistical software such as Stata or R, and experience with data management and data cleaning

A minimum of 3 years of work experience is required. Experience managing field staff, partner liaison and relationship management in developing countries strongly preferred

Excellent management and organizational skills; ability to successfully complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines required

Communication Skills: strong oral and written communication skills in the English language required

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Innovations for Poverty Action Research Associate Jobs in Malawi

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