Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), is an international non-profit research organization. Based in New Haven, CT, with offices in Washington, D.
C. and worldwide, IPA works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate “what works” in development and to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields, including health, education, microfinance, governance and agriculture.
- Managing several other project staff
- Designing survey questionnaires
- Carrying out qualitative research
- Running pilot exercises
- Refining study design and surveying instruments
- Managing survey teams
- Checking and analyzing data
- Cleaning data and assisting in preliminary analysis
- Assisting in the writing of project reports and policy memos
- Coordinating with local partners running the programs being evaluated
- Supporting outreach to policymakers in country
- The applicant should possess a Bachelor’s degree in economics, political science, social sciences, public policy, or related fields
- Prior training in development economics
- Knowledge of Stata (strongly preferred), SAS, or other data analysis software
- Prior work or volunteer experience in development in developing countries a plus
- Experience working with local government, especially in developing countries is also a plus
- Experience living and conducting field research in a developing country is a strong plus
- Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills
- Fluency and excellent communication skills in English
- Flexibility, self-motivation, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently as a team player
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of randomized controlled trials
Note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Include two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose (cover letter), CV, and transcripts. We will consider your application even if you are unable to obtain reference letters before the deadline, but please be advised that we will be requiring them should you be invited for an interview.
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