Organization: Innovations
for Poverty Action (IPA)
for Poverty Action (IPA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About IPA:
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.
(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.
About ACT Health Project:
The Accountability Can
Transform Health (ACT Health) project will be jointly implemented with GOAL
Uganda. The goal of the project is to improve health outcomes in rural Uganda
by improving the delivery of health services through a novel accountability and
transparency intervention. The Principal Investigator for this project is Dan
Posner (UCLA).
Transform Health (ACT Health) project will be jointly implemented with GOAL
Uganda. The goal of the project is to improve health outcomes in rural Uganda
by improving the delivery of health services through a novel accountability and
transparency intervention. The Principal Investigator for this project is Dan
Posner (UCLA).
Job Summary: The Project Coordinator will work
closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of
tasks including, but not limited to: overseeing several other project staff,
designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot
exercise, 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, and
supporting outreach to policymakers in country..
closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of
tasks including, but not limited to: overseeing several other project staff,
designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot
exercise, 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, and
supporting outreach to policymakers in country..
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should possess a Master’s
degree in economics, political science, social sciences, public policy, or
related fields. - Training in development economics.
- Several years of relevant work
experience. - 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. - The ability to present positions and to
negotiate with senior officials. - Fluency and excellent communication
skills in English. - Flexibility, self-motivation, the
ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently as a team player. - Demonstrated ability to manage
high-level relationships with partner organizations. - Knowledge of Stata (strongly
preferred), SAS, or other data analysis software. - Familiarity with randomized controlled
trials.
How to Apply:
Please follow the application
instructions below. Any applications or CVs submitted outside this
process will not be considered. Note, only short-listed candidates will
be contacted for an interview. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
instructions below. Any applications or CVs submitted outside this
process will not be considered. Note, only short-listed candidates will
be contacted for an interview. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application.
Please select the position(s) you are interested in applying for on the ‘Submit
Application’ page. 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.
Please select the position(s) you are interested in applying for on the ‘Submit
Application’ page. 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.
IPA is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.
Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.
All persons shall have the
opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race,
color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status,
age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race,
color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status,
age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
IPA will endeavor to make a
reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the
accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to
participate in an interview, please contact us at [email protected].
reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the
accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to
participate in an interview, please contact us at [email protected].
Deadline:
15th February, 2014
15th February, 2014
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