Job Recruitment at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)

Job Recruitment at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)

POSITION: Field Manager

Company Profile

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit organization established in the United States that works to identify and promote effective solutions to worldwide poverty. IPA collaborates with decision-makers to build, rigorously analyze, and modify these solutions and applications, ensuring that the evidence generated is used to increase chances for the world’s poor.

Job Description

• Reports to the Research Associate.
• Location: Tamale, Ghana.
• Commitment Period: One Year (Renewable)
• Desired Start Date: As soon as possible
• Deadline to Apply: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

IPA is looking for a Field Manager(s) to oversee field activities for a new research project. Applications are being accepted from adequately qualified applicants for the above position.

Position Summary

The Field Manager will collaborate closely with the Research Associate and oversee the successful completion of all field-based data-gathering operations.

Responsibilities

The Field Manager will have the following responsibilities:

• Recruiting, training, and supervising field teams during surveys.
• Create training manuals for all data collection tasks.
• Managing funds and managing field expenses.
• Helping with data reconciliation and administration.
• Together with the Research Associate, we are piloting and designing instruments.
• Manage and track the survey and intervention equipment used in the field.
• Accurately assess field staff performance during recruitment, training, and data collection.
• Adhere to all IPA survey protocols, and ensure that field teams do the same.
• All problems and complaints should be reported immediately to the Research Associate.
• Immediately reply to contact from the Research Associate or other IPA staff.
• Be accountable for maintaining positive relationships with the IPA, its staff, partner organizations, and project participants.
• Lastly, Perform any additional work-related duties that may be assigned.

Required Skill or Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, social sciences, or a comparable subject.
• It is preferred that you have project management expertise, including supervising, designing, and implementing data collecting and managing large teams of enumerators/surveyors.
• Knowledge of field research is essential.
• Fluency in English, Dagbani, and any other major language at the survey sites.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Experience working for an international non-governmental organization is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and benefits package (based on experience).
• Opportunities for Professional Development and Growth

How to Apply for this Job Recruitment at Innovations for Poverty Action

To apply, please complete the online application form by clicking the link below.

Click Here to Apply Online

Closing Date: October 30, 2024

Please take note of the directions below:

• Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until appropriate individuals are identified.
• Candidates will only be considered for the roles for which they have applied. Those who seek higher positions but do not meet the qualifications will not be considered for lower-level positions.
• Only the most recent applications will be considered from candidates who submit numerous applications.
• Due to the large number of applications received by IPA, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Also, Applicants are advised to apply early.

NOTE:

It is important to keep in mind that employers receive many applications for each job posting and will only select the most qualified candidates. Furthermore, NewsNowGh does not have any influence over the decisions made by employers/recruiters. As a result, we cannot guarantee that sending applications will lead to candidates being shortlisted or selected for a particular position.

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