Post:Project Coordinator, Accra, Ghana
Organization:Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
CountryGhana
Location:Accra, Ghana
Reports to: Country Director
Reports to: Country Director
Desired Start Date and Duration: ASAP Preferred; 2 year commitment period is required, 3 years is preferred.
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.
Position Summary:
Innovations for Poverty Action seeks qualified applicants for the position of Project Coordinator in Ghana for a project evaluating the USAID Feed the Future (FTF) project Resiliency in Northern Ghana (RING). The goal of RING is to improve the livelihoods and nutritional status of households in Northern Ghana, via three program components: 1) Livelihoods: increasing dietary diversity and consumption of foods rich in micronutrients, especially among women and children by increasing diversification of agricultural incomes, access to financial services and access to storage to help smooth consumption; 2) Nutrition: improving behaviors related to nutrition and hygiene of women and young children; and 3) Governance: strengthening the capacity of District Assemblies and local government structures to address the ongoing needs of vulnerable households. The Principal Investigators for this project are Daniel Gilligan and Melissa Hidrobo from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
Project Coordinators work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety 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:
- Master's degree in economics, 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.
Application Instructions:
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.
1) Send an email to and cc , following these instructions exactly:
In the email body: Copy exactly the following position line: 101032 IPAGhana, Project Coordinator-RING
Attachments: Please attach ONLY your CV and cover letter.
In the subject line: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name.
Please do not include any text besides your name in the body of the e-mail. Adding extra text will interfere with the processing of your application
2) Complete the J-PAL/IPA indicating that you are interested in applying for a "Type 3: Research Manager or Project Coordinator" position. Please include two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, CV, and transcripts.
IPA is an Equal Opportunity 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.
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 .
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by the Project Coordinator. 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 prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to .
Closing Date: Friday, 15 November 2013
How to Apply
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1382301292310
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