Program Associate at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Program Associate, Strategic Impact Evaluation and Learning (SIEL)
at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
📍 Locations: Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Uganda (and others)
🗓️ Application Deadline: 15 August
🏢 About the Organization
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a global research and policy nonprofit dedicated to identifying and advancing effective solutions to poverty. Through partnerships with leading academics and policymakers, IPA ensures that evidence-based interventions improve lives at scale.
💼 Position Summary
The Program Associate, Strategic Impact Evaluation and Learning (SIEL) supports a six-year partnership involving the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), IPA, and Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL).
The role contributes to building a strong evidence base for global development programmes and strengthening the use of impact evaluations across key thematic areas: economic growth, humanitarian assistance, climate and nature, and conflict and fragility.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
1. Research Fund Coordination (40%)
- Coordinates competitive funding processes, including drafting calls for proposals and managing reviews
- Tracks grant and project progress through regular communication and deliverable reviews
- Maintains accurate project records using Salesforce
- Ensures compliance with donor reporting requirements
- Supports proposal screening for review boards
2. Project Development (30%)
- Assists in developing new research and programme proposals
- Coordinates collaboration between FCDO teams, researchers, and country offices
- Engages internal departments (grants, finance, legal, operations)
- Facilitates partnerships and project matchmaking
3. Communications and Policy (20%)
- Supports dissemination of research findings and policy materials
- Assists in organizing events, training sessions, and workshops
- Contributes to website updates and knowledge-sharing activities
4. General Program Administration (10%)
- Supports financial monitoring and administrative tasks
- Contributes to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) tracking and implementation
🎓 Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in research/project management or related areas
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in a relevant field
- Knowledge of impact evaluation methodologies
- Experience in policy writing, research summaries, or evidence synthesis
- Familiarity with Excel and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)
- Knowledge of sectors such as humanitarian aid, climate, or conflict
🌐 Language Requirement
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
💰 Compensation
- U.S.-based salary range: $53,000 – $69,000 annually
- Compensation for Africa-based roles is aligned with local market rates
📩 Application
Apply via the official portal:
Apply for Program Associate – IPA
🔒 Safeguarding Commitment
IPA maintains strict safeguarding policies and is committed to ensuring a safe, ethical, and respectful working environment. All selected candidates are expected to uphold these standards.
