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.