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TEMPORARY RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, CYCLING TO SCHOOL PROJECT |
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Posted 2018-09-13 04:27:41
IPA
Temporary Research Associate, Cycling to
School Project
The Research Associate will perform a variety of tasks
including, but not limited to:
§ Work
closely with the World Bicycle Relief, our implementation partner, throughout
implementation of the study.
§ Manage,
coordinate and train a large field team, distributed remotely and working
concurrently in multiple areas.
§ Design
and supervise logistics for field activities.
§ Ensure
that all data quality protocols are followed, including auditing enumerators
and performing daily checks of incoming data; identifying and correcting any
concerns to ensure the data is of the highest quality.
§ Manage
data, from collection of raw digital and paper-based to delivery of a final,
cleaned dataset.
§ Manage
the budget, including tracking all expenses to ensure costs are within project
funds.
§ Produce
regular, timely progress reports.
§ Coordinate
with partners to ensure interests are aligned and accounted for;
participate in and present the study at meetings with key stakeholders.
§ Assist
in writing of project reports and policy memos, and liaise with key Government
and education stakeholders.
§ Report
issues arising in the field to researchers and line manager.
We are looking for a commitment period of 3-4 months,
beginning as soon as possible.
§ Applications
will be interviewed on a rolling basis. Only short-listed applicants will be
contacted.
Qualifications
§ A
Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree (preferred) in economics, public policy,
international development, public health or related fields.
§ Strong
interpersonal and communication skills
§ Excellent
project management and organizational skills and strong quantitative skills.
§ Knowledge
of Stata; programming and other technical knowledge a strong plus.
§ Must
be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
§ Demonstrated
ability to work independently, lead staff efficiently to achieve project goals
within the parameters of instructions given and standard accepted practices.
§ Flexible,
self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and a team player.
Desired Qualifications
§ Experience
working (preferably in a research-related capacity) in developing countries, or
carrying out fieldwork in developing countries.
§ Familiarity
with randomized controlled trials
Application Instructions
Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application. After completing a
brief registration, choose the Research job category, then select “Temporary
Research Associate, Cycling to School Projectâ€. Most applications for
research positions require you to include at minimum two letters of
recommendation, a statement of purpose (cover letter), CV, and transcripts.
Note that you are able to submit your application before
your references complete their recommendation letters; however, you must
include their contact information before submitting your application.
Given the volume of applications received, only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for an interview.
About IPA
Innovations
for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit that discovers and
promotes effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA brings together
researchers and decision-makers to design, rigorously evaluate, and refine
these solutions and their applications, ensuring that the evidence created is
used to improve the lives of the world’s poor. In recent decades,
trillions of dollars have been spent on programs designed to reduce global
poverty, but clear evidence on which programs succeed is rare, and when
evidence does exist, decision-makers often do not know about it. IPA exists to
bring together leading researchers and these decision-makers to ensure that the
evidence we create leads to tangible impact on the world. Since its founding in
2002, IPA has worked with over 575 leading academics to conduct over 650
evaluations in 51 countries. This research has informed hundreds of successful
programs that now impact millions of individuals worldwide.
To apply
for this job please visit www.poverty-action.org.