Communications Assistant
Position Summary
The Communications Assistant will contribute to the promotion and communications of Innovation for Poverty Action's (IPA) Country Office in Peru. They will participate in the coordination of events, presentations, digital content, and social media, among other tasks. The ideal candidate should be proactive, able to learn quickly, and have a strong desire to work in a dynamic, multicultural, and team-oriented environment. The Communications Assistant will closely collaborate with IPA’s Global Communications team to apply the organizational-wide guidelines in the Peru Country Office.
Responsibilities
Organize the Peru Country Office's Communication Strategy:
- Support in adapting IPA Global’s communications protocol to the Peru office
- Support in conceptualizing the office’s communication and outreach strategy.
Manage the Social Media Strategy:
- Management of IPA Peru’s local social media accounts through the creation and publication of content relevant to audiences in the country and the region
- Support in monitoring and analyzing social media performance to increase the reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns.
Event Support:
- Support in planning, executing, and documenting events (coordination with partners, photo and video documentation).
Qualifications
Required:
- Degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field, with at least one year of relevant work experience
- Genuine interest in working with nonprofit or socially driven organizations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English (advanced level)
- Strong photography skills and familiarity with audiovisual production
- Proficiency in office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- High attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and a proactive attitude
- Basic knowledge of social media management
- Legal authorization to work in Peru.
- English and Spanish fluency
Preferred:
- At least one year of experience working in a research organization.
Reports to
Research Manager
Location
Peru
Contract Type:
3-month Contract, with the possibility of extension.
Deadline to Apply
Sunday May 25th, 2025
Application Instructions
About IPA
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit that discovers and advances what works to improve the lives of people living in poverty. 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 people living in poverty. In recent decades, trillions of dollars have been spent on programs designed to reduce global poverty, but clear evidence of 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 a tangible impact on the world. Since its founding in 2002, IPA has worked with over 600 leading academics to conduct over 1,000 evaluations in 52 countries. This research has informed hundreds of successful programs that now impact millions of individuals worldwide.
Safeguarding at IPA
At Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), we are committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for all individuals, particularly children and vulnerable adults. As IPA adheres to strict safeguarding principles, selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards. By joining IPA, you become part of a team dedicated to ethical conduct, social responsibility, and meaningful impact in the fight against global poverty. Together, we work to create a better world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive with dignity and respect.