Graduate Trainee
Position Summary
The graduate internship is part of IPA’s Africa graduate trainee program which seeks to build a pipeline of researchers within IPA sector programs such as Health, Agriculture, Education, Financial Inclusion, Governance, Peace and Recovery, Small and Medium Enterprises or Social Protection), and is open to students who are interested in developing further in a research track career. The graduate trainee under the overall guidance of the Country Director in Kenya and directly reporting to the Research Manager, will undertake differen t tasks in the ACCHV project that will equip him/her with skills in evidence -based research to contribute to the production of research publications and to turn evidence into better programs and policies for the poor.
Responsibilities
60%
• Liaise with the Principal Investigators and Research Manager in the design of survey questionnaires.
• Work with the data manager to program survey tools using
SurveyCTO, high-frequency checks and data flows.
• Develop data collection and data quality assurance protocols.
• Plan and supervise survey implementation, quality assurance, data cleaning, data analysis and other activities related to rigorous impact evaluation implementation.
40%
• Assist in managing relationships with donors, partners organizations and lead researchers.
• Assist the lead researcher in data analysis and in writing the final paper.
20%
• Attend the weekly PI calls for the project and contribute accordingly.
• Attend the monthly PI meeting and keep the PI and Research Manager apprised of their professional development on the project.
Qualifications
Required
• Have an interest in one of IPA’s sector program areas. Knowledge and experience in health is required on this project
• Driving Results: Applies required technical knowledge and skills to achieve expected outputs
• Be enrolled/holder of a doctorate or master's degree in the fields of economics, social sciences, public policy or a related field. (A PhD candidate is preferred for this project)
Preferred
• Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills
Reports to
Research Manager
Deadline to Apply
Dec 24, 2024
Contract Duration
6 months
Location
Busia, Kenya
Application Instructions
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 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 900 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.
IPA's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
As an organization, IPA is dedicated to improving the lives of the world's most vulnerable populations through evidence and policy. We also recognize how important it is for our staff to reflect the diversity of the places where we work and the communities we work with. As such, IPA is committed to hiring from a diverse pool of candidates, from a range of backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, and perspectives. We know that this makes our work stronger and more responsive to the challenges faced by those we work with and for and we encourage people from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Click here to learn more about IPA’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Innovations for Poverty Action is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. 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 jobs@poverty-action.org or via phone at 1-202-386-6200. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by the specified position. 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 jobs@poverty-action.org. Please note that only qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring manager