Job Summary

The Peace and Recovery Program (P&R) aims to improve outcomes for conflict- and crisis-affected populations by building the evidence base and informing policy on reducing violence and fragility, promoting peace, and preventing, managing, and recovering from crises. The program does this through research project development, supporting projects through competitive research funds, providing technical assistance to research projects, disseminating results, and equipping policymakers and practitioners to use emerging evidence. The Program Coordinator supports P&R's administrative coordination and communications, with opportunities for growth within the program.

Responsibilities

Supporting the administration of P&R’s competitive research funds

• Updating call for proposal materials
• Answering inquiries about grant application requirements
• Liaising with IPA’s grants team on grant setup and contract signature
• Supporting the tracking of ongoing research projects funded through the Displaced Livelihoods Initiative or the Peace & Recovery Initiative
• Setting up consultant agreements and processing payment requests
• Supporting grantee communications (kick-off calls, deliverable reminders, emails, etc.) 

Creating communications materials and event planning 

• Drafting project summaries of funded projects on crime, violence, peace, conflict, and displacement, and liaising with research teams for approval
• Drafting social media posts, blogs, presentations, policy briefs, and bespoke evidence summaries for policymakers and practitioners
• Planning webinars and events to disseminate new research results
• Keeping P&R’s web presence up to date

Assisting with project development, fundraising, and donor reporting 

• Prospecting potential donors for new projects and initiatives
• Mapping stakeholders in P&R’s priority project development sectors
• Supporting grant reporting to P&R’s donors 

General program administration 

• Supporting financial administration of the program (cost transfers, payment requests, invoicing, etc.)
• Supporting the streamlining of P&R’s processes and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, political science, public policy, or related disciplines
• 0-2 years of work or internship experience in research, international development, administration, or a related field
• Attention to operational and research detail, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively and clearly with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to present information in a structured and insightful way, both in writing and orally
• Flexibility, self-motivation, willingness to learn, and a team-oriented attitude
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Knowledge of topics related to peace and recovery and/or impact evaluation methodologies (preferred)
• Proficiency in Excel and CRM software like Salesforce (preferred)
• Professional working proficiency in another language (preferred) 
• Experience conducting research (preferred)

Location

Colombia, Peru, or Mexico

Reports to

Associate Manager, Peace & Recovery

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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 the 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.