Nafasi Ya Kazi :- Program Associate, Peace & Recovery At Innovations For Poverty Action January 2025

Job type: Full-time

Position 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 Associate supports P&R displacement and humanitarian portfolios.

Responsibilities

Project development P&R’s displacement and humanitarian portfolios 50%

• Mapping stakeholders in P&R’s priority project development sectors
• Liaising with implementers and researchers working on displacement and humanitarian issues
• Liaising with IPA Country Offices, researchers, and implementing organizations in order to support them in project development efforts related to displacement and

humanitarianism

• Identifying specific interventions to evaluate, and matching these programs with researchers willing to evaluate them
• Prospecting potential donors for new projects and initiatives
• Mapping stakeholders in P&R’s priority project development sectors

Communications and policy outreach 35%

• Drafting project summaries, blogs, and policy briefs, of funded projects on displacement and humanitarian issues, and liaising with research teams for approval
• Synthesizing existing impact evaluation research related to displacement and humanitarianism, translating it into clear policy takeaways
• Working with grantees to share intermediary (e.g. baseline results) and final findings with partners for learning and decision-making
• Coordinating evidence dissemination workshops and events with practitioners and researchers, especially in countries where we have a presence and where research has been conducted
• Drafting case studies on evidence use by partners
• Supporting the policy work of IPA Country Offices related to the topic
• Managing other communications and dissemination opportunities as required

General program administration 15%

• Tracking key displacement and humanitarian contacts
• Supporting the streamlining of P&R’s processes and procedures
• Contributing to the implementation of IPA’s diversity, equality, and inclusion strategy, including tracking P&R’s progress against organizational metrics

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, political science, public policy, or related disciplines
• At least 3 years of work or internship experience in research, international development, program administration, or a related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of topics related to displacement and humanitarianism
• Attention to operational and research detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively and clearly with internal and external stakeholders using cogent, precise, non-technical language
• 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

Preferred

• Knowledge of topics related to peace and recovery and/or impact evaluation methodologies
• Experience developing research projects in related sectors
• Proficiency in Excel and CRM software like Salesforce
• Proficiency in Spanish or French is a plus

Reports to

Senior Program Associate, Peace & Recovery

Deadline to Apply

March 9, 2025

Location

Colombia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]. Please note that only qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring manager

Remote work opportunities

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