Company Profile

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-governmental policy and research organization dedicated to discovering and advancing what works to improve the lives of people living in poverty. Combining technical rigor, immediate policy interest, and a solid grounding in the needs of the poor, IPA’s work helps practitioners better allocate their resources and improve their operations. IPA has been fully registered and working in Ghana since 2009.

Job Description

• Location: Accra/Tamale, Ghana
• Length of Commitment: 1 year (renewable)
• Desired start date: 1st March 2025
• Deadline to apply: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis

About The Role
The RESEARCH ASSOCIATE will report to the Associate Research Manager and will assist the Principal Investigators in the design of survey instruments, coordinate surveyor training and surveying activities, be responsible for the collection of high-quality data, perform data management duties, and ensure compliance to research ethics. The RESEARCH ASSOCIATE will also manage recruitment and finances for surveying and evaluation activities.

Key Responsibilities
In particular, the RESEARCH ASSOCIATE will be responsible for the following:

• Plan, conduct and lead field research activities including training field staff, team planning and logistics, and data collection;
• Conduct pilot survey exercises, provide feedback on field operations and survey instruments, and refine and finalize survey instruments in collaboration with the Principal Investigators;
• Provide quality control during the data collection and cleaning processes, and assist in preparing preliminary analysis;
• Ensure that research data and outputs are stored in a confidential and systematic fashion;
• Assist in the preparation of research reports, briefs and other documents for management, the Principal Investigators, donors and other external parties;
• Ensure close collaboration with implementing partners and other high level stakeholders involved with the project;
• Create annual project plans;
• Manage surveyors recruitment, training, management and evaluation;
• Assist in the enforcement of all IPA Ghana human resources and security policies;
• Develop and monitor activity-specific budgets for the project;
• Work with IPA Ghana’s Finance Team to keep detailed records of all project activities and establish systems to ensure the efficient disbursement and reconciliation of project funds;

Required Skills or Experience

Skill & Experience

• A first degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics; (Master’s degree is an added advantage.)
• Experience with multiple programming languages;
• Experience working on field-based projects
• Experience programming in Survey CTO is a plus;
• Experience with STATA or other statistical software is a plus;
• Proven interest in and quick to learn new software and data management programmes;
• Experience collecting data or working with a survey firm, is a plus;
• Ability to consistently follow protocol and instructions;
• Excellent management, communication and organizational skills;
• Experience working in an international NGO is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package (depends on experience)
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.