Innovations for Poverty Action Nigeria Recruitment 2023(3 Positions)

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Project Management, Development Economics, International Affairs, International Public Policy, or field related to international economic development.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, including 3 years in a management position; preferably experience in research and policy engagement, ideally in West Africa.
• Strong technical research skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and multiple projects
• Experience in randomized controlled trials preferred
• Experience developing research projects, experience with budgeting and project planning
• Passion for connecting rigorous research to policy makers and practitioners and communicating what works in development
• Commitment to leading a diverse team in a multicultural environment and building staff capacity
• Ability to communicate effectively across cultures with multiple stakeholders including international and local academic researchers, government officials, NGO partners, enumeration teams, and study participants.
• Experience in people and financial management, including managing funds from multiple donors preferred.
• Experience in grants and contracts management, preferably in a research setting, preferred.
• Excellent management and organizational skills and ability to work independently with proven ability to multi-task.
• Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English is required. Innovations for Poverty Action Nigeria Recruitment 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Economics, Statistics or related field or related field, preferably with a concentration in development economics, impact evaluation and/or applied micro-econometrics, and quantitative research skills are necessary;
• Technical expertise in impact evaluation and econometric analysis (proficiency in STATA is a requirement), particularly working with primary data from large-scale databases. Experience working collaboratively on a large research team is a plus;
• Superior written and oral communications skills in English are essential;
• Superior organization skills and ability to multitask effectively are essential.
• Solid understanding of challenges faced by female entrepreneurs and farmers in Africa.
• Drive for results – Able to take personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results.
• Commitment to teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries. Cooperates with team members and contributes productively to the team’s work and outputs, demonstrating respect for different points of view.
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively work with global teams across cultures, work styles, and time zones  Experience working in low or middle-income countries preferred, but not required
• Willing to undertake domestic and international travel if required. Jamb Result

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of four years of relevant professional and/or academic experience in private sector, gender and impact evaluations;
• Fieldwork experience in Sub-Saharan Africa executing impact evaluations, including survey design and implementation;
• Behavioral competencies that facilitate dialogue with country partners and country teams, including listening skills, capacity development skills, and ability to adapt advice to the local institutional realities;
• Commitment to teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and ability to influence across organizational boundaries;
• Demonstrated track record of working with economic data and analytical tools and models to conduct economic analyses and produce user-friendly written outputs; understands underlying statistical concepts.
• Knowledge, Learning and Communication – Actively seeks knowledge needed to complete assignments and shares knowledge with others, communicating and presenting information in a clear and organized manner.
• Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making – Analyzes facts and data to support sound, logical decisions regarding own and others’ work.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online