IPA seeks a Research Manager to oversee a portfolio of three to five research projects in Ghana.
The Research Manager position is a unique opportunity to combine significant management experience with an involvement in cutting-edge development research. The Research Manager will join the very dynamic and passionate team of the Tamale office and will manage a portfolio of three to five research projects, each of which is staffed with a team of one or more permanent staff. At least two or three of these research projects will focus on agricultural and rural development issues, but the portfolio will also likely include projects from other sectors.
Job Description
As part of their supervisory role, the Research Manager will work closely with the various country office teams to ensure that effective support is given to projects and that projects are aligned with IPA Ghana practices. The Research Manager will also participate in IPA Ghana Management discussions and contribute to the development of new projects, policy outreach, and capacity building. This position will be based in Tamale, Ghana.
Responsibilities
The Research Manager will;
- Directly supervise project research staff, and help with transitions, on-boarding of new research staff and maintaining institutional memory of project activities;
- Work with Principle Investigators and ensure project adherence to general research design, sample selection, data management and general research protocols, and overall project management timelines;
- Keep the Country Director, and Deputy Country Director apprised of all developments on the projects within their portfolio, and serve as a key link between the field office, project staff, and Principle Investigators;
- Lead training on data management and general project management for new/incoming project research staff;
- Participate in the development of new projects, in coordination with the Country Director and the Deputy Country Director, as well as potential researchers, implementing partners, and donors;
- Promote inter-project best practices and take a lead in sharing best practices with projects through formal and informal trainings;
- Work with field office staff to ensure sound human resource and operational management of projects;
- Oversee project financial management, including creation and monitoring of project budgets, and ensuring smooth integration of projects into IPA financial systems;
- Take part in regular meetings with local government officials and other partners to ensure success of programmatic activities; and
- Support the dissemination of results via presentations and reports to academic and non-academic audiences.
Qualifications
- Masters in development economics, or a field related to international economic development or agriculture;
- At least three years’ experience in project management, management, or comparable leadership role;
- Extensive experience conducting social science or economic field research; experience in conducting field research in developing countries required. Background in randomized control trials is preferred;
- Extensive experience supervising data collection and teams of field workers, designing surveys and implementing programs;
- Extensive experience with data management and econometrics. Advanced knowledge of Stata is required;
- Experience in/knowledge of the agricultural sector is a plus;
- Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies required;
- Strong quantitative, budgeting and financial management skills required;
- Experience with presenting research findings at public forums, including to non-research focused audiences.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and complete fluency in English is required.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
- Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly
We are looking for a commitment period of three years for this position
