Associate Research Manager
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IPA Philippines is looking for an experienced Associate Research Manager (ARM) to oversee studies under the Philippines Socioeconomic Panel Survey (PSPS). The ARM will manage a portfolio of 2-4 research projects, each with country office staff and field staff. The ARM will work closely with the various country office teams, lead researchers, as well as the Global Poverty Research Lab at Northwestern University to ensure that all related studies are aligned with IPA best practices. The ARM has the opportunity to support the Policy Manager in engaging implementing partners and stakeholders within the Philippine Government and beyond. In addition, the ARM will join discussions and contribute to the development of new projects, project development, policy outreach, and capacity building.
This position is based in Manila, Philippines with frequent travel to Western Visayas.
Responsibilities
30% Project Management
Required
Research Manager
Deadline to Apply
February 20th, 2025
Location
IPA Philippines
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 Philippines is looking for an experienced Associate Research Manager (ARM) to oversee studies under the Philippines Socioeconomic Panel Survey (PSPS). The ARM will manage a portfolio of 2-4 research projects, each with country office staff and field staff. The ARM will work closely with the various country office teams, lead researchers, as well as the Global Poverty Research Lab at Northwestern University to ensure that all related studies are aligned with IPA best practices. The ARM has the opportunity to support the Policy Manager in engaging implementing partners and stakeholders within the Philippine Government and beyond. In addition, the ARM will join discussions and contribute to the development of new projects, project development, policy outreach, and capacity building.
This position is based in Manila, Philippines with frequent travel to Western Visayas.
Responsibilities
30% Project Management
- Ensure project adherence to overall project management timelines
- Oversee financial management, including creation and monitoring of project budgets, and ensuring smooth integration of projects into IPA financial systems
- Ensure that project deliverables, such as reports and financial statements, are submitted to donors and partners on time
- Oversee compliance to all other project-related tasks and guidelines
- Directly supervise project research staff, and help with transitions, on-boarding of new research staff and maintaining institutional memory of project activities
- Lead training on data management and general project management for new/incoming project research staff
- Keep the 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 Principal Investigators;
- Ensure project adherence to general research design, sample selection, data management and general research protocols
- Closely monitor project implementation
- Regularly coordinate with research leads / principal investigators
- Work closely with the Policy Manager to inform policy partnerships and support the project development of new studies when needed
- Support the dissemination of results via presentations and reports to academic and non-academic audiences
- Attend regular meetings with local government officials and other partners to ensure success of programmatic activities
Required
- Masters in economics, development, or a related field
- At least five years of relevant experience:
- Experience conducting social science or economic research
- Background in randomized control trials
- Extensive experience with data management and econometrics;
- Experience supervising data collection and teams of field workers, designing surveys and implementing programs; experience in conducting field research in developing countries
- Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies;
- Strong quantitative, budgeting and financial management skills;
- Strong project management skills, with ability to multitask and juggle multiple projects at once;
- Advanced knowledge of Stata
- Has experience working with governments
- Experience with presenting research findings at public forums, including to non-research-focused audiences;
Research Manager
Deadline to Apply
February 20th, 2025
Location
IPA Philippines
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.