Manager, Right-Fit Evidence

Overview

At Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), we believe that using evidence to inform decision-making can lead to better outcomes for people in poverty. We seek a Manager to work on the Right-Fit Evidence initiative, which offers flexible and practical approaches to responses and builds capacity to generate and use evidence in real-world contexts.

About the Role

The Manager will lead efforts to design and conduct evidence-generating activities and will engage with various stakeholders to understand their needs for evidence that can inform programmatic decisions. The Manager will be responsible for executing evidence-building designs and methodologies while integrating relevant social, operational, and political contexts.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee evidence generation activities, ensuring that methodologies are appropriate for the specific contexts in which they are applied. - Develop and manage partnerships with stakeholders to understand their knowledge needs and how evidence can inform their work. - Facilitate capacity-building components for stakeholders to enhance their understanding of and ability to use evidence in decision-making. - Ensure effective communication of findings and lessons learned to various audiences.

Requirements

- Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. social sciences, public policy). - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in applied research, program evaluation, or related field. - Proven ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with a range of stakeholders. - Strong communication and presentation skills. - Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Qualifications

- Passion for evidence-based approaches and commitment to promoting data-driven decision-making in organizations. - Familiarity with the challenges faced by organizations working in low-resource settings.

What We're Looking For

- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

- A collaborative work environment that values diversity and innovation. - Opportunities for professional development and growth. - Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications should include a resume and cover letter.