Position: Research Coordinator
This position is ideal for a bright, energetic self-starter, who has previous experience implementing RCTs and a strong understanding of economics, data management and analysis. The Research Coordinator will work closely with and be mentored by the Country Director on a range of topics, including new project development, stakeholder management, and staff development. The eventual starting title will depend on the successful candidate’s level of experience.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the success of a portfolio of 3-4 research projects in Tanzania
- Supervise 3-4 research associates/project managers and other project staff
- Oversee project financial management, including the creation and monitoring of project budgets
- Act as the primary liaison with principal investigators and project partners, actively championing IPA’s interests and mitigating risks to the organization
- Mentor research staff on project management, financial management and human resource management, in addition to economic and research concepts, data management, and data analysis
- Champion best research and project management practices and ensure adherence to general research design, sample selection and data management plans
- Promote inter-project best practices and take a lead in sharing best practices with projects through formal and informal training opportunities
- Ensure that project deliverables, such as reports and financial statements, are submitted to donors and partners on time
- Disseminate results of studies via presentations and reports to academic and non-academic audiences (donors, partners, etc.)
- With the Country Director, develop new research studies by coordinating with donors, principal investigators, and partner organizations
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in a quantitative social science, such as economics, statistics, or public policy
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience in research, international development, and project management
- Experience supervising data collection, including survey design, implementation, and data management
- Experience supervising staff (beyond temporary survey team); experience nurturing and growing staff for new roles in an organization
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage implementation plans and budgets for complex and dynamic projects with quick-moving parts
- Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations to ensure efficient completion of work and mitigation of implementation risks
- Strong written and oral communication skills and complete fluency in English are required
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of RCTs, research and economic concepts are required
- Superior knowledge of Stata and digital data collection platforms (preference for Open Data Kit, Survey CTO) is required (Stata proficiency of short-listed applicants will be tested)
- Experience working in a developing country required; experience working in Tanzania strongly preferred
- Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies required
- Prior experience working with academic researchers in the fields of economics or quantitative political science
- Interest in contributing to the improvement of existing organizational systems and operations
- Detail-oriented, flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and under pressure, team player
Application Instructions
Note that you are able to submit your application before your references complete their recommendation letters; however, you must include their contact information before submitting your application.
Given the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
** Please note that only qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring manager.
DESIRED START DATE July 19th, 2019
Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application.
After completing a brief registration, choose the Research job
category, then select “Research Coordinator, Tanzania”. Most
applications for research positions require you to include at minimum
two letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose (cover letter),
CV, and transcripts.
Note that you are able to submit your application before your references complete their recommendation letters; however, you must include their contact information before submitting your application.
Given the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
** Please note that only qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring manager.
DESIRED START DATE July 19th, 2019