About the Role
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit that discovers and promotes effective solutions to global poverty problems. We are currently seeking a dedicated and analytical Research Associate to join our Nigeria Country Office. In this role, you will lead day-to-day research activities, manage data collection, supervise field staff, and ensure rigorous adherence to research protocols while driving evidence-based solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Program survey instruments in SurveyCTO and implement robust data quality checks.
- Supervise project field staff including field managers, supervisors, and enumerators.
- Manage project finances, budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting.
- Serve as the key liaison between Principal Investigators, research partners, and field teams.
- Design training materials and lead enumerator training and pilot testing sessions.
- Prepare high-quality progress reports, preliminary data analysis, and dissemination materials.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Public Policy, Social Science, or a related field; graduate degree is strongly preferred.
- 2-5 years of relevant work experience in economic research, impact evaluations, or international development.
- Advanced proficiency in Stata and experience with SurveyCTO.
- Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, randomized control trials, and field management.
- Strong professional writing, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Fluency in English with an entrepreneurial mindset and passion for poverty reduction.
IPA offers a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional growth in the global development sector, and the chance to contribute to impactful public policy research that changes lives.