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 dynamic and experienced Research Manager to lead innovative research initiatives within our Nigeria Country Office based in Abuja, with extensive travel to project sites nationwide. As a core member of the Nigeria Management Team, you will drive evidence-based solutions, oversee a portfolio of three to five large-scale research projects, and build strategic partnerships with government stakeholders, academic researchers, and partner organizations.
Key Responsibilities- Lead 2-4 research studies in Nigeria, overseeing research design, sampling strategies, and rigorous data management protocols.
- Supervise project research staff, manage project finances, ensure donor compliance, and monitor project work plans and deliverables.
- Coordinate directly with project Research Associates and serve as a key liaison between field offices, project staff, and Principal Investigators.
- Support new business development by responding to calls for proposals and building relationships with funders and implementers.
- Contribute to country office initiatives, promote research best practices, and drive the adoption of evidence-based results among policymakers.
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or a related field; a Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in project management with a strong focus on social science or economic field research.
- Proficiency in statistical software packages such as Stata, R, or Python, alongside data collection platforms like SurveyCTO or ODK.
- Proven ability to manage large field teams, complex multi-site surveys, and simultaneous workstreams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical data into policy-relevant insights.
- Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with international NGO standards in Nigeria.
- Opportunity to shape national poverty reduction policies through high-impact empirical research.
- Collaborative, mission-driven work environment with extensive professional growth opportunities.