Responsibilities for the Deputy Country Director Job
Research Oversight and Project Backstopping
In close collaboration with the rest of the research management team, you will ensure that high-quality research support and oversight is provided to all projects by:
Leading office and country-wide meetings and trainings
Creating systems and structures to build staff capacity and ensure overall data quality
Liaising with academic researchers and on-the-ground research teams to ensure that the research teams adhere to study design and research protocols
Working to incorporate best practices and lessons learned in research and operations by other IPA offices and research affiliates across all projects
Directly oversee two or three projects
Provide day-to-day technical support and guidance to research project staff to ensure work plans and timelines are met and data quality is high
Oversee data collection and data entry operations and ensure that projects meet IPA’s research protocols and standards
Oversee the production of quality technical reports, outputs and analysis, project briefs, surveys, and communication materials
Ensure consistent and regular researcher updates, partner liaising and updates
Support project teams to ensure that all IRB rules and regulations are met
Liaise with academic researchers and on the ground research teams to ensure that the research teams adhere to the study design and research protocols
General Management
Safety and security, legal compliance
Relationship with and submissions to National IRB Board Other permitting needs that might arise
Work with administrative/policy staff to ensure that internal communication mechanisms are running efficiently, including google groups and the monthly e-newsletter.
Facilitate office communication and promote IPA knowledge management tools
Work with the CD to set a vision and strategic plan for the country program
Fill in for CD as needed as senior-most representative of the Kenya Country Program
Provide support to CD in ensuring the overall organizational and legal compliance of IPA Kenya
Support CD as needed to
Conduct field and background research for new projects
Conduct partner outreach including meetings with interested organization and review of new project ideas
Create and refine budgets for new projects in consultation with research management team
Initiate and maintain relationships with academic researchers in order to develop new studies and assist in developing a feasible research design
Assist with grant applications and creating project budgets for new and ongoing projects
Disseminate research findings to national stakeholders
Represent IPA in Kenya to national and local government agencies and partner organizations
Manage relationships with current and potential IPA Kenya partner organizations
Participate in capacity building of local development partners in evidence-based policy making and rigorous impact evaluations
Deputy Country Director Job Qualifications
Master’s degree in international affairs, international public policy, development economics, project management or field related to social science and economics research or international development
Proven experience at a senior level, managing and implementing programmes, ideally in an international setting. A minimum of 5 years is desirable
Strong technical research skills, scientific background particularly with experience of analyzing data would be desirable.
Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred
Experience with financial and operations management
Strong leadership skills with proven history of managing complex or multiple projects, including staffing, design, planning and monitoring.
Ability to communicate effectively across cultures with multiple stakeholders including international and local academic researchers, government officials, NGO partners, enumeration teams
Sound levels of finance management and reporting to donors and finances under deadlines.
Excellent organization and multitasking skills, ability to work under pressure
Experience living and working in a developing country
Commitment to leading a diverse team and building staff capacity
Passion for connecting rigorous research to policy makers and practitioners
Innate curiosity, analytic reasoning, and a sense of humor are required
Demonstrate experience developing medium/long term program strategies and managing partnerships with multiple stakeholders.
Strong facilitation, coordination, networking and negotiation skills.
Proven writing and delivery of grant reports, proposals and communication in a timely manner and to a high quality.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Website: Website http://www.poverty-action.org/
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Deputy Country Director
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Senior Field Officer
Senior Field Officer Job Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise field officers conducting interviews and provide feedback to the field officers and the Field Manager.
Coordinating with the field officers for the scheduling of the respondents for data collection activities.
Assist in data collection as and when required.
Assist in the management of data collection activities; collection of data from field officers on a daily basis and turning over data to the data officer.
Providing the Field Manager /Research Associate with daily feedback regarding surveying activities and any occurrences in the field.
Recruitment of farmers into the Mumias Sugar Outgrower Scheme
Assist to manage the following Mumias Sugar Activities in the Gem area;
Land acquisition
Land preparation
Input supply
Cane planting and husbandry to ensure adequate cane availability to meet factory requirements at all times and farmer satisfactory returns.
Assist to liaise with internal and external service providers to ensure farmers get timely , adequate and quality services in order to achieve sustainable returns from cane business at all times
Ensure 80 % farmer satisfaction
Qualifications for the Senior Field Officer Job
Bachelor’s degree or college Diploma in any Agricultural related course
Diploma with 3 years’ experience in data collection
Experience in data collection using SurveyCTO or ODK
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Data Entry Clerk
Duties and Responsibilities: • Prepare, compile and sort documents for data entry • Check source documents for accuracy • Verify data and correct data where necessary • Obtain further information for incomplete documents • Combine and rearrange data from source documents where required • Enter data from source documents into prescribed computer database, files and forms • Check completed work for accuracy • Store completed documents in designated locations • Comply with data integrity and security policies Required Qualifications and Experience • Diploma in Information Technology, Health records or any related field • Proficient in computer applications such as MS Office. • Accurate keyboard skills and proven ability to enter data at the required speed • Knowledge of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation • Knowledge of clerical procedures • Past experience in data entry
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Archives Clerks
Duties and Responsibilities for the Archives Clerks Job
Hard Copy Archives
Receive and register all incoming documentation (correspondence, invoices, etc.) and distribute to relevant staff within Finance, maintaining a document flow trail,
Ensure all Finance documentation is stored in designated place (Archives) in a secure manner.
Restrict access to the Archives only to designated personnel
Manage document retrieval, to include keeping a daily document movement register from the archives.
Develop and maintain an efficient filing system
Electronic Archives
Digitize all Finance Documentation using appropriate scanning equipment.
Update and organize the Finance Electronic Data Management System.
Ensure off line back up of digitized data is updated on a daily basis.
Under direction of accountant, manage access rights to the EDMS.
Others
Support Accountant in retrieving queried documents either by projects or Auditors
Ensure to adhere to all IPAK policies, with specific reference to IPAK data management policies; quality, timeliness, confidentiality!
Archives Clerks Job Qualifications
CPA 1 from a local recognized college or a diploma in record management from a recognized local college.
Working knowledge of MS office.
Working knowledge of a data management system will be an added advantage.
Robust problem-solving skills, quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities.
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and produce quality results on time with attention to details in high-pressure, fast-paced environment; willing to stretch and work well beyond official working hours.
Ability to work within a team and provide support to a cross functional range of staff.
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Demonstrable knowledge and synergy with IPA Values.
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Senior HR Associate – Field Office, Kenya
Duration: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Eligibility: Position open to local Kenyan hires only
About Innovations for Poverty Action: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is an international non-profit research organization dedicated to discovering and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems.
IPA works in partnership with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches potential solutions to poverty problems using randomized evaluations in the fields of health, education, microfinance, governance and agriculture.
We also mobilize and support these decision makers to use these solutions to build better programs and policies at scale.
About the Role: The Senior HR Associate, under the general supervision of the HR & Admin Manager and within the limits of Innovations for Poverty Action-Kenya policies and procedures, will be responsible for managing the administration of the human resources policies, procedures, and programs in IPA Kenya field offices in coordination with the Nairobi office.
The incumbent will deputize the HR manager and provide day to day administrative support to the HR manager. S/he will performthe following general duties and responsibilities as needed according to the determination of the Human Resource Manager:
Duties and ResponsibilitiesWork hand in hand with the Human Resource Manager to regularly update IPAK policies and streamline procedures as needed.
Ensure adherence and compliance to the organization HR policies and procedures and interpretation of current policies to new staff.
Support the Human Resource Manager in developing the HR strategies and facilitating the implementation of the same.
Coordinate and consult with HRM/Senior Management on any disciplinary cases that are reported.
Assist with the drafting of letters related to disciplinary issues.
Actively participate in recruitment, selection and interviews for all local hires and provide necessary guidance related to these processes.
Staff benefits management- Medical, WIBA and other related benefits (including claims resolution, reimbursement process, changes and enrollment and payments of the premiums).
Preparing, monitoring and renewing of staff contracts.
Carrying-out induction process (on-boarding) for newly employed staff and the clearing process (offboarding) for outgoing staff including exit interviews.
Supporting the gathering of all documents related to monthly payroll adjustments, preparation of monthly staff payroll details and making all the appropriate deductions.
Creating and updating staff details on replicon system.
Update all leave related days on replicon on monthly basis ensuring that they are up to date.
Ensure all IPAK staff fill in and submit their timesheets as required on monthly basis as well as making follow ups with supervisors on timesheet approvals.
Performance Management – Performance planning, evaluation tracking and coordination for all field offices and ensuring all the documents are filed.
Provide local HR support required in the field offices
Overseeing the HR department in the absence of the Human Resource Manager.Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or any other business-related course.
Higher diploma in Human Resource Management or its equivalent.
A Certified Human Resource Professional (with CHRP certificate or currently enrolled) and an active member of the Institute of Human Resource Management.
At least 5 years solid generalist experience in a busy Human Resource Department.
Sound leadership skills.
Proactive with excellent anticipatory skills.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Previous experience in providing remote support is highly desirable.
Flexible, motivated and ability to persistently complete tasks.
Ability to operate in a dynamic environment and communicate with various levels of staff.
Strong work ethic, team player and demonstrated experience in supervising junior staff.
Well organized and keen to detail.
Person of high integrity and confidentiality.
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Country Director
The Country Director position provides a unique opportunity to be closely involved in cutting-edge policy-relevant research and work with top academics. The Country Director will work with IPA senior Global, Regional, and Program leadership, as well as key stakeholders to set the strategic direction and oversee multiple simultaneous impact projects. The position requires close interaction with academic researchers, donors, local government agencies, and other NGOs. The Country Director, assisted by the IPA Kenya Senior Management Team, will provide oversight of all project and office operations.
Responsibilities
Country Office Planning and Management
Collaborate with Chief Global Programs Officer and Regional Director to develop IPA Kenya’s strategic plan;
Collaborate with Regional Director to develop sub-initiative priorities, strategies and application plans;
Lead strategic project management, financial management, external relations, business development, fundraising, Human Resources, and operational aspects of research projects;
Develop and execute project management plan to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and policy engagement;
Develop and lead project strategy metrics, goal and target setting, data collection, data management, data analysis, and reporting;
Lead IPA’s policy impact in Kenya including evidence dialogue, dissemination, and research collaborations;
Ensure data collection is complaint with IPA’s research protocols and data quality standards;
Oversee internal and external project audits.Financial Management
Oversee project budgets management and reporting, financial risk control procedures, projections for multiple grants, and contracts;
Ensure compliance to donor reporting, rules, regulations, and requirements (e.g. USAID and DFID);
Ensure financial compliance to Kenya Government and NGO board statutory requirements;
Oversee internal and external financial audits.External Relations
Manage, maintain and deepen relationships with core external academic researchers/ principal investigators (PIs) who work and partner with IPA in Kenya and expand this network of PIs;
Develop and maintain high-level relationships with Government of Kenya, national and international NGO partners;
Identify and cultivate relationships with new partnerships in sectors that are prioritized by IPA Kenya’s policy engagement;
Represent IPA Kenya on a global, national, and local level;
Represent IPA Kenya with government and NGO partners;
Oversee capacity building of local development partners in evidence-based policy making and impact evaluations;
Manage relationships with and provide services to external academic researchers.Business Development and Fundraising
Collaborate with Regional Director and program teams project resources, financial management, human resources, and operations for proposal development;
Engage government partners to identify potential research projects;
Identify and cultivate fundraising opportunities;
Identify and cultivate research project opportunities, particularly through proactive reach out to external academic researchers/ principle investigators.Human Resources and Operations
Manage Deputy Country Director, Senior Policy Manager, Finance Manager, and Human Resources Manager;
Oversee Research Managers, Senior Research Associates and Field Managers;
Oversee office operations, human resources, and information technology functions;
Ensure compliance to Kenyan labor and immigration laws;
Act as primary point of contract for emergency and crisis management;
Ensure Nairobi and field offices safety and security protocols are maintained;
Develop systems to strengthen staff capacity.Qualifications
Master’s degree in international affairs, international public policy, development economics, or field work related to international economic development with a minimum of 8 year relevant work experience; or
Bachelor’s degree in international affairs, international public policy, development economics, or field work related to international economic development with a minimum of 10 year relevant work experience;
Project Management Professional training certificate, strongly desirable.Experience
Project management; strongly desired
Report writing, strongly desired
Quantitative research skills/ experience and a familiarity with randomized controlled trials, strongly desired;
Experimental economics, education, health, water and sanitation and agricultural research, strongly desired;
Engaging multiple stakeholders including international and local academic researchers, donors, national and local government officials, NGO partners, enumeration teams, and study participants, strongly desired;
Working knowledge of human resource and operations, strongly desired
Working with multiple donors;
Worked as Deputy Country Director or Country Director, strongly desired;
Experience leading diverse team of 200+ in dynamic work environment;
Experience building staff capacity;
Experience living and working in Kenya.Attributes
Leadership
Strategic Goal Setting
Innovation
Problem solving
Relationship Building
Collaboration
Adaptability
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Field Officer
Reporting To: Research Associate
Start Date: 07th January, 2019
Location: Nairobi, Eastern, Central, Nyanza, Western, Coast and Rift Valley
Duration: 4 Months
Deadline to Apply: 13th November,2018
Eligibility: Position open to local Kenyan hires only
About the Position: The Field Officer under the general supervision of an Associate and within the limits of Innovations for Poverty Action-Kenya policies and procedures is responsible for data collection at health facilities and interaction with health providers.
Below is a list of some of the general duties and responsibilities of the Field Office to be carried out as needed according to the determination of the Associate.
Duties and Responsibilities:Visit selected health facilities in Nairobi and other counties;
Interact regularly with health care staff;
Adhere to instructions and to interact fluidly with people from a variety of different backgrounds
Meet regularly for daily debriefs with an Associate to communicate field experience.
Handling and being responsible for fieldwork material and equipment.
Maintain confidentiality of study procedures and data, as per protocolQualifications and Experience:
Diploma or Bachelors’ degree
Age 20- 35 years
Excellent verbal communication skills with fluency in the local languages spoken in the study areas i.e. Luo, Luhya, Embu, Kalenjin, Kamba, Kikuyu, Maasai, Meru and Mijikenda (Added advantage to candidates who can speak more than one local language).
Well organized, detail-oriented, excellent listening skills.
Proven ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters;
Willing and able to traverse various study regions by public transport;
Ability to work independently under supervision and as part of a team
Ability to work comfortably in the specific study regions
Ability to recall detail and apply existing knowledge to new situations.
Proven capacity to be punctual and reliable.
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Research Associate Job – Tax Compliance Project
Reporting To: Research Manager
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Nairobi
Duration: 7 Months
Deadline to Apply: 10th October, 2018
Eligibility: Position open to local Kenyan hires only.
Project Summary: The Tax Compliance project is working on research activities with a view to build evidence on effective and sustainable approaches to increase revenue collection and improve tax compliance.
The studies aim to evaluate innovative solutions to increase tax compliance for small and medium firms and expect that these studies will provide rigorous and independent evidence on the impact of alternative innovations with a view to build evidence on effective and sustainable approaches to increase revenue collection and improve tax compliance.
Results rising from these studies could then inform the implementation of broader initiatives that would replicate at a larger scale the most successful interventions.
Position Summary: The Research Associate will be based in Nairobi, Kenya while field visits will be in Nairobi and other select regions. The Research Associate will take a lead role in collecting data in the field, managing a field team, managing large databases, piloting survey instruments and the interventions.
The Research Associate will work independently and maintain regular communication with the PI. The position requires excellent interpersonal and organization skills. It also requires proficiency with Stata. Familiarity with other data management and statistical packages is a plus.
The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research.
DutiesAssisting in the development and piloting of survey instruments and conducting pre-tests and pilots.
Coordinate, and occasionally conduct, qualitative and quantitative interviews with selected firms and businesses
Working closely with partners and liaising between all stakeholders to ensure all project interests are aligned and accounted for.
Manage relationships with staff at the partner organization, including regular follow-ups and meetings
Ensuring all data quality protocols are followed including auditing staff and performing regular data checks on collected data
Design forms for electronic data collection (using Survey CTO) and manage survey data;
Ensure all aspects of data quality by overseeing the implementation of data quality protocols including daily quality checks and data security and sharing;
Take a lead on data cleaning, preliminary analysis (as directed by the PI and RM) as well as data management on the project;
Writing regular progress reports and leading project meetings to ensure deadlines are met.
Work closely with the Research Manager and Grants Manager in managing donor deliverables and assist with donor reporting and proposal writing for new grants;
Manage project staff hiring; prepare project staff hiring adverts, work with the HR department on screening and assist in conducting project interviews;
Maintain regular communication with the Principal Investigators, keeping them updated on the progress. And will also maintain and constantly update the project log;
Overall finance oversight on the project including financial tracking, reporting and budget management;
Other duties as assigned by the supervisorJob Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferable.
Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative and qualitative skills
Assertive personality and demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations and government entities
Demonstrated experience managing research projects required.
Fluency and excellent communication skills in English
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Policy Manager/Senior Policy Manager
The (Senior) Policy Manager will lead Kenya’s policy impact strategy, focusing on creating and managing high impact policy opportunities to use evidence in decision-making. Reporting to the Country Director with dotted line functional oversight from the global policy and communications team and substantial collaboration with Kenya research teams, this position will pioneer IPA’s policy outreach and impact work in Kenya, building and deepening relationships and identifying and creating evidence-to-impact opportunities.
Responsibilities
Lead Kenya in Policy Outreach Strategy (35%)
Build expertise on the global and local evidence base in 1-2 sectors and cultivate relationships with key local stakeholders in those sectors.
Work together with the global policy and communications team to lead and/or participate in strategic events for policy purposes, including but not limited to summits, conferences, workshops, technical working groups, and round tables. Support researchers and country management to participate.
In collaboration with researchers and in support of the country director, represent IPA locally in policy conversations and at events.
Support research management staff in executing the “Policy Impact Minimum Must Dos” and in identifying and stewarding high potential partner relationships, particularly with senior levels within government or large organizations.Cultivate and Manage High Impact Policy Opportunities (50%)
Lead Kenya in continuously identifying and prioritizing high impact policy opportunities for evidence to be used.
Cultivate relationships with key local decision-makers in education and at least one other sector (financial inclusion, peace & recovery, health, agriculture), particularly those with decision-making authority over particular evidence-to-impact opportunities.
Launch high impact policy opportunities, including scale-up technical assistance, and either manage small-scale engagements personally with global support, or collaborate with global teams to raise funds for additional staff to realize these opportunities.
Identify and help launch opportunities for policy relevant right-fit monitoring and evaluation opportunities in Kenya, and either manage small engagements personally with global support, or collaborate with global teams to raise funds for additional staff.Develop Research Projects with Policy Embeddedness (15%)
Identify opportunities and cultivate relationships that lead to developing large-scale policy evaluations with key decision-makers. Support research teams and researchers in development and execution.
Identify opportunities and cultivate relationships that lead to developing field replications to consolidate research on key policy-relevant research questions. Support research teams and researchers in development and execution.
Together with the country director, act as lead steward to key partner relationships and support key research partner conversations.Other
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.Qualifications
Senior Manager
Master’s degree in economics, development, international relations, public administration, public policy or a closely related field.
7 or more years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years of experience working closely with large NGOs and/or national government officials.Manager
Master’s degree in economics, development, international relations, public administration, public policy or a closely related field strongly preferred. Will accept additional experience in place of master’s.
5 or more years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year of experience working closely with large NGOs and/or national government officials.Both
Knowledge of and demonstrated interest in the use of rigorous evidence for international development policy required.
Expertise in education and/or one other priority sector (financial inclusion, peace & recovery, health, agriculture) strongly preferred.
Attention to detail and advanced presentation skills for communicating policy lessons from academic papers in ways that policymakers understand. This requires clear, precise, non-technical writing, and confident, effective spoken communication and presentation style.
Proven ability to multitask and successfully complete projects on tight deadlines with little supervision.
Willingness to work hard, be self-motivated, and learn will be essential for doing well in this position.
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Country Director, Kenya
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Kenya Country Director. Established in 2006, the IPA Kenya office employs nearly 500 staff members and manages a large number of complex research projects. IPA Kenya is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with offices in Busia and Siaya. IPA Kenya has an established strong presence in the local research environment with governmental, International Organizations, Private and NGO partners. This position provides a unique opportunity to be closely involved in cutting-edge policy-relevant research and work with top academics in the field of experimental economics, education, health, water and sanitation and agricultural research.
The Country Director will work with IPA Global and key stakeholders to set the strategic direction of the office and oversee multiple simultaneous impact evaluations in a range of sectors. The position requires close interaction with academic researchers, donors, local government agencies, and other NGOs. The Country Director, assisted by the IPA Kenya Senior Management Team, will provide overarching oversight of all project and office operations, including finance, human resources, operations and research. The position requires experience in research, partner management, grants and contracts management.
Responsibilities
Oversee and initiate high-quality researchOversee project design and budgeting during the proposal stage to ensure evaluations meet IPA standards and costing structure
Manage relationships with and provide services to Principal Investigators (academic researchers)
Ensure that IPA research, including data collection is implemented according to IPA’s research protocols and data quality standards and Principal Investigator’s direction
Provide research management for IPA project teams
Oversee the management of project budgets and donor reporting with support of the Finance Manager, in coordinating with IPA’s global Grants team on all ongoing research grants and studies
Build systems and structures to build staff capacity and ensure overall data quality; including spearheading skills training for staff
Work to incorporate best practices and lessons learned in research and operations by other IPA offices and research affiliates
Ensure project audits are systematically carried out while ensuring remedial action is taken as required/proposedPolicy Impact
Responsible for leading IPA’s policy impact in Kenya; including evidence dialogue and dissemination as well as research collaborations for policy and oversight of the development of a policy engagement plan.
Develop and maintain high-level relationships with partners in the Government of Kenya, including Ministries of Health, Education, Agriculture, and the Office of the President
Cultivate relationships, studies, and new partnerships in sectors that are prioritized by IPA Kenya’s policy engagement
Engage government partners to identify research questions of interest and priority to key leadership and cultivate potential research projects in those areasDevelop and implement IPA Kenya’s strategic plan, in line with IPA’s global plan and mission.
Identify priority research questions and key concerns for policy makers and initiate and manage the development of corresponding new research proposals
Develop new relationships in order for the country office to maximize its impact
Lead and initiate project development with researchers, funders and partner organizations
Ensure a balanced country office structures that can be supported by incoming revenuesEnsure sound operations of IPA Kenya
Oversee and manage a team of Research Managers, (Senior) Research Associates and Field Managers, whose responsibilities include project design and implementation, data collection, data management and analysis, and reports
Oversee and manage Finance Manager, Human Resources Manager and Deputy Country Director
Coordinate office and country-wide meetings and trainings, in coordination with the Research Managers
Develop and oversee office administration, including human resources, information technology, project budgets and accounting; and hiring of long-term IPA staff in the country programOversee finances for IPA Kenya
Ensure proper compliance with financial procedures, approve expenditures, make accurate projections and ensure overall compliance
Strengthen finance systems to ensure the systems are robust for country program growth and compliant with strict donor requirements (e.g., USAID, DFID)
Ensure IPA Kenya complies with the Kenya Government and NGO board Statutory requirements.Mitigate and manage risks
Set security standards and parameters for work and ensure that IPA Kenya staff follow security measures
Monitor security concerns for IPA operations and act as primary contact in crisis management
Take steps to mitigate risk and to safeguard the organization’s reputation
Oversee safety and security and ensure organizational legal compliance
Manage work permit applications and renewals for international staffManage external relations
Represent IPA Kenya in national and local government agencies and partner organizations, including presentations on IPA’s work in Kenya and globally
Strengthen local presence of IPA in Kenya
Manage relationships with current and potential IPA partner organizations.
Oversee capacity building of local development partners in evidence-based policy making and rigorous impact evaluations
Work closely with IPA Kenya’s regional partner, J-PAL Africa, on research, policy and capacity building.
Oversee targeted dissemination, encourage scale up of successful projectsQualifications
Strong oral and written communication skills in English is required.
Master’s degree in international affairs, international public policy, development economics, or field related to international economic development
A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience
Previous J-PAL/IPA work experience or experience developing new RCTs or working with researchers on RCTs highly desired.
Successful experience leading teams of similar size (300 full time staff)
Experience living and working in Africa /Kenya is desired
Knowledge of human resource and financial management
Experience with budgeting and project planning
Passion for connecting rigorous research to policy makers and practitioners and communicating what works and what does not work in development
Ability to lead a large and complex country program and oversee rigorous impact evaluations
Commitment to leading a diverse team and building staff capacity
Ability to communicate effectively across cultures with multiple stakeholders including international and local academic researchers, government officials, NGO partners, enumeration teams, and study participants
Excellent management and organizational skills and ability to work independently
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player
Quantitative research skills/ experience and a familiarity with randomized controlled trials is preferred