You will work closely with senior country office management as well as the Global Research and Data Science and Right-Fit Evidence units to oversee a portfolio of projects on gender gaps in digital connectivity. You will play a crucial role in IPA’s OneIPA approach to project engagement through Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), partnership development, coordination with a scientific advisory group, and management of novel impact evaluations to measure the effect of digital connectivity interventions. Your work will span both evaluation, data science, and implementation components and will likely span a range of topical areas that relate to digital connectivity, such as health, education, social protection, agriculture, and others. You will work closely with the country office and the scientific advisory group to IPA’s Digital Connectivity and Gender project to ensure effective support is being given to partnership engagement, donor reporting, and research management.
Responsibilities
50% Research Leadership, Team Management, and Technical Oversight
Coordinate directly with the Scientific Advisory Group for the Gender and Digital-Connectivity project to ensure timely and accurate discussions about project milestones, deliverables, and research development are met.
Lead 2-3 research studies focusing on digital connectivity and gender gaps
Oversee research design, sampling strategies, and data management protocols
Provide technical leadership in quantitative and qualitative research methods
30% Partnership Development and Stakeholder Management
Build and maintain relationships across West Africa with potential and active partner organizations in the Gender and Digital Connectivity project
Coordinate with and contribute to the Right-Fit Evidence unit digital connectivity engagement strategies
Guide partners in developing and strengthening Theories of Change (ToCs)
Supervise research staff and manage project finances
Ensure timely delivery of high-quality deliverables
Monitor project budgets and donor compliance
Manage project workplans and documentation
Support staff transitions and maintain institutional knowledge
Support partners in developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks
Guide partners in data collection and analysis methods
20% IPA-Nigeria CO Management and Support
Keep the Nigeria Country Director apprised of all developments on the projects in their portfolio, and serve as key link between the field office, project staff, and Principal Investigators
Contribute to country office initiatives and policy development
Promote best practices across projects
Drive adoption of research results through various channels
Identify opportunities for systematic improvements
Support organizational learning and knowledge sharing
Qualifications
Required
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Master’s preferred) in economics, statistics, public policy, international development, social science, or related fields.
At least 3 years of project management experience, with a focus on research management
At least 3 years of experience conducting social science or economic field research
Experience supervising data collection, teams of field workers, and survey design and implementation
Understanding of West African digital ecosystem
Experience with ICTD and digital inclusion initiatives in West Africa
Strong written and oral communication skills and complete fluency in English
Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies
Preferred
Expertise in international development and/or humanitarian work
Appreciation for the strengths and limitations of various data collection and evaluation methods and the ability to match the appropriate method(s) to a variety of circumstances
Familiarity with randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and M&E frameworks
Proficiency in data analysis tools (Stata, R, Python, Excel)
Experience with data collection platforms (SurveyCTO or ODK)
Strong understanding of research methodologies
Strong budgeting and financial management skills
Expertise in business development
Experience with policy engagement and advocacy
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