Responsibilities

40%

Support the coordination of SIEL’s research fund focusing on humanitarian assistance, conflict and fragility, growth, and climate and nature

Coordinate the regular competitive funding process, including drafting the calls for proposals, communicating with FCDO and research teams, managing the proposal review process, and supervising the development of grant agreements

Track the status of grants and projects in SIEL’s portfolio, through the detailed review of grant deliverables and regular communication with research teams

Liaise internally with relevant IPA teams such as research support, programs, grants, legal, finance, and global operations

Support grant reporting to donor

Participate in the first review and filtering of research studies that will go onto the competitive fund review board

30%

Project development

Support the Program Lead in project development activities, including but not limited to, conducting outreach and providing support to FCDO teams to develop proposals and coordinating matchmaking with researchers

Liaise with FCDO teams, IPA and J-PAL Country Offices, external and internal researchers, and implementing organizations in order to support them in project development efforts

20%

Communications and policy outreach

Support SIEL’s Research Uptake Lead and Program Lead in organizing and preparing materials for dissemination activities

Support other dissemination activities as needed, such as keeping IPA’s website up to date with project summaries and planning and presenting at events

Supporti SIEL’s Capacity Strengthening Lead in organizing and preparing materials for training sessions and other capacity strengthening activities

10%

General program administration

Support financial monitoring and administration

Contribute to the implementation of IPA’s diversity, equality, and inclusion strategy, including tracking SIEL’s progress against organizational metrics

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in economics, political science, public policy, or related fields

At least 2 years of work experience in project and/or research management, research fund management, and/or research dissemination

Demonstrated project management skills, including attention to operational and research detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects efficiently

Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively and clearly with internal and external stakeholders using cogent, precise, non-technical language

Ability to present information in a structured and insightful way, both in writing and orally

Flexibility, self-motivation, willingness to learn, and a team-oriented attitude

Preferred

• Master’s degree in economics, political science, public policy, or related fields
• Knowledge of impact evaluation methodologies
• Knowledge of topics related to humanitarian assistance, climate and nature, growth, or conflict and fragility
• Experience writing evidence synthesis, research summaries, and policy briefs
• Proficiency in Excel and CRM software, like Salesforce