Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a U.S. non-profit organization dedicated to creating, evaluating, and replicating innovative solutions to poverty and policy problems worldwide. IPA specializes in using randomized impact evaluation to assess the effectiveness of development programs.

Summary:
IPA will evaluate its Ghana Secondary Education Program and is seeking applications from qualified and committed applicants to work as FIELD MANAGERS and TEAM LEADERS in an upcoming survey.  Employment will be short-term and paid at a daily rate.  Successful applicants must be available from November 2012 through May 2013.

Description Of Job

•  Field Managers and Team Leaders will oversee survey fieldwork.
•  This will involve managing a team of Surveyors, overseeing field finances, supervising daily survey activities, survey monitoring and writing daily field reports to the Project Manager.
•  Field Managers and Team Leaders will also maintain records; including survey tracking, surveyor attendance and project expenses.
•  Field Managers and Team Leaders are responsible for maintaining high quality data collection and will report to the Project Manager.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A minimum of an HND, preferably in social sciences or statistics
•  Previous survey experience, preferably in a supervisory role. Experience in managing field teams with respect to productivity, data quality, finance and logistics is strongly preferred
•  Good knowledge in computer software applications, preferably, MS word and MS excel
•  Previous work experience in and familiarity with the Brong Ahafo, Ashanti, Eastern, Central and Western regions
•  fluency in Twi
•  Applicants should be trustworthy, hardworking and reliable.

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants must email their CV and cover letter:-

jobs-ghana@poverty-action.org

Closing Date: 19 November, 2012

•  The CV should highlight the required skills and experience
•  The CV should include a contact phone number
•  The subject line for all emailed applications must read: GSEP: Field Manager/Team Leader application
•  All documents should be submitted as attachments, and the file names should include the name of the applicant.  The documents may be submitted in MS Word or PDF format.
•  Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted by phone.
•  Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews