Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Senior Research Associate will work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: designing survey tools, refining surveying instruments through pilot testing, managing survey teams, checking and analyzing data, cleaning data and assisting in preliminary analysis, assisting in the writing of project reports and policy memos, and coordinating with key government partners at national and district level.

Responsibilities
The Senior Research Associate (SRA) will perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:
• Work with the data manager to program survey tools using SurveyCTO, high-frequency checks and data flows
• Work with the Field Manager to ensure translation of survey tools in local languages
• Develop data collection protocols and data quality assurance protocols
• Develop a data collection plan (procurement, logistics and route plan) that ensures adherence to data collection budget
• Manage the project budget and ensure the efficient disbursement and reconciliation of project funds
• Supervise training and hiring of team leaders, auditors and surveyors
• Conduct daily data quality checks, including the implementation of survey spot checks and back-checks
• Compile clean databases
• Assist the Principle Investigator (PI) team in data analysis Manage critical high-level relationships with donors, partner organizations and researchers
• Produce technical reports for donor and/or other stakeholders (e.g. fieldwork reports)
• Keep the Research Manager and the Principle Investigator team appraised of all project activities

The research team expects the SRA to produce high quality deliverables, but also to maintain a high standard of professional and ethical conduct. This includes cultural sensitivity and respect when dealing with local populations, as well as full transparency and disclosure on the part of the SRA when dealing with the research team and partners.

Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s or Master´s degree in economics, public policy, international development, or related fields
• At least 2 years of work experience after graduation from undergraduate. Preferably in a research setting and data analysis. Exceptions may be made for excellent candidates who do not meet this criterion;
• Excellent project management and organizational skills; meticulous attention to detail; ability to work independently;
• Familiarity with randomized controlled trials;
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong quantitative skills and knowledge of Stata required; programming and other technical knowledge a strong plus;
• Willingness to travel within Uganda;
• Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with partner organizations;
• Capability to manage multiple tasks efficiently;
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service;
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
Application Instructions
Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application at: https://apply.povertyactionlab.org/  After completing a brief registration, choose the Research job category, then select “Senior Research Associate, Uganda”. Most applications for research positions require you to include at minimum two letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose (cover letter), CV, and transcripts.
Note that you are able to submit your application before your references complete their recommendation letters; however, you must include their contact information before submitting your application. Given the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview

About IPA
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit that discovers and promotes effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA brings together researchers and decision-makers to design, rigorously evaluate, and refine these solutions and their applications, ensuring that the evidence created is used to improve the lives of the world’s poor. In recent decades, trillions of dollars have been spent on programs designed to reduce global poverty, but clear evidence on which programs succeed is rare, and when evidence does exist, decision-makers often do not know about it. IPA exists to bring together leading researchers and these decision-makers to ensure that the evidence we create leads to tangible impact on the world. Since its founding in 2002, IPA has worked with over 600 leading academics to conduct over 900 evaluations in 52 countries. This research has informed hundreds of successful programs that now impact millions of individuals worldwide.

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