Job Summary<\/p>\n
\tIPA’s Right-Fit Evidence (RFE) Unit is seeking a Senior Manager to manage the strategic delivery of an exciting multi-country project focused on scaling effective education interventions. IPA is working with FCDO and implementing partners to deploy research and scaling support for multiple ‘scale pilots,’ to inform scaling decisions and further the evidence on scaling and education.
\n\tThe Senior Manager will also be part of RFE’s management team and contribute to RFE’s strategy, managing 2\u20133 Advisors and reporting to a Director. They will work closely with colleagues across RFE and IPA.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Managing Strategic Project Delivery and Advisory Engagements (70\u201375%)<\/p>\n
\tServe as the primary point of contact for a wide range of clients \u2014 including implementers, funders, and government agencies \u2014 managing multiple project teams to develop tailor-made solutions for their evidence, learning, and M&E needs.
\n\tLead the design, content, and delivery of the large multi-partner, multi-country FCDO SCALE project; serve as the project management function working with a large bilateral funder and internal team.
\n\tProvide technical leadership for the design and implementation of right-fit MEL activities to inform scaling decisions and address evidence gaps, working collaboratively with funders, government stakeholders, and implementers.
\n\tOversee MEL and research conducted through IPA country offices and external partners.
\n\tManage project finances, ensuring high-quality outputs are delivered at or under budget.
\n\tOver time, manage additional RFE engagements across multiple sectors.<\/p>\n
Contributing to New Business Development and External Relationship Management (10\u201320%)<\/p>\n
\tContribute ideas to match partner needs for new potential engagements in collaboration with IPA Research, Technical, Sector, and Policy teams; work could include theory of change and learning plan development, mixed-methods evaluation design, cost-effectiveness modeling, MEL system technical assistance, data use guidance, and evidence reviews.
\n\tCoordinate proposal development processes, often managing Advisors on content preparation.
\n\tInterface with active or potential funders and occasionally represent RFE and IPA at conferences and other events.<\/p>\n
Contributing to IPA and RFE Strategy and Team Development (10\u201315%)<\/p>\n
\tSupport RFE thought leadership and global influence through the production and dissemination of public goods, likely managing the ongoing development of one key RFE product.
\n\tManage the performance of 2\u20133 Advisors, including professional development and support for sustainability, workload, and well-being.
\n\tStrengthen internal management systems.
\n\tManage at least one goal within RFE’s annual strategic plan (assignments based on skills and interest).
\n\tEncourage a positive work environment rooted in IPA values, with an emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and well-being.
\n\tTake a proactive role in the innovation and implementation of RFE products and services.<\/p>\n
Qualifications<\/p>\n
\tMaster’s degree in international public policy, development economics, or related field, with coursework in quantitative methods; MBAs also welcome.
\n\t5+ years of relevant work experience, including in M&E (public sector), education policy or program management, organizational performance\/R&D\/operational research (private sector), or management consulting\/professional services.
\n\tExpertise in specific areas of monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
\n\tExperience designing and managing evidence, learning, monitoring, and evaluation strategies and systems.
\n\tExperience leading quantitative project or program evaluations.
\n\tSuperior analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
\n\tProject and people management experience.
\n\tStrong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills, with the ability to present information in a structured and insightful way, both verbally and in writing.
\n\tEntrepreneurial self-starter mindset; highly adaptable and versatile with strong multitasking skills.
\n\tPassion for making data-driven decision-making a reality in the development sector.
\n\tFamiliarity with M&E technology including SurveyCTO, ODK, or similar data collection software.
\n\tFamiliarity with randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and associated skillsets. (preferred)
\n\tWorking knowledge of French. (preferred)
\n\tLived experience in Africa and\/or in low- and middle-income countries. (preferred)
\n\tPrior experience in consultancy or similar professional services. (preferred)
\n\tExpertise in international development and\/or humanitarian work. (preferred)<\/p>\n
Location<\/p>\n
\tThis position has a preference for candidates based at IPA country offices in Africa; a US East Coast-based option is also possible.<\/p>\n
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