Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), is an international non-profit research organization. Based in New Haven, CT, with offices in New York, NY, Washington, D.C. and worldwide, IPA works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate “what works” in development and to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields, including health, education, microfinance, governance and agriculture.
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) seeks a qualified applicant for the position of Implementation Coordinator for the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Benefits Project. Currently in the midst of a five-year study, WASH Benefits is collecting rigorous evidence on the health impacts of improved water, sanitation and hygiene practices, alongside improved nutrition in rural Kenya. Low-cost technologies and behavior change communications strategies are being implemented to promote drinking water treatment, good sanitation practices, handwashing with soap and improved nutrition. The position offers an opportunity to help design and manage several facets of behavior change program in an organization undertaking cutting-edge public health and development research. This position is located in Western Kenya, and the principal investigators (PI) are Clair Null and Michael Kremer.
Responsibilities:
The Implementation Coordinator will work closely with the PIs and senior project management and staff to perform a variety of tasks across two offices (Kakamega and Bungoma) including, but not limited to:
- Develop and supervise implementation of systems related to the behavior change and intervention delivery programs including: development/modification of behavior change materials, standard operating procedures (SOP), process documentation, tracking systems, and monitoring of staff performance
- Keep senior management (managers, directors and PIs) appraised of all key developments related to intervention delivery and behavior change activities, including provision of written reports
- Directly supervise two Implementation Project Associates and provide mentorship to all staff involved in behavior change and intervention delivery activities, including holding regular meetings and coordinating trainings (this requires that the coordinator spends at least one day per week in the other office)
- Coordinate and oversee logistical planning for behavior change related activities (re-training, communication, and supervision of local promoters, etc.) and intervention delivery activities (monitoring hardware inventory and planning for re-supply) by tracking progress of activities and working with supervisors to determine when corrective action is needed in order to ensure that implementation is consistent with approved SOPs and project objectives
- Liaise with data collection and data management team to interpret analyzed data and follow up accordingly
- Provide projections, and basic oversight of financial accounting related to implementation activities
- Participate in the HR oversight process and provide recommendations to senior management on all aspects of HR for the behavior change and intervention delivery teams
- Closely coordinate with Data Management, Data Collection and Logistics & Procurement personnel
Desired Qualifications and Experience:
- At least two years of project management experience, preferably a large scale project in a developing country
- Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Nutrition, Economics, or relevant Social Sciences
- Excellent management, organizational, critical thinking, attention to detail and interpersonal skills
- Able and willing to supervise and provide guidance to teams in the field
- Flexible, self-motivating, able to work in a team managing multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently
- Demonstrated experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Strong written and oral communication skills and complete fluency in English is required. Kiswahili proficiency is preferred.
- Experience working on WASH and/or nutrition issues in developing countries (particularly sub-Saharan Africa)
- Familiarity with randomized controlled trials
Application Instructions:
1) If you are interested, please send an email to jobs@poverty-action.org and cc jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org, following the instructions below:
- In the subject line: Copy exactly the following position line: Implementation Coordinator
- Attachments: Please attach ONLY your CV and cover letter
- In the email body: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name
2) Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application. Please note: you are not required to include transcripts or letters of recommendation upon initial submission. After submitting, you can edit your application at any time and may add these.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by email for an interview. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Innovations for Poverty Action is an EO Employer-MF/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.
IPA will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at jobs@poverty-action.org or via phone at 1-203-772-2216.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by the Implementation Coordinator. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs@poverty-action.org.
** Please note that only qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring manager.
