Job Openings at Innovations For Poverty Action (IPA)

Job Description

• Supervise approximately 4-5 Surveyors and ensure adherence to IPA survey protocols;
• Ensure that data collected is of high quality
• Evaluate the performance of field staff under his/her supervision
• Managing field finances and logistics, including reconciliation and distribution of respondent gifts to survey teams
• Verify that Surveyors have interviewed the right respondents;
• Conduct frequent and random spot checks in the field
• Report all problems immediately to the Field Supervisor and Field Managers
• Submit timely feedback to the Field Supervisor and Field Manager
• Maintain good relations with IPA, partner organizations and project participants.

Required Skills or Experience

• Must have Higher National Diploma (HND), first degree or its equivalent from a reputable institution with at least one-year field / data collection experience
• Should be familiar with Computer Assisted Interview (CAI) or keen to learn
• Familiarity with administering interviews using SurveyCTO is an added advantage.
• Should be fluent in English
• Should be fluent and able to translate questionnaire in any of the following the languages; Dagbani, Grune, Kassim, Nankam, Nabt.
• Should be willing to travel and work in remote communities within the above mentioned districts
• Must have leadership skills experience in similar roles with IPA or similar non-IPA project

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Job description:

• Conduct endline surveys in assigned communities;
• Live within assigned districts or field stations during the period of the survey;
• Adhere to all IPA survey and data protocols;
• Promptly respond to contact from the Field Manager, Field Supervisor, Team Leaders, or other IPA staff.
• Perform other duties related to the project that may be assigned to him/her;

Note: Trainees who perform best at the surveyor training will be considered for auditor position.

Required Skills or Experience

• Must have Higher National Diploma (HND), first degree or its equivalent from a reputable institution with at least one-year field/data collection experience
• Should be familiar with Computer Assisted Interview (CAI) or keen to learn
• Familiarity with administering interviews using SurveyCTO is an added advantage.
• Should be fluent in English
• Should be fluent and able to translate questionnaire in any of the following languages; Dagbani, Grune, Kassim, Nankam, Nabt.
• Should be willing to travel and work in remote communities within the districts in which the project is working in.

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Job description

• Adhere to all IPA survey protocols;
• Supervise multiple field teams and Team Leaders;
• Organize overall field logistics;
• Contact the IPA Field Manager at any time with questions or concerns;
• Coordinate field work, manage field team expenses, communicate with the project management team;
• Ensure that field teams adhere to IPA protocols and meet their contractual obligations
• Accompany surveyors; conduct random, spot checks and run high frequency checks on collected data
• Ensure survey equipment is managed appropriately by field teams
• Assist with the preparation of daily work plans
• Be responsible for maintaining good relations with IPA, partner organizations, project participants
• Perform other duties related to the project that may be assigned to him/her.

Note: Trainees who perform best at the surveyor training will be considered for auditor position.

Required Skills or Experience

• Must have Higher National Diploma (HND), first degree or its equivalent from a reputable institution with at least one-year field/data collection experience
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Should be fluent and able to translate questionnaire in any of the following languages; Dagbani, Grune, Kassim, Nankam, Nabt
• Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player.
• Must be good at using Microsoft office; Excel, word, power point.
• Must be willing to travel within assigned districts
• Should be familiar with Computer Assisted Interview (CAI) or keen to learn
• Familiarity with administering questionnaires using SurveyCTO is an advantage;
• Should be willing to travel and work in remote communities within the districts in which is project is working in.
• Must have leadership skills/experience in similar roles with IPA