Overview

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) seeks a Research Associate (RA) to support IPA-Tanzania, on the project “E-Savings.” This project will rigorously evaluate the role of intra-household bargaining on the take-up, usage, and effects of e-savings accounts offered to women in Tanzania. The RA will support completion of a baseline survey and intervention delivery to selected participants across multiple regions in Tanzania.

The Research Associate will report directly to the IPA-Tanzania Research Coordinator and work closely with Principal Investigators and implementing partners. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience with an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research and design work. The work will develop your analytical and management skills and require your full commitment in a challenging environment. This position will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and may require travel to other regions in Tanzania.

Responsibilities

Working closely with the research team to maintain integrity of the research design and communicate any issues early and clearly in order to problem-solve;
Managing the day-to-day research activities, from planning to implementation, and monitoring quality. This includes recruiting, training, and supervising field-based enumeration teams;
Refining and programming survey questionnaires and data collection tools;
Monitoring and reporting on intervention take-up;
Measuring and enforcing adherence to data quality protocols to ensure the collection of high-quality data;
Assisting in data cleaning, documenting of data cleaning procedures, preliminary analysis, and ensuring ready access to multiple data sources by the research team;
Providing timely updates and responses to partner organizations, and participating in meetings with key stakeholders;
Maintaining accurate records of interviews and safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects
Monitoring project expenditures and timeline;

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in economics, international development, public policy or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
3-5 years of relevant work experience required; specific experience managing field staff in developing countries and/or supporting rigorous field research preferred
Excellent project management and organizational skills; meticulous attention to detail
Fluency in English and Kiswahili; excellent verbal and written communication skills
A strong understanding of research methods and prior training/experience in conducting both qualitative and quantitative research
Proficiency in Stata or similar data analysis software and MS Office
Flexible, independent, self-motivating, ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and work under pressure
Demonstrated interest in access to finance, women’s economic empowerment, and digital financial services
Ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment