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Project Associate/Project Coordinator, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Benefits Project (Kenya)Africa/Middle East
Background
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Benefits Project
Position:Project Associate/Project Coordinator
Deadline to Apply:rolling
Start Date:Immediately
Location:Western Kenya
Eligibility: This position is open to all applicants
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) seeks a qualified applicant for the position of Project Associate/Project Coordinator for the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Benefits Project. Currently in the second year 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, and hand washing with soap. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. This position is located in Western Kenya, and the principal investigators are Clair Null and Michael Kremer.
Responsibilities:
The Project Associate/Project Coordinator will work closely with academic researchers and field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: sophisticated logistic planning, assisting with project design, designing survey questionnaires, conducting focus groups, running pilot exercises, introducing project to and negotiating with government officials, managing survey teams, checking and analyzing data, cleaning data and assisting in preliminary analysis, assisting in the writing of project reports and policy memos, financial accounting , HR, and various administrative tasks. The WASH Benefits project will be spread over a relatively large geographic area, so willingness to travel and ability to organize a large project will be essential. The Project Associate/Project Coordinator will be based in Bungoma or Kakamega.
Qualifications and Experience:
Required:
Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Nutrition, Economics, or other Social Science
Excellent management and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player
Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations
Demonstrated experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods
Knowledge of STATA or other data analysis software such as SPSS, Epi Info, SAS, etc
Fluency in English; advantage if fluency in Swahili
Preferred:
Experience working on or studying WASH issues in developing countries (particularly sub-Saharan Africa)
Familiarity with randomized controlled trials
Experience managing filed staff
How to Apply
If you are interested, please do two things:
1. Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application indicating that you are interested in applying for a "Type 1: Field Research Associate or Project Associate" position. Please include two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, CV, and transcripts.
2. Send an email to jobs@poverty-action.org and please copy Holly Dentz at hdentz@poverty-action.org, following these instructions exactly
In the subject line: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name.
Attachments: Please attach ONLY your cover letter and CV .
In the email body: Copy exactly the following position line: 100587 IPAKenya, Project Associate/Project Coordinator,Water, SanitationandHygiene(WASH)Benefits Project
Please do not include any text besides the position line(s) in the body of the e-mail. Adding extra text will interfere with the processing of your application.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Associate Program Director. 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-info@poverty-action.org.
IPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), adhering to the laws that prohibit discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment. The IPA EOE policy provides equal employment, volunteer, and service opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, veteran status, disability (including HIV/AIDS), or any other status protected by applicable law.
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