Associate Research & Project Development Manager at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)

About the Role

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is seeking an Associate Research & Project Development Manager for our Ghana office. This full-time position focuses on leading new project development initiatives, managing research proposals, and building strategic partnerships with researchers, funders, and partner organizations.

Key Responsibilities

New Project Development (60%)

• Collaborate with Country Directors, Research Managers, and the Global Business Development team to develop and continuously review project development and stakeholder engagement strategies across various sectors
• Recruit and manage a team of 2-4 interns
• Lead and initiate a portfolio of project development efforts with researchers, funders, and partner organizations
• Identify priority research questions and key concerns for policymakers across various sectors
• Initiate and manage the development of new research proposals based on identified priorities
• Propose cost structures and budgets for potential funding opportunities and proposals
• Ensure institutional arrangements are in place for timely proposal submissions aligned with donor deadlines and requirements
• Collaborate with the Grants team and Business Development team to submit research proposals and establish new grant awards
• Develop new and manage existing relationships with IPA partner organizations and principal investigators
• Enhance the relevance and influence of IPA's research through strategic partnerships
• Support targeted dissemination of research findings and encourage scale-up of successful projects
• Represent IPA at local, regional, and global forums focused on priority sectors

Location

Accra, Ghana

Employment Type

Full-Time