- Company: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
- Location: Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time
- Deadline: 1 November 2026
About the role
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit dedicated to finding effective solutions to global poverty. The Right-Fit Evidence (RFE) unit helps partners embed evidence and learning into their work. As the Manager, you will join the global management team to develop and manage an impactful portfolio of advisory services. You will report to the Associate Director of Policy in IPA Nigeria and supervise one to two Advisors.
Responsibilities
- Portfolio Management (70–80%): Manage RFE Advisors to deliver tailor-made solutions for clients’ monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) needs. Ensure projects are delivered at or under budget while maintaining high quality.
- Advisory Services: Design and deliver 2–3 simultaneous engagements, including workshops on theory of change, evaluation design, and cost-effectiveness modeling for funders, governments, and implementers.
- Client Relations: Serve as a key point of contact for diverse clients across sectors such as education, technology, and agriculture. Manage multiple project teams to guide quality implementation.
- Business Development (10%): Contribute to matching partner needs with new engagements, coordinate proposal development, and represent IPA at conferences.
- Team & Strategy (5–10%): Manage the performance and professional development of Advisors. Support RFE’s strategic plan and the development of key products.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in International Public Policy, (Development) Economics, or a related field with quantitative methods coursework. MBAs are also welcome.
- 4+ years of relevant work experience in M&E, education policy, program management, or management consulting.
- Exposure to the design and management of evidence, learning, and M&E strategies.
- Project and people management experience with demonstrated coaching skills.
- English fluency (verbal and written).
- Ability to travel internationally (up to 20%).
- Preferred: Professional proficiency in Spanish, French, or Portuguese; experience with SurveyCTO or ODK; familiarity with RCTs; and lived experience in Africa or low- and middle-income countries.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the link below. The application deadline is November 1, 2026.
