Project Coordinator , Mobile Money vacancy in Ghana, (Ghana) Jobs in Ghana,

Post Title: Project Coordinator , Mobile Money (Ghana)
 Reports to:  Country Director and Senior Project Coordinator
 Location:  Ghana
 Deadline to Apply:  October 15, 2013.  Applicants are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Start Date and Duration: ASAP preferred, 2 years commitment
Background Information:
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), is an international non-profit research organization. Based in New Haven, CT, with offices in Washington, D.C. and worldwide,
IPA works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate “what works” in development and to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields, including health, education, microfinance, governance and agriculture.
Position Summary:
Innovations for Poverty Action seek qualified applicants for the position of Project Coordinator (PC) for their Mobile Money project in Ghana. This project will assess the impact of mobile money access on the finances, welfare and health of small-scale vendors in Northern Ghana. The focus of the project is on the use of mobile money as a savings account. Working with Telecom partners in Ghana, we will randomly select individuals to receive SIM cards and training on the use of mobile money. We will consider the impact of this intervention on health, savings balance, consumption level and business profitability. The Principal Investigators are Professors Dean Karlan, Gharad Bryan and Margaret McConnell
The PC position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research.  The PC will work closely with the researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercises, managing survey teams, cleaning data and assisting in preliminary analysis and writing of project reports and policy memos.
Qualifications:
    A Bachelor's or Master's degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, or related fields.
    Training in development economics and statistics.
    Experience living and conducting field research in a developing country is a strong plus.
    Several years of relevant work experience.
    Excellent management and organizational skills
    Knowledge of Stata and strong quantitative skills
    Fluency and excellent communication skills in English.
    Familiarity with randomized controlled trials.
    Flexibility, self-motivation, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently as a team player.
    Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations.
Application Instructions:
Please follow the application instructions below.  Any applications or CVs submitted outside this process will not be considered.  Note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
1) Send an email to info-ghana@poverty-action.org and cc jobs@poverty-action.org, following these instructions exactly:
    In the email body: Copy exactly the following position line: 1001001 IPAGhana, Project CoordinatorImpact of Mobile Money Access
    Attachments: Please attach ONLY your CV and cover letter.
    In the subject line: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name.
Please do not include any text besides your name in the body of the e-mail. Adding extra text will interfere with the processing of your application
2) Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application indicating that you are interested in applying for a "Type 3: Research Manager or Project Coordinator" position. Please include two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, CV, and transcripts.
IPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer
All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
IPA will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at jobs@poverty-action.org.
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http://poverty-action.org/getinvolved/jobs/Africa/IPAGhana101001

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