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IPA Program Associate SIEL – Strategic Impact Evaluation & Learning (US$53K-69K)

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) – Program Associate for Strategic Impact Evaluation and Learning (SIEL) supporting UK FCDO and J-PAL partnership

Complete guide to job responsibilities, eligibility, locations, and application process

Quick Highlights

Parameter	Details
Organisation	Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Position	Program Associate, Strategic Impact Evaluation and Learning (SIEL)
Partner	UK FCDO & J-PAL
Locations	Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Uganda
Salary (US)	US$53,000 – US$69,000/year
Africa Salary	Based on country office scale
Experience	2+ years
Education	Bachelor's required; Master's preferred
Language	Fluent English
Deadline	15 August 2026
Official Website	https://www.poverty-action.org

Opportunity Overview

Field	Details
Host Organisation	Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Opportunity Category	Full-time Job
Locations	Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Uganda
Department	Sector Programs – SIEL
Application Mode	Online
Official Language	English

About IPA & SIEL Program

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit focused on identifying and advancing solutions that improve the lives of people living in poverty. Since 2002, IPA has worked with more than 600 leading academics, conducting over 1,000 evaluations across 52 countries.

The Strategic Impact Evaluation and Learning (SIEL) programme aims to strengthen the evidence base available to FCDO for its global programmes and policies. It seeks to improve the efficiency and value for money of development interventions while strengthening the ability of FCDO staff to use and commission impact evaluations.

Why You Should Apply

Impactful Work: Contribute to evidence-based global development.
Prestigious Partners: Work with UK FCDO and J-PAL.
Multiple Locations: Choose from 7 African countries.
Competitive Salary: US$53,000–$69,000 (US-based).
Career Growth: Join a leading research and policy nonprofit.

Key Responsibilities

Research Fund Coordination (40%)

Responsibility	Details
Funding Processes	Coordinate competitive funding processes
Call for Proposals	Draft calls for proposals
Stakeholder Communication	Communicate with FCDO and research teams
Proposal Review	Support proposal reviews and grant agreements
Grant Tracking	Track grants, review deliverables, maintain Salesforce
Reporting	Ensure grant reporting meets donor requirements

Project Development (30%)

Responsibility	Details
New Projects	Support Program Lead in developing new projects
Outreach	Conduct outreach and help FCDO teams develop research proposals
Coordination	Work with IPA's research support, grants, legal, finance, global operations
Matchmaking	Coordinate between FCDO, researchers, IPA & J-PAL country offices

Communications & Policy (20%)

Responsibility	Details
Research Dissemination	Support research dissemination activities
Event Materials	Prepare materials for events and training sessions
Website Updates	Keep IPA website updated with project information
Capacity Strengthening	Assist with capacity-strengthening activities

Programme Administration (10%)

Responsibility	Details
Financial Monitoring	Support financial monitoring
DEI Strategy	Support implementation of IPA's diversity, equity and inclusion strategy

Strategic Priority Areas

Area	Details
Growth	Economic growth and development
Humanitarian Assistance	Humanitarian response and aid
Climate and Nature	Climate change and environmental issues
Conflict and Fragility	Conflict resolution and fragile states

Eligibility & Qualifications

Criterion	Details
Education	Bachelor's degree (Economics, Political Science, Public Policy or related)
Preferred Education	Master's degree in related field
Experience	2+ years in project management, research management, fund management, or research dissemination
Project Management	Strong project management abilities
Communication	Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to Detail	Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently
Flexibility	Ability to work across different teams and priorities

Preferred Experience/Knowledge

Area	Details
Impact Evaluation	Methodologies and approaches
Humanitarian Assistance	Humanitarian sector knowledge
Climate and Nature	Climate/environmental issues
Economic Growth	Development economics
Conflict and Fragility	Conflict-sensitive approaches
Evidence Synthesis	Research synthesis and summaries
Policy Briefs	Writing and communication
Excel	Data management skills
Salesforce/CRM	Systems experience

Locations

Country	Region
Côte d'Ivoire	West Africa
Ghana	West Africa
Kenya	East Africa
Nigeria	West Africa
Rwanda	East Africa
Sierra Leone	West Africa
Uganda	East Africa

Salary Information

Location	Salary
United States	US$53,000 – US$69,000/year
Africa Country Offices	Based on local salary scale and labour market

Note: Compensation for African country offices is determined according to the relevant country office's salary scale.

Application Process

Step	Action
1	Visit official IPA recruitment platform
2	Submit application online
3	Demonstrate relevant experience in research/project management
4	Highlight knowledge of impact evaluation and priority areas
5	Apply before 15 August 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Deadline	15 August 2026

Important Links

Description	Official URL
Apply Online	https://www.poverty-action.org
Official Website	https://www.poverty-action.org

Frequently Asked Questions

Question	Answer
Q1. What is the position?	Program Associate, Strategic Impact Evaluation and Learning (SIEL).
Q2. Who is the employer?	Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA).
Q3. What locations are available?	7 African countries: Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Uganda.
Q4. What is the salary?	US$53,000–$69,000 (US-based)	Africa office scales apply.
Q5. What experience is required?	2+ years in research/project management.
Q6. What education is required?	Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred.
Q7. What are the key responsibilities?	Research fund coordination (40%), project development (30%), communications (20%), administration (10%).
Q8. What is the deadline?	15 August 2026.

CareerFlora Expert Insight

The IPA Program Associate SIEL position offers an exceptional opportunity for professionals passionate about evidence-based development to work at the intersection of research, policy, and practice. The partnership with UK FCDO and J-PAL provides exposure to high-level policy discussions and large-scale impact evaluations.

With locations across seven African countries, this role is ideal for candidates with experience in research management, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement. The competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to programmes addressing growth, humanitarian assistance, climate, and fragility make this a highly attractive position.

Best Opportunity For

Category	Suitable
Researchers	Yes
Project Managers	Yes
Development Professionals	Yes
Policy Analysts	Yes
Africa-Based Professionals	Yes
International Applicants	Yes
Entry-Level Professionals	No (2+ years required)

Competition Level

Category	Level
Overall Competition	High
Selection Difficulty	Moderate
Application Complexity	Medium

CareerFlora Recommendation

Recommendation Area	Details
Salary & Benefits	Good
Career Growth	Very High
Application Difficulty	Medium
Apply Early	Strongly Recommended

Final Call-to-Action

Apply for IPA Program Associate SIEL position before 15 August 2026.

Visit the official IPA recruitment platform.
Submit your application online.
Highlight your relevant experience and skills.

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IPA Program Associate SIEL – Strategic Impact Evaluation & Learning (US$53K-69K)