IPA Ghana Jobs

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a United States-based non-profit organization dedicated to discovering, and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA designs, rigorously evaluates, and refines these solutions and their applications together with decision-makers to ensure that the evidence created is used to improve opportunities for the world’s poor.

Field Staff Positions (Field Supervisors, Team Leaders, Auditors, Mobilizers And Surveyors)

Job Description

Job Title: Plot Measurement Field Staff, Ariku Project

• Reports to: Field Manager
• Location:  Upper East (Bawku West and Binduri districts)
• Deadline to apply: 28^th October, 2016
• Duration: 2 months (Maximum)
• Desired start date: 10^th November, 2016
• Job code: AHME-QFS-201593

IPA Summary

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for Field Staff positions (Field Supervisors, Team Leaders, Auditors, Mobilizers and Surveyors) to work on the Ariku farms project. Ariku farms is situated in the Bawku west and Binduri districts of the Upper East region. Qualified candidates will be recruited to work on the Plot Measurement component of the Ariku Farms Project.

Positions summary

Field supervisors

• Monitor/supervise field teams assigned to him/her.
• Properly execute his duty as a Field Supervisor.
• Should report to the Field Manager of Ariku Project.
• Adhere to all IPA survey and data protocols;
• Perform other Duties related to the project that may be assigned to him/her;
• Be responsible for maintaining good relations with IPA, its employees, partner organizations and project participants.

Surveyors

• Measure plots of land own by respondents in our sample with the help of GPS devices.
• Properly execute his duty as a Surveyor.
• Should report to the Team Leader of Ariku Project.
• Adhere to all IPA survey and data protocols;
• Perform other Duties related to the project that may be assigned to him/her;
• Be responsible for maintaining good relations with IPA, its employees, partner organizations and project participants.

Team Leaders

• Monitor and supervise surveyors in their duty as plots measurement enumerators.
• Properly execute his duty as a Team Leader.
• Should report to the Field Supervisor of Ariku Project.
• Adhere to all IPA survey and data protocols;
• Perform other Duties related to the project that may be assigned to him/her;
• Be responsible for maintaining good relations with IPA, its employees, partner organizations and project participants.

Auditors

• Re-visit households that surveyors has visited to do sample checks on surveyors work.
• Properly execute his duty as an Auditor.
• Should report to the Team Leader of Ariku Project.
• Adhere to all IPA survey and data protocols;
• Perform other Duties related to the project that may be assigned to him/her;
• Be responsible for maintaining good relations with IPA, its employees, partner organizations and project participants.

Mobilizers

• Book appointments with respondents so that surveyors can get the respondents for the data collection.
• Properly execute his duty as a Mobilizer.
• Should report to the Team Leader of Ariku Project.
• Adhere to all IPA survey and data protocols;
• Perform other Duties related to the project that may be assigned to him/her;
• Be responsible for maintaining good relations with IPA, its employees, partner organizations and project participants.

Required Skills or Experience

Applicants should;

• UNDERSTAND AND SPEAKS KUSAAL
• Should be very fluent in English.
• Excellent translation skills.
• Must have an HND, first degree or its equivalent from a reputable institution with at least one year field/data collection experience;
• Should be familiar with Computer/android phone Assisted Interviews or keen to learn;
• Knowledge of how to use GPS is an added advantage.
• Must be willing to stay and work in Bawku and its surroundings for at least two months

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants who meet the requirements should complete the online application form using the link below

Please take note of the following instructions:

Deadline for submitting applications is 28th October, 2016.

Applicants who are selected will be contacted by email or phone.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that IPA will never require monetary compensation as part of its application process. Any requests for monetary compensation by persons claiming to be IPA employees or persons claiming to represent IPA should be disregarded and reported.