(Associate) Program Manager, Education Sector

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is hiring for the (Associate) Program Manager, Education Sector position in Nairobi. This is a full time role. Qualification level: Masters; experience: 0 – 4 yrs. Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems. Applications close on 30 November 2026.

In close partnership with decision makers – the policymakers, practitioners, investors, and donors working with the poor around the world – IPA designs and evaluates potential solutions to poverty problems using randomized evaluations, the most rigorous evaluation method available.Job Summary

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to research design, research oversight, data analysis, and the writing of policy briefs, slide decks, and other research outputs as needed for the SCALE project.
• Coordinate all project stakeholders, including principal investigators, IPA country offices, funders, implementing partners, and relevant government stakeholders, and ensure all actors are aligned on key SCALE activities, including timelines, roles, and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in international public policy, (development) economics, or a related field, with coursework in quantitative methods.
• At least four years of relevant work experience, including experience in education research, policy engagement, and program or research management.
• Research experience and demonstrated knowledge of the education…

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