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Field Officer at Innovations for Poverty Action · Tanzania
Field Officer at Innovations for Poverty Action · Tanzania
The Field Officer position with Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) in Tanzania sounds like an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about research and poverty alleviation. Here’s a summary of the key details:
Position Summary:
- Location: Tanzania
- Requisition ID: 1627
- Project: Price Elasticity of Demand for Mobile Money Services Project
- Objective: Estimating consumers’ willingness to pay for mobile money in Tanzania.
- Responsibilities: Conducting interviews, ensuring data quality, reporting to the Field Manager, and other assigned duties.
Qualifications:
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields, proficiency in Kiswahili, ability to work under pressure, previous experience with SurveyCTO, among others.
- Preferred: Ability to work in diverse environments, proactive and well-organized, previous experience with SurveyCTO, digitally literate, and experience using tablets in data collection.
Number of Open Vacancies: 24
Reports to: Field Manager
About IPA:
- IPA is a research and policy nonprofit focused on discovering and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems.
- They’ve conducted over 900 evaluations in 52 countries, informing successful programs impacting millions of individuals worldwide.
- IPA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its hiring practices.
How to Apply:
- Interested applicants can apply by sending their CV/resume and cover letter to jobs@poverty-action.org.
- IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant.
This position seems ideal for individuals with a strong academic background and experience in data collection, particularly in the Tanzanian context. It offers an opportunity to contribute to poverty reduction efforts through rigorous research and evidence-based policymaking.
