Global Program Operations Officer (New Haven, CT)

• Reports to: Director of Global Program Operations
• Location: New Haven
• Deadline to apply:  July 15, 2013

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is an international non-profit research organization. Based in New Haven, CT, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, IPA works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate what works and does not work 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 (IPA) seeks a qualified applicant for the newly created position of Global Program Operations Officer for the Proposal Development and Analysis unit. The Officer will help coordinate new proposal submissions and provide support during the proposal development and proposal submission process. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills, who is eager to be a part of a rapidly growing and changing organization working on cutting-edge development issues. This position represents a unique opportunity to work closely with researchers at top academic institutions, and to become familiar with new business development functions at a top international non-profit.  This position is integral to the business development goals of IPA.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support new proposal development:
• Support Principal Investigators, Country Programs and Manager, Global Program Operations in preparing new funding proposals
• Coordinate budget development and approval with Country Offices
• Conduct budget review for new proposals
• Work closely with the Manager, Global Program Operations and Project Development team in coordinating new submissions and liaising with Principal investigators
• Conduct pre-award negotiations with donors and other stakeholders involved in the contracting process
• Executive assorted administrative tasks associated with proposal development, submission and pre-award negotiations

Duties also include the following:

• Provide technical support to Country Offices using appropriate policies and procedures
• Facilitate cross functional communication and serve as an essential resource to the Global Program Operations and Executive Departments
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 0-3 years experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with an international non-profit or academic institution desirable;
• Interest in the field of international development and poverty alleviation desirable
• Experience with new business development desirable but not required;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Flexibility, self-motivation, and an ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently;
• Ability to manage several projects concurrently; and
• Excellent skills in written and oral communication.

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. 

1. Send an email to jobs@poverty-action.org and cc smorrill@poverty-action.org, following these instructions:

• In the subject line: Copy the following position line: 100956IPAUSA, Global Program Operations
• Attachments: Please attach Only your CV and cover letter
• In the email body:  Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name

2. Qualified candidates: Please submit an application through J-PAL’s common application, indicating that you are interested in applying for a "Type 4" position.  Please note: you are not required to include transcripts or letters of recommendation upon initial submission. After submitting, you can edit your application at any time and may add these materials, if requested.

3. Fill out our EEO-1 Voluntary Self Identification Form.

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 .

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by the Global Program Operations.  The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs@poverty-action.org.