The Peace and Recovery Program (P&R) aims to improve outcomes for conflict- and crisis-affected populations by building the evidence base and informing policy on reducing violence and fragility, promoting peace, and preventing, managing, and recovering from crises. The program does this through research project development, supporting projects through competitive research funds, providing technical assistance to research projects, disseminating results, and equipping policymakers and practitioners to use emerging evidence. The Program Associate supports P&R displacement and humanitarian portfolios.
Responsibilities
Project development P&R's displacement and humanitarian portfolios 50%
Mapping stakeholders in P&R's priority project development sectors
Liaising with implementers and researchers working on displacement and humanitarian issues
Liaising with IPA Country Offices, researchers, and implementing organizations in order to support them in project development efforts related to displacement and humanitarianism
Identifying specific interventions to evaluate, and matching these programs with researchers willing to evaluate them
Prospecting potential donors for new projects and initiatives
Mapping stakeholders in P&R's priority project development sectors
Communications and policy outreach 35%
Drafting project summaries, blogs, and policy briefs, of funded projects on displacement and humanitarian issues, and liaising with research teams for approval
Synthesizing existing impact evaluation research related to displacement and humanitarianism, translating it into clear policy takeaways
Working with grantees to share intermediary (e.g. baseline results) and final findings with partners for learning and decision-making
Coordinating evidence dissemination workshops and events with practitioners and researchers, especially in countries where we have a presence and where research has been conducted
Drafting case studies on evidence use by partners
Supporting the policy work of IPA Country Offices related to the topic
Managing other communications and dissemination opportunities as required
General program administration 15%
Tracking key displacement and humanitarian contacts
Supporting the streamlining of P&R's processes and procedures
Contributing to the implementation of IPA's diversity, equality, and inclusion strategy, including tracking P&R's progress against organizational metrics
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in economics, political science, public policy, or related disciplines
At least 3 years of work or internship experience in research, international development, program administration, or a related field
Demonstrated knowledge of topics related to displacement and humanitarianism
Attention to operational and research detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently
Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively and clearly with internal and external stakeholders using cogent, precise, non-technical language
Ability to present information in a structured and insightful way, both in writing and orally
Flexibility, self-motivation, willingness to learn, and a team-oriented attitude