Associate Research & Project Development Manager at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)

Confidential • Ghana, Ghana, Ghana • Posted June 21, 2026

Location Ghana, Ghana

Job Type Full-Time

Category Business Operations Specialists

Posted June 21, 2026

Responsibilities
The Associate Research & Project Development Manager’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
New project development (60%) : The Associate Research & Project Development Manager (ARPDM) will lead new project development in the Ghana office. In particular, as part of the project development component of the position, the Associate Research & Project Development Manager will:

In collaboration with the Country Directors, Research Managers and the Global Business Development team, develop and continuously review and adapt as needed, a project development and stakeholder engagement strategy for the various sectors;

Recruit and manage a team of 2-4 interns;

Lead and initiate a portfolio of project development efforts with researchers, funders, and partner organizations;

Identify priority research questions and key concerns for policymakers in the various sectors, and initiate and manag...

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