Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is seeking a (Senior) Program Associate for Program Development. This role supports core administrative and technical business development (BD) functions across Country Programs, the Global BD Team, and IPA HQ. The successful candidate will provide proposal development support, advise Country Directors, and coordinate with partners and donors to secure funding for poverty-alleviation research.
Responsibilities
Lead BD Coordination & Technical Support
- Support core admin and technical BD functions for Country Programs, Global BD Team, and IPA HQ.
- Provide proposal development support and advice to Country Directors and BD staff. Set proposal timelines, lead coordination with partners and donors, create compliance matrices, develop application templates, review/package/submit applications.
- Complete due diligence documents and develop budget summaries.
- Oversee Salesforce data entry.
Targeted, Strategic Proposal & BD Support
- Write, edit, and format grant proposal sections; adapt past proposals for new donors; draft Expressions of Interest (EOIs). Provide guidance on BD opportunities (eligibility, matching projects to opportunities, winning themes).
- Facilitate proposal development meetings with partners, Principal Investigators (PIs), and Country Office staff. Lead coordination of IPA-led, sector, multi-country, and large/strategic proposals.
- Support select country offices to strengthen their pipeline and BD strategies.
Organizational BD Support - Funding Opportunities & Donor Coordination
- Research potential funding opportunities globally; log potential funding opportunities (PFOs) in Salesforce; coordinate dissemination of key info on upcoming calls.
- Maintain a major donor list and coordinate BD team review assignments. Complete donor guidelines, compile feedback, and update Salesforce/Box records.
- Liaise with donors on clarification questions regarding funding opportunities and RFPs.
Capacity Building, Resource Development & Communication
- Provide Program Development (PD) training to Country Offices and Global teams.
- Expand and improve IPA's proposal development resources, information management, and stock language.
- Develop Salesforce guidelines, proposal resources on Box, country office checklists, and global helpdesk.
- Review and share project development inquiries same-day. Create and distribute monthly partner funding emails on open and upcoming calls.
Qualifications and Experience
- Associate Level: Master's or Bachelor's with 1-3 years of experience; Senior Associate Level: 4+ years of related experience.
- Master's preferred. Degree in economics, international relations, political science, or related field.
- Excellent verbal/written communication and ability to produce high-quality documents under tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs). Knowledge of international development donors.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and analytical.
- English fluency required.
- Previous experience with Salesforce.com.
- Expertise in randomized control trial methodology.
- Experience developing and managing large budgets for field work in developing countries.
- Sense of humor and ability to make positive contributions to a team.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) application portal at workforcenow.adp.com using the provided application link.
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