Manager, Right-Fit Evidence

IPA’s Right-Fit Evidence (RFE) Unit has supported dozens of partners across the development and humanitarian sectors to embed evidence and learning into their work. IPA is seeking multiple Managers to develop and manage an impactful portfolio of evidence- and learning-related advisory services. The Manager will inspire the effective use of evidence for learning among diverse implementing organizations, funders, and government agencies, and will join the RFE global management team. The Manager will supervise one to two Advisors, report to an Associate Director or Director of RFE, and work closely with peer Managers and IPA colleagues across country offices.

Responsibilities

Managing the execution of a portfolio of advisory engagements (70–80%)

New business development and external relationship management (10%)

IPA and Right-Fit Evidence Unit strategy and team development (5–10%)

Qualifications

Location

This position is open to candidates based in Ghana, Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Uganda. Strong preference will be given to candidates with existing permanent work authorization in the country where they wish to be based. The work environment may be office-based, hybrid, or fully remote. The role requires the ability and willingness to travel internationally (up to 20%).

Reports To

Associate Director or Director, Right-Fit Evidence 

Deadline to apply: November 1st, 2026

About IPA

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit that discovers and advances what works to improve the lives of people living in poverty. IPA brings together researchers and decision-makers to design, rigorously evaluate, and refine these solutions and their applications, ensuring that the evidence created is used to improve the lives of people living in poverty. In recent decades, trillions of dollars have been spent on programs designed to reduce global poverty, but clear evidence of which programs succeed is rare, and when evidence does exist, decision-makers often do not know about it. IPA exists to bring together leading researchers and these decision-makers to ensure that the evidence we create leads to a tangible impact on the world. Since its founding in 2002, IPA has worked with over 600 leading academics to conduct over 1,000 evaluations in 52 countries. This research has informed hundreds of successful programs that now impact millions of individuals worldwide.

Safeguarding at IPA

At Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), we are committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for all individuals, particularly children and vulnerable adults. As IPA adheres to strict safeguarding principles, selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards. By joining IPA, you become part of a team dedicated to ethical conduct, social responsibility, and meaningful impact in the fight against global poverty. Together, we work to create a better world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive with dignity and respect.