Program Associate, Program Development at Poverty Action (IPA)
Program Associate, Program Development
Job Summary
IPA seeks an early career professional for our BD team. The
Senior Associate will support BD staff and country offices, gaining knowledge
in grant writing, international non-profit operations, and evidence-based
programs. Responsibilities include: (1) BD coordination and technical support
to Country Programs; (2) targeted, strategic support for complex opportunities
including proposal writing, editing, and submission; (3) organization-wide BD
through identifying funding opportunities and improving common BD resources.
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 EOIs. Provide guidance on BD opportunities (eligibility,
matching projects to opportunities, winning themes).
- Facilitate
proposal development meetings with partners, 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 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
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
- Associate:
Masters or Bachelors with 1-3 yrs experience; Sr. Associate: 4+ yrs
related experience
- Masters
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 RCTs. Knowledge of international development donors.
- Ability
to work independently, manage competing deadlines.
- Detail-oriented,
organized, 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.
Location Any IPA Country
Office, New York or Washington D.C.
Reports to Director, Program & Business
Development
Compensation
For candidates based in the United States, the annual salary
range for this role is $54,000–$68,000 USD, depending on experience and
qualifications. This role is also open to candidates in IPA’s global country
offices, where compensation is determined by local salary scales and market
benchmarks. All offers are made in accordance with IPA’s compensation framework
for the relevant location.
Deadline: 10 April 2026
HR Generalist at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Generalist
to join our Global Human Resources team. This role is designed to overlap with
our HR Specialist, who will be retiring in December, to ensure a smooth
transition and knowledge transfer. This role will support core HR operations
and play a key role in the transition to a Professional Employer Organization
(PEO).
Responsibilities
- Assist
with onboarding/offboarding processes
- Maintain
and update employee records, as well as HR files, forms, and documents
- Review
and approve payroll changes
- Manage
time and attendance system (Replicon)
- Perform
HRIS data entry and ensure data integrity (NetSuite/ADP/Replicon)
- Support
benefits management, including invoice processing and auditing
- Respond
to employee inquiries and requests
- Support
internal and compliance audits
- Manage
U.S. employment eligibility verification
- Provide
information to and liaise with the PEO provider, ensuring a smooth
transition and ongoing coordination
- Provide
information to and liaise with EOR vendors, ensuring ongoing support and
coordination
- Provide
support to recruitment and performance management processes, policies and
procedures, and learning and development
- Collaborate
with HR colleagues globally and provide support to initiatives that
strengthen community building
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Human Resources or related field
- 3+
years of HR experience, preferably in a global organization
- Familiarity
with systems used to update and track HR data (ex. NetSuite, ADP,
Replicon)
- Strong
organizational and communication skills
- Excellent
attention to detail
- Ability
to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Knowledge
of U.S. employment laws and eligibility verification
- Experience
with compliance and audit support
- Experience
with PEOs and EORs
- Experience
working in a global nonprofit organization
- Ability
to work effectively across time zones, with significant overlap in U.S.
Eastern Time (EDT) hours to support global initiatives.