Associate Program Manager, SCALE Education Projects

Innovations for Poverty Action; Colombia; Hybrid; COP 60,000,000 - 90,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovations for Poverty Action seeks an Associate Program Manager for the Education Sector in Colombia. The role focuses on supporting the SCALE project, coordinating investigators, IPA offices, partners, and government stakeholders to advance research and policy outputs.

The position collaborates with the Education Program Director on sector strategy, partnerships, and fundraising for new education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in international public policy or related field; coursework in quantitative methods.
• At least four years of relevant work experience in education research, policy engagement, and program or research management.
• Experience with donors/funders and in-country stakeholders is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program management of education projects (80%).
• Coordinate stakeholders across IPA country offices, funders, implementing partners, and government actors.
• Ensure adherence to SCALE workplans and provide donor updates.
• Develop SCALE studies with IPA teams and country offices; allocate responsibilities.

Skills

Master’s degree

Project management

Research analysis

English proficiency

Fundraising

Donor engagement

Education

Master’s degree in international public policy

Job description

Innovations for Poverty Action seeks an Associate Program Manager for the Education Sector in Colombia. The role focuses on supporting the SCALE project, coordinating investigators, IPA offices, partners, and government stakeholders to advance research and policy outputs.

The position collaborates with the Education Program Director on sector strategy, partnerships, and fundraising for new education initiatives.