Program Manager, Human Trafficking Research Initiative

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IPA is seeking a senior program manager to lead the day-to-day management of the Human Trafficking Research Initiative (HTRI) in New York. You will oversee a portfolio of 15-20 active sub-awards and ensure rigorous budget reviews and financial tracking.

As the primary operations lead, you will coordinate across multi-stakeholder teams, stay current on research literature, and contribute to policy briefs and fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant social science field.
• At least four years of work experience in research, monitoring and evaluation, program management, or international development.
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Experience presenting research or policy findings.
• Familiarity with Airtable, Asana, and Salesforce (preferred).
• Professional proficiency in French or Spanish (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of IPA's Human Trafficking Research Initiative (HTRI).
• Manage a portfolio of 15-20 active research sub-awards.
• Oversee budget reviews and program financial tracking.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination for HTRI's operations.
• Stay current on human trafficking research literature.
• Author and contribute to policy briefs and research summaries.
• Support project development and fundraising activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Multistakeholder management

Policy communication

Education

Master's degree in social science

Tools

Airtable

Asana

Salesforce

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of IPA's Human Trafficking Research Initiative (HTRI)
• Manage a portfolio of 15-20 active research sub-awards
• Oversee budget reviews and program financial tracking
• Serve as the primary point of coordination for HTRI's operations
• Stay current on human trafficking research literature
• Author and contribute to policy briefs and research summaries
• Support project development and fundraising activities

Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant social science field
• At least four years of work experience in research, monitoring and evaluation, program management, or international development
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
• Experience presenting research or policy findings
• Familiarity with project management and CRM tools such as Airtable, Asana, and Salesforce (preferred)
• Professional proficiency in French or Spanish (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing complex research initiatives and multi-stakeholder projects, with strong capabilities in budget oversight, policy development, and effective communication. Proficient in utilizing project management tools and fostering cultural sensitivity in diverse environments.

Tools & Technologies

• Airtable
• Asana
• Salesforce