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Country Director – Uganda Job at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Established in 2008, Innovations for Poverty Action Uganda (IPAU) is a non-profit research and policy organization dedicated to discovering and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems. Operating from its Kampala office, IPAU collaborates with researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to identify, evaluate, and scale impactful interventions across sectors such as Agriculture, Consumer Protection, Early Childhood Development, Education, Financial Inclusion, Gender, Health, and Peace & Recovery.
Since its inception, IPAU has completed 85 research studies and currently has 42 in progress, contributing significantly to shaping national policies and improving livelihoods. The organization fosters a work culture that emphasizes evidence-based decision-making, collaboration, and continuous learning, offering employees opportunities to engage in meaningful research that drives social change.
IPAU maintains a strong partnership with the Ugandan government, collaborating with key ministries such as the Ministry of Education and Sports, the Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development, and the Office of the Prime Minister to disseminate and implement evidence-based policies aimed at sustainable development and social equity. For more information, visit their official website at https://poverty-action.org/uganda.
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Deadline:
8 Aug 2025
Job Title
Country Director – Uganda Job at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Job Description
Position Title: Country Director – Uganda
Organization: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Position Summary
IPA seeks a strategic and experienced Country Director to lead its Uganda country program, based in Kampala. The Country Director will set the strategic vision for IPA Uganda, oversee research and policy engagement across multiple sectors, and manage a multidisciplinary team of permanent and field staff.
This is a leadership role requiring both operational oversight and relationship management with donors, government, academic partners, and implementing organizations. You will work closely with IPA’s Global teams and play a pivotal role in expanding IPA’s footprint and impact in Uganda.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Reporting Line:
Reports to the Regional Director, East Africa & Asia
Application Requirements
Cover Letter – RequiredApplications without a cover letter will not be reviewed.Please upload one PDF titled:“LastName_FirstName_CoverLetter” Your cover letter (≤ 400 words) must address the following prompts, clearly labeled:
Evidence Gap: Identify a pressing policy or development challenge in Uganda that would benefit from rigorous evidence.
Applying IPA’s Approach: Using a real-world example from your experience, explain how you would apply IPA’s impact evaluation model to that challenge within your first 18 months.
Leadership Insight: Share a key leadership lesson and how it will shape your approach to managing a multidisciplinary team.
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Application Deadline: August 8, 2025
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How to Apply
1. Strategic Leadership and Research Oversight
Lead country program strategy in alignment with IPA’s global mission.
Supervise research teams, ensuring adherence to IPA’s rigorous research standards.
Foster a culture of learning, quality, and innovation across all projects.
Build systems to support research design, data collection, data analysis, and reporting.
2. Policy Engagement and External Relations
Manage IPA Uganda’s relationships with government institutions, donors, NGOs, and research partners.
Oversee a team of policy professionals to support policy uptake of research findings.
Identify and cultivate opportunities for new research projects in partnership with government and academic stakeholders.
Lead dissemination efforts and promote the scale-up of evidence-backed interventions.
Strengthen collaboration with local researchers and institutions to expand IPA’s influence and impact.
3. Operational and Financial Management
Oversee office operations, human resources, procurement, IT, and logistics.
Ensure compliance with IPA’s financial policies and donor regulations.
Manage project and office-level budgets with support from the Global Finance and Grants team.
Plan and monitor revenue to ensure financial sustainability of the country office.
4. New Project Development
Identify research opportunities aligned with national priorities.
Collaborate with Principal Investigators to design new projects and develop funding proposals.
Lead budget planning and project scoping to meet IPA and donor standards.
5. Risk Management and Security
Set security protocols for field operations and respond to emerging risks.
Lead crisis response efforts and ensure safety measures are in place.
Work with designated security staff to monitor evolving security contexts.
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Required:
5–7 years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple, complex projects.
Experience in research, particularly in impact evaluations and evidence-based policy.
Background in project budgeting, planning, and development.
Familiarity with Uganda or experience living and working in sub-Saharan Africa.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Experience in HR and financial management.
Proven ability to motivate and lead diverse, cross-cultural teams.
Willingness to travel regularly within Uganda and internationally as needed.
Preferred:
Background in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or rigorous impact evaluations.
Experience working with government partners or policy institutions.
Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with data management tools.
Experience managing risk or working in volatile environments.
