The APM will play a significant role in maintaining and updating the Listening to Leaders sampling frame and implementing future surveys using that sampling frame. The APM will spend substantial amount of their time managing student RAs who will be updating our sampling frame of leaders in 140+ low- and middle-income countries by identifying the names, positions, and contact information of leaders working in government, development organizations, non-governmental organizations, private sector, and academia. Furthermore, the APM will support the team in innovating data collection methodology and managing survey implementation and analysis.
The Associate Program Manager I (APM I) contributes to one or two projects and works at the intersection of cutting-edge research and research dissemination with relevant stakeholders. In this position you will oversee student teams and work with them to implement research and/or data collection. You will contribute to literature reviews and provide background research inputs. Under supervision, you will perform quality assurance tasks and contribute labor estimates for project proposals.
Priority Review Date: For full consideration, please apply by the 25th of September.
Job Description
Priority Review Date: For full consideration, please apply by the 25th of September.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
Basic knowledge of research methods in either qualitative and/or quantitative research.
Demonstrated ability to use desktop publishing, word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, etc.
Basic knowledge of data management, mixed methods/qualitative research methods, and/or analytical software (e.g. Excel, Qualtrics, Tableau).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in one of AidData’s coding methodologies.
Professional or academic experience in developing countries.
Experience working the global development community.
Conditions of Employment
This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor.
All hourly employees are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program and total hours worked may not exceed, on average, 29 hours per week, over the course of a twelve-month period beginning May 1 each year.
Job Duties
40% - Project Management
Manage multiple and diverse assignments in a team environment.
Plan, organize, executes and track progress of own work in coordination with supervisor.
Propose options/solutions when faced with setbacks and roadblocks.
Implements work plans for a specific portion of a project under direct supervision.
20% - Quality Assurance
Develop knowledge of QA procedures and methodology.
15% - Supervision (student / staff management)
Coaches at least one student worker / Research Assistant (RA).
10% - Methodology
Implement research or data collection methodology.
10% - Research Analytics & Design
Contribute to literature reviews.
Provide background research inputs.
5% - Communication Skills (written, verbal)
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with diverse constituencies.
Drafts internal memos and presentations of research outcomes.
Relevant notetaking.
Participate in outlining and drafting written materials.
Posting Range: Up to $24.00/ hour commensurate with experience
Additional Job Description
Job Profile
JP0120 - Policy & Planning Specialist I - Nonexempt - Hourly - H07
Qualifications
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Compensation Grade
H07
Recruiting Start Date
2026-09-09
Position Restrictions
Restricted Funds
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