Job Summary

The (Associate) Program Manager leads the day‑to‑day management of IPA's Human Trafficking Research Initiative (HTRI), an eight‑year U.S. Department of State‑funded program that builds the evidence base on interventions to reduce human trafficking and protect victims and survivors. The role sits within HTRI's small core team — alongside an Associate Director and Senior Program Associate — and is responsible for managing a portfolio of 15–20 active research sub‑awards, leading donor reporting and financial oversight, and supporting fundraising and proposal development. A central part of the position involves synthesizing and disseminating lessons from HTRI‑funded research: the (Associate) Program Manager will produce evidence reports and policy briefs, present findings at conferences and policy convenings, and work closely with IPA country offices, research teams, and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with IPA's policies and HTRI's research and policy objectives.

Responsibilities

Grants Management,



Financial Tracking, and Donor Reporting
- Manage the full lifecycle of 15–20 active research sub‑awards, including competitive selection, development of grant agreements and amendments, and ongoing tracking of project progress, deliverables, and finances.
- Lead the drafting of quarterly donor reports to JTIP by coordinating inputs from grantees, IPA country offices, and internal staff, and working with the Director on review and submission.
- Oversee budget reviews and program financial tracking, with support from IPA's Grants Finance team, and flag financial risks or variances to the Director.
- Liaise with IPA's Grants, Legal, and Finance teams to ensure sub‑award compliance with donor requirements and IPA policies.

Project Coordination and Administration
- Serve as the primary point of coordination for HTRI's day‑to‑day operations, ensuring that workstreams are on track and that the team is meeti

📌 (Assoc) Program Manager, Human Trafficking Research Initiative (Colombia)
🏢 Innovations For Poverty Action
📍 Colombia