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Company

Social Impact · 4 hours ago

Research Associate, ERA

USA

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

$59K/yr - $79K/yr

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Support a portfolio of research/evaluation contracts throughout the project lifecycle, carrying out management and technical tasks as appropriate, with oversight and guidance by Project Directors, Research Managers, and other senior technical project staff. Associates are typically staffed on 3-6 projects at a time, depending on project size and demand. Specific responsibilities may include:

Conduct background research or literature reviews to inform the development of evaluation designs and data collection instruments.

Program and test surveys using SurveyCTO and other applicable platforms, ensuring correct survey logic, skip patterns, and constraints are in place to support high quality data collection.

With oversight from senior project staff and in accordance with SI’s standard quality control processes, conduct regular data quality assurance on quantitative and qualitative datasets using Stata and other software. This includes running high frequency checks and review audit data. Regularly report out findings and/or inconsistencies to senior staff.

Conduct data cleaning and support quantitative data analysis and de-identification in Stata as directed by senior project staff.

Contribute to qualitative data analysis through qualitative coding.

Assist in identifying, recruiting, and onboarding project teams. This may include reviewing CVs, scheduling and conducting interviews, and completing administrative tasks.

Serve as the point of contact for team members on administrative items including: Drafting procurement documents, requests for proposals, scheduling technical review meetings, etc.

Drafting consultant agreements and subcontracts including budgets and gathering necessary documentation.

Booking travel through SI’s travel agency including flights, hotels, identifying ground transportation vendors, etc.

Manage invoicing from consultants and subcontractors including invoice review and expense tracking.

Project logistics including meeting scheduling and notetaking.

Monitor project budgets and work with the Finance Department to ensure compliance and that financial reporting requirements are met

Assure high quality deliverables including copyediting and formatting reports and ensuring Section 508 (accessibility) compliance.

Support marketing, business and proposal development related to new opportunities and, as time permits, other evaluation-related new bids.

Contribute to technical writing, research support, and/or budgeting support, with oversight from the proposal technical lead and business development coordinator(s).

Participate in SI and ERA division team meetings.

Participate in internal initiatives as opportunities arise, and as availability allows.

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Required

Master’s degree in international development, economics, public policy, political science, or related field.

Two years of experience in applied quantitative data analysis and report writing, including familiarity with survey research and statistical data analysis methods (training and/or experience in qualitative methodology a plus).

Experience and ability to conduct replicable and transparent data cleaning and analysis using Stata, or similar software.

Ability to oversee and manage multiple projects and work-streams simultaneously.

Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Strong attention to detail on administrative and technical tasks.

A commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive work and learning environment.