Research Associate – Aspirations Project

The project aims to do a randomized controlled trial to examine the combined effect of lifting external and internal constraints simultaneously, providing a cash transfer and an intervention to boost poor people’s sense of self-efficacy and alter their understanding of their opportunities, encouraging poor people to set and pursue their own goals without directing their choices.
The research will test if a brief, standardized psychological intervention can alter psychological outcomes and future-oriented behaviors in a developing country and examine if such interventions can enhance the already- known benefits of cash transfers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee large scale data collection activities
Manage logistics for new pilot activities
Develop and pilot survey instrument
Design forms for electronic data collection (using SurveyCTO) and manage survey data
Recruit, train and manage teams to conduct surveys
Ensure adherence to data quality protocols and assist with data cleaning and preliminary analysis
Monitor project timeline and budget, including tracking project expenses and adherence to the project budget and timeline
Work closely with local partners to ensure study protocols are followed
Assist with donor reporting
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience
Master’s degree in economics, social sciences, public health, public policy, or related fields.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and significant fieldwork experience will also be considered.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
Knowledge of Stata (strongly preferred), SAS, or other data analysis software
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
At least two year of work experience required. Previous experience with IPA/JPAL preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage enumerators teams and survey operations at different levels (programming and data flow, financial budgeting and reporting, human resources and team building)
Responsible, accountable and able to manage problematic situations
Experience living and working in a developing country
Fluency in Luo a big plus
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.

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