Quantitative Social Science Researcher, International Development

Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

Develop conceptual frameworks that guide project work.
Manage and analyze large-scale data files for research.
Apply appropriate quantitative techniques to collect and analyze data.
Organize and document analytic results and research procedures.
Prepare technical reports and present findings to clients, professional associations, and the public.
Mentor junior researchers, share approaches to solving concrete problems, and provide feedback on the work of others.
Manage or lead projects and workstreams within projects.
Serve as client contact for analytical or statistical expertise.
Design and support primary data collection

Resource Mobilization Responsibilities

Contribute to the identification of new business opportunities in the area of international development research.
Support all aspects of new proposal development such as background research, technical writing, budgeting, and identifying in-country research partners.

Other Responsibilities

Contribute to eminence building by presenting AIR sponsored work at international and regional conferences and workshops, meeting with prospective clients and policy-makers and publishing policy briefs and academic articles.
Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity in all interactions with colleagues, stakeholders, and study participants.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

Ph.D. in economics, public policy, or related social science field, with expertise in advanced quantitative methods and modern impact evaluation techniques (experimental and quasi-experimental designs)
Experience living and/or working in Africa
At least 1-2 years’ work experience applying advanced statistical methods
At least one academic publication or technical report
Field work experience in Africa is highly desirable but not required

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively about these methods to non-technical audiences
Highly proficient in STATA, and open to learning new statistical tools as required by different projects (e.g. R, python); proficient in handling and analyzing large data sets, both survey and administrative data
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Proficiency in English
Proficiency in French or Arabic is highly desirable but not required
Proficiency in an African language highly desirable but not required

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