Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
CORE PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Associates will work closely with Busara offices and directly with academic researchers and advisory clients to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:
Engage in multiple large-scale research and advisory projects at a given time
Plan, manage, and execute external and internal engagements independently from start to finish with limited supervision
Incorporate the latest research in qualitative and quantitative methods, behavioral science, psychology, economics, and development to provide creative solutions to engagements
Manage and conduct qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis
Design, launch, and analyze effective quantitative and qualitative survey instruments with coordination among project staff (Analysts, Project Leads, Data and Programming, and Operations teams)
Serve as a point of contact for clients and partners. Effectively manage the needs of stakeholders through proactive communication and troubleshooting
Contribute to project on-boarding and off-boarding for knowledge management
Responsible for project timelines, deliverables, reports, and staffing
Contribute to the creation of proposals, concept notes, and pitch decks for new business opportunities and knowledge sharing. Present at conferences, networking events, or client meetings
Contribute to the design, execution, and dissemination of Busara internal research projects
Work closely to lead or support other Associates to fulfill engagement requirements
Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the project supervisor
CORE ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
In addition to project responsibilities, Associates also have the following organizational responsibilities to ensure a healthy and functioning organization.
Work with the Associate team to conduct goal-setting exercises, objectives and key results, and team building events
Contribute to skills-building workshops for Associate teams
Assist with internal initiatives where necessary
Serve as mentors to Analysts and Project Lead team members, when requested
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: Minimum Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or related fields; Clear interest in education and labor focused research and behavioral science
Strong qualitative, quantitative, research, and data analytic skills
2+ years previous work experience in education and labor focused research
Experience managing large scale research and consulting projects in developing countries
Familiarity with randomized controlled trials and/or quasi-experimental designs
Demonstrates the ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations
Strong quantitative skills including knowledge of and experience working with data analysis software (STATA, Python, R)
Experience managing and mentoring staff
Ability to quickly understand and adapt to new contextual situations
Excellent management and organizational skills
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player
Interest and experience working in a fast-paced working environment
Fluency and excellent communication and writing skills with a mastery of English
Ability to execute projects while sustaining a global focus and vision for institutional planning and decision making
Desired Qualifications:
A Master’s degree in Social Sciences or related fields
Experience managing or mentoring staff
Technical understanding of qualitative research techniques
Strong academic behavioral science background
Knowledge of the application of behavioral science to real-world problems
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