Research Analyst
Position Summary
The Research Analyst at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Peru will play a crucial role in the preparation and supervision of data collection rounds for projects in Peru and Latin America. Based in Lima, Peru, the Research Analyst will collaborate closely with a Research Associate, Research Manager, and Principal Investigators.
Responsibilities
25% Data collection preparation and supervision:
- Coordinate and oversee field data collection activities ensuring data quality through IPA tools and adherence to IPA's Minimum Must Dos.
- Train and supervise field enumerators and data entry staff
- Monitor data collection progress and troubleshoot issues
25% Other research support activities
- Perform data cleaning during and post data collection.
- Undertake literature reviews and assist with various research project tasks.
- Analyze collected data to derive meaningful insights and outcomes.
- Develop reports and presentations in both Spanish and English
25%
- Coordinate with research associates and managers.
15%
- Collaborate with administrative, HR, and finance staff to maintain IPA protocol compliance.
- Fulfill office hours as scheduled at the IPA Peru office in Lima.
Qualifications
Required
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics or other social science disciplines.
- Technical skills:
- Knowledge of the fundamental principles of statistics and econometrics
- Quantitative skills and knowledge of data management and analysis in Stata.
- Communication Skills:
- Strong oral and written communication skills in Spanish.
- Confidence in communicating with different audiences such as peers, research and field staff
- Leadership and organization skills:
- Excellent time management and organization skills; attention to detail; ability to work independently
- Ability to work in a team, lead small groups of staff and report to supervisors
Preferred
- 1-2 years after completion of bachelor
- Oral and written communication skills in English.
- Familiarity with the fundamental concepts of impact evaluation
- Familiarity in questionnaire program softwares (SurveyCTO)
- Familiarity with other softwares: r, python, arcgis, qgis
Reports to
Associate Research Manager
Deadline to Apply
August 15th
Location
Lima, Peru
Application Instructions
About IPA
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit that discovers and promotes effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA brings together researchers and decision-makers to design, rigorously evaluate, and refine these solutions and their applications, ensuring that the evidence created is used to improve the lives of the world’s poor. In recent decades, trillions of dollars have been spent on programs designed to reduce global poverty, but clear evidence of which programs succeed is rare, and when evidence does exist, decision-makers often do not know about it. IPA exists to bring together leading researchers and these decision-makers to ensure that the evidence we create leads to a tangible impact on the world. Since its founding in 2002, IPA has worked with over 600 leading academics to conduct over 900 evaluations in 52 countries. This research has informed hundreds of successful programs that now impact millions of individuals worldwide.
Safeguarding at IPA
At Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), we are committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for all individuals, particularly children and vulnerable adults. As IPA adheres to strict safeguarding principles, selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards.By joining IPA, you become part of a team dedicated to ethical conduct, social responsibility, and meaningful impact in the fight against global poverty. Together, we work to create a better world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive with dignity and respect.
IPA's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
As an organization, IPA is dedicated to improving the lives of the world's most vulnerable populations through evidence and policy. We also recognize how important it is for our staff to reflect the diversity of the places where we work and the communities we work with. As such, IPA is committed to hiring from a diverse pool of candidates, from a range of backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, and perspectives. We know that this makes our work stronger and more responsive to the challenges faced by those we work with and for and we encourage people from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Click here to learn more about IPA’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Innovations for Poverty Action is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. IPA will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at jobs@poverty-action.org or via phone at 1-202-386-6200. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by the specified position. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs@poverty-action.org. Please note that only qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring manager