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Innovations For Poverty Action
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**Summary**:IPA Mexico is looking to hire a Research Associate (RA) to provide technical support to a portfolio of research projects.
This dynamic role provides a unique opportunity to get exposure to all aspects of mission-driven international research and provides a high potential for growth within the team.
If you are interested in the international development and/or evidence space across programs, this role maybe just right for you.
We are looking for people who share our passion for data-driven approach to identifying, scaling, and continuously improving programs.
IPA is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with outstanding research, project management, and data analysis expertise.
**Responsibilities**:Below is a list of some of the general duties and responsibilities of the Research Associate, to be carried out as needed according to the determination of the Associate Research Manager.- Project preparation and planning, including piloting and scoping work or secondary research to help finalize the research design and protocols- Manage relationships with staff at the partner organization, including regular follow-ups and meetings- Ensuring all data quality protocols are followed including auditing staff and performing regular data checks on collected data- Manage all data security aspects of the project, including protection of PI from un-authorized access and use- Design forms for electronic data collection (using Survey CTO) and manage survey data- Ensure all aspects of data quality by overseeing the implementation of data quality protocols including daily quality checks and data security and sharing.- Take a lead on data cleaning, preliminary analysis (as directed by the PI and ARM)
as well as other data processes on the project- Writing regular progress reports and leading project meetings to ensure deadlines are met- Work closely with the Associate Research Manager and Grants team in managing donor deliverables and assist with donor reporting and proposal writing for new grants- Manage project staff hiring; prepare project staff hiring adverts, work with the HR department on screening and assist in conducting project interviews- Maintain regular communication with the Principal Investigators, keeping them updated on the progress.
And will also maintain and constantly update the project log and other documentations- Overall finance oversight on the project including financial tracking, reporting and budget management**Qualifications**:- Education: Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, public policy, or other quantitative social science disciplines- Quantitative Skills:
Strong technical understanding of econometrics, and / or data science strongly preferred- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of statistical software such as Stata or R, and experience with data management and data cleaning- A minimum of 3 years of work experience is required (development and/or environmental economics strongly preferred)
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