Deadline: Ongoing
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Research Analyst in Lusaka, Zambia. The duration of this post is 1 year.
The Research Analyst will compile and analyze databases on environment and energy in Zambia.
IPA is a research and policy non-profit that discovers and promotes effective solutions to global poverty problems.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Research Analyst will perform the following functions-
- Identifying data sources through government meetings, web searches and archival research in Zambia.
- Constructing databases that house the data in a logical format that is accessible and easily manipulated for analysis.
- Conducting preliminary analyses with the data including descriptive statistics, mapping and investigation of potential analytical strategies.
- Carrying out other data-related requests by the PI as needed.
- Providing limited technical support for data and analysis questions to others in the IPA and IGC offices.
- Communicating clearly and reliably with the PI and other research partners.
- Working closely with partners and liaising between all stakeholders to ensure all interests are aligned and accounted for.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, public policy, international development, computer science or related fields.
- Expertise in Stata and GIS software required, with extensive experience in both.
- Experience with Matlab and database software desirable but not required.
- Experience working or living in developing countries desirable.
- Excellent management and organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with external government partners.
- Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and a team player.
- Familiarity with randomized controlled trials.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their CV with cover letter through online process.
For more information, please visit IPA.
