About the Role
The position involves designing, implementing, and analyzing rapid experiments to measure program outcomes and guide operational improvements. The associate will work closely with research and field teams to ensure data quality and timely reporting.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute small-scale experiments to test program variations
- Collaborate with field teams to deploy experimental designs in real-world settings
- Monitor data collection processes to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Analyze quantitative data using statistical methods
- Produce clear summaries of findings for non-technical audiences
- Maintain documentation for all experimental protocols
- Identify opportunities to improve program delivery based on results
- Support survey tool development and validation
- Coordinate with external researchers and partners
- Ensure compliance with ethical research standards
- Track experiment timelines and deliverables
- Troubleshoot data discrepancies in real time
- Contribute to pre-analysis plans and study registration
- Assist in sample size and power calculations
- Synthesize findings across multiple experiments
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
- Field experience in development programs
- Advanced statistical modeling skills
- Experience with A/B testing frameworks
- Prior work in rapid-cycle evaluation
- Knowledge of behavioral economics concepts
- Experience managing research assistants
- Familiarity with mobile data collection platforms
- Track record of research publication
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience and location
Work Arrangement
Remote with potential for field coordination
Team
Part of a research and evaluation team focused on testing and scaling evidence-based interventions
Application Process
- Candidates must submit a resume and cover letter.
- Shortlisted applicants will complete a technical exercise.
- Final stage includes a panel interview.
Project Scope
- Experiments focus on delivery mechanisms, messaging, and timing.
- Trials are conducted across multiple regions with diverse populations.
- Findings directly inform program design and policy recommendations.
Available for qualified candidates in select locations
