Job Title:           Senior Research Associate

Duty Station:    Head Office, Islamabad

Reporting to:    Research Manager

Research and Development Solutions (RADS) is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Research Associate to join our team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing research initiatives and knowledge dissemination efforts while working in collaboration with leading institutions and stakeholders.

Responsibilities  

1. Conduct thorough quantitative analysis using statistical techniques. Prepare knowledge products to interpret data
2. Develop and refine robust research methodologies for reliable data analysis.
3. Employ data visualization tools and techniques to enhance the interpretability of complex data sets.
4. Writing research papers and policy briefs and creating infographics to effectively communicate research insights.
5. Manage the submission of research papers to peer-reviewed journals, including journal selection, adherence to submission guidelines, and overseeing the publication process.
6. Coordinate consortium activities with stakeholders, organize project meetings, set agendas, document minutes, and disseminate information efficiently.
7. Played a key role in producing research letters and other significant knowledge products.
8. Facilitated and engaged in workshops, contributing to capacity building and professional development.
9. Acted as a central liaison for collaborations with private stakeholders.
10. Collected, analyzed, and conducted quality checks like data quality checks.
11. Regularly schedule and conduct meetings with stakeholders to discuss findings and identify further areas for analysis.
12. Conduct ethical reviews for both external and internal studies as part of the IRB, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and protocols.
13. Created and executed weekly work plans
14. Prepare monthly reports summarizing project progress and findings.

Education & Qualification:
Education:

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics/Econometrics, or a related field.
  Experience:

• Work experience about 1-2 years with primary data. experience in using STATA/R
• Knowledge of various quantitative data analysis tools, and data visualization tools will be an added advantage.