Research Analyst I

Job Summary

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Pakistan seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Research Analyst-I within the Development Strategy and Governance Division (DSGD). This is a One year, fixed-term, renewable appointment based in Islamabad, Pakistan.  The RA-I will work on Pakistan Agriculture Capacity Enhancement (PACE) project. Applicants must have work authorization for Pakistan.

Essential Duties:

Specific Duties include but are not limited to:

• ​​Assist in preparation of discussion papers, donor reports
• Assist in developing data documentation manuals or other learning materials, as needed
• Assist in handling household survey data (including survey design, sampling & questionnaire)
• Assist with field implementation of survey activities (training survey enumerators, etc.)
• Assist with development of research instruments and analytical tools
• Conduct data analysis, statistical analysis, econometric analysis
• Conduct literature reviews & synthesis
• Assist in preparing large datasets for public access
• Assist with responses to internal/external data requests
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Public Policy or a closely related field plus 2 years of post-Bachelor experience in relevant field or Master’s degree in the above disciplines
• Ability to perform quantitative data analysis
• Excellent drafting skills and analytical mind
• Excellent econometric skills on cross-section and panel data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research
• Demonstrated ability to perform in-depth statistical analysis and report the results
• Skill in financial analysis, nutrition related topics, or economic modelling
• Experienced in conducting literature reviews of academic publications, research reports, etc.
• Demonstrated fluency in written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal skills and to work in a team-oriented multi-cultural environment
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task as needed, consistently meet deadlines and manage time well
• Demonstrated professional level of attention to detail and accuracy of work.
• Demonstrated strong writing skills
• Willingness to travel.
• Ability to work independently, with initiative and minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with popular software packages & Internet based systems.
• Skilled in programming in STATA, GAMS and in managing household databases

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in microeconomics and industrial organization.
• Demonstrated professional experience in designing training modules, institutional changes, capacity building and report writing. Proficiency in a second language of the U.N. system, and independently conducting technical workshops.

Please apply here by July 15, 2021.