Job Summary:
The Development Strategy and Governance Division of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks qualified candidates to fill ten Research Assistants/Research Analysts openings. The successful candidates will work on several research projects, involving household survey data collection and analysis. This is a one-year renewable appointment based in Yangon, Myanmar, with frequent travel and extended stays in different parts of rural Myanmar. Interested applicants must be authorized to work in Myanmar.
Essential Duties:
Specific Duties include but are not limited to:
- Collection, cleaning and analysis of primary and secondary data
- Assist with field implementation of survey activities (scoping, pretesting, training survey enumerators, etc.)
- Assist in handling household survey data (including survey design, sampling & questionnaire)
- Assist in preparing large datasets for public access
- Assist with development of research instruments and analytical tools
- Assist in developing data documentation manuals or other learning materials, as needed
- Conduct literature reviews & synthesis
- Assist in preparation of discussion papers, donor reports
- Other duties as assigned
At the Research Analyst level:
- Conduct data analysis, statistical analysis, econometric analysis
- Conduct literature reviews & synthesis
- Contribute to the writing of discussion papers, donor reports, and other scholarly publications.
- Coordinate field implementation of survey activities (scoping, pretesting, training survey enumerators, etc.)
- Prepare large datasets for public access
- Develop data documentation manuals or other learning materials, as needed
- Help develop & coordinate technical workshops
- Interact with collaborators and project partners.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or International Development or related field plus two years of relevant professional experience
- Demonstrated experience working with large quantitative data sets (data cleaning, management, analysis, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to perform in-depth statistical analysis and report the results.
- Demonstrated fluency in written and spoken English and Myanmar language.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- 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.
- Ability to work independently, with initiative and minimal supervision.
- Ability to travel.
At the Research Analyst level:
- Master’s degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or International Development or related field
- Experienced in conducting literature reviews of academic publications, research reports, etc.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating activities in the field
- Demonstrated experience in effective interaction and coordination with collaborators and project partners.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Skilled in programming in Stata, GAMS and in managing household databases.
- Experience with data entry and CAPI software packages.
- Proficiency in Shan, Karen, Kachin, Chin, and/or Mon language.
At the Research Analyst level:
- Excellent econometric skills on cross-section and panel data analysis.
Physical Demand & Work environment:
- Employee will sit in an upright position for a long period of time
- Employee will lift between 0-10 pounds
- Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing computer terminal; extensive reading.