Research and Data Analytics Associate at Voluntas

Research Design and Analysis

• Design and implement quantitative and qualitative research methodologies design (including scoping, sampling, instrument development, and analytical frameworks) to support program monitoring, evaluations, and impact assessments.
• Design and implement research methodologies using tools such as STATA, SPSS, or R for statistical analysis and Python for advanced analytics where applicable.
• Support the coordination of data collection.
• Perform data validation and quality assurance to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data used in reporting and decision-making.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Mentor junior staff on data cleaning, analysis, and visualization techniques.

Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop clear and visually engaging reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings to partners and high-level clients.
• Draft and present clear policy and/or program recommendations
• Act as a focal point for communication with local partners and key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective project implementation.

Project and Team Management

• Manage projects collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• Acting as a focal point with our local partners and key stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring junior staff based across different offices
• Support business development activities, including proposal writing and identifying new opportunities.

Main Competencies

• Demonstrated experience with data management and statistical analysis software (SPSS, STATA, or R)
• Familiarity with data visualization (Excel, Tableau, or PowerBI)
• Intellectual curiosity and inquisitiveness
• Results- and quality-oriented mindset
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• High level of personal initiative, accountability, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Excellent written and spoken English. Fluency in Arabic would be advantageous.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Masters in statistics, economics, political science, sociology, international development, law, or relevant field

Advantages

• Proven experience in supporting monitoring and evaluation activities as part of larger bi- and multilateral donor programs
• Knowledge of research methods for social science (sampling, weighting, data cleaning and management, descriptive statistics, inference analysis)