Research Analyst

Job Summary:

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Research Analyst I within the Markets, Trade, and Institutions Division (MTID). The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field and analysis experience in an international organization undertaking cutting-edge development research based in Washington D.C., with travel overseas. This is a one-year, exempt, renewable appointment.

Essential Duties:
Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Organization, cleaning, management and statistical/econometric analysis of large household datasets
• Assisting with the development and implementation of quantitative surveys in developing countries, including questionnaire development and field team training and monitoring.
• Conducting literature reviews, preparation of tables and graphs to contribute to initiative deliverables, briefs and papers.
• Contributing to management of research projects and coordination with partners
• Contributing to scaling readiness of initiative innovations
• Other duties as assigned

• Required Qualifications: *

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of post-degree relevant professional experience or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Excellent skills in programming in Stata and in managing household databases.
• Familiarity with quantitative research methods used in behavioral and development economics, particularly randomized controlled trials, and laboratory experiments.
• Excellent econometric skills on cross-section and panel data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in-depth statistical analysis and report the results.
• Demonstrated professional level of attention to detail evidenced by accurate and reproducible work.
• Experienced in conducting literature reviews of academic publications, research reports, etc.
• Demonstrated fluency in written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task as needed, consistently meet deadlines and manage time well
• Excellent interpersonal skills and to work in a team-oriented multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work independently, with initiative and minimal supervision.
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge about plant health
• Skills and experiences in machine learning methods and big data analysis
• Experience with data entry and CAPI software packages (CSPro, Survey CTO, Survey Solutions, Epi Info, etc)
• Experience with ArcGIS and GIS data
• Skilled in programming in Stata, R, Python, JavaScript, SQL, etc.
• Experience in survey design, questionnaire design, and conducting and supervising household surveys in developing countries.
• Field experience related to agriculture and nutrition, is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or French.

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

• Employee will sit in an upright position for a long period of time with little opportunity to move/stretch
• 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.

At IFPRI, we prioritize the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends. In response to the increased transmissibility with recent COVID-19 variants, all US-based employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, as a condition of employment. Accommodations due to medical or religious exemptions will be considered.
IFPRI Washington D.C has a hybrid work environment that allows staff menbers a minimum of two days in-office work and three days remote work.
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is an equal employment opportunity employer - F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Job Type: Full-time