Busara Research Specialist (2018 Recruitment Cycle) Jobs in Kenya

The Busara Center is growing once again. We are taking applications for new associates. This year we've signed new projects in Egypt and Pakistan, started a Policy Innovation Unit in Nigeria and grown our Ugandan office.

We've examined poverty through the prism of aspirations, stress levels and cash transfers. We are now operating in Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Nigeria, as well as Kenya. That's all in pursuit of our twin missions of advancing behavioral science and alleviating poverty.

Responsibilities

Work with world class academics to design and develop research projects focused on using behavioral science to alleviate global poverty

Design state-of-the-art research systems to support field and lab research

Implement qualitative and quantitative behavioral research

Develop and pilot instruments

Provide technical support to large scale field lab and consulting projects with leading academics and institutions

Write academic white papers based on internal research studies and our advisory work
Write pre-analysis plans, analyze data

Disseminate results, prepare project reports and present results

Live, travel and work in Africa from a base in Nairobi

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, or related fields.

Other fields will be considered.

1-3 years previous work experience in a related field

Strong knowledge

of experimental social science literature (economics, political science, psychology)

Experience designing lab and field experiments

Strong quantitative skills, particularly econometrics and statistics
Excellent data analysis skills using Stata and/or R

Excellent management and organizational skills

Fluency and excellent communication skills in English

Interest and experience working in a fast-paced working environment

Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, a team player

And preferably:

A Master's degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, or related fields

Experience managing and mentoring staff

Familiarity with and interest in behavioral economics or science

Familiarity in the contexts which we work in

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply online by 15th July, 2018

For more information and job application details, see; Busara Research Specialist (2018 Recruitment Cycle) Jobs in Kenya

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