Research Analyst [Open to internal and external applicants]

Overview

The Research Analyst will support the implementation of project activities through research, data analysis, and analytical input development, contributing to policy research outputs and knowledge products.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide quantitative analysis and econometric support, including cleaning and analyzing data using tools such as Excel, Python, R, or Stata.
• Support the structuring and management of indicator frameworks.
• Support the development of visual outputs to communicate key findings.
• Apply basic economic analysis frameworks to research on fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
• Conduct research and policy analysis to contribute economic perspectives.
• Support the identification of economic drivers of violent extremism.
• Support drafting of practical recommendations for private sector development, value chain strengthening, and livelihoods programming.
• Support the design and implementation of programs that promote the economic integration of migrants.
• Conduct research and analysis on migration trends, labour market, and skills assessments.
• Undertake stakeholder mapping and support in the development of data collection tools.
• Support research on value chains in a crisis context.
• Identify key actors, linkages and structural gaps across value chains.
• Assist in drafting actionable recommendations that enhance value chain competitiveness.
• Conduct research on financial and monetary policies frameworks.
• Draft analytical findings into actionable recommendations.
• Identify, synthesize and document best practices and lessons learned.

Required Experience

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of qualifying experience in economic research on crisis contexts, including conflict or violent extremism and migration. Previous experience with economic and fiscal policy research or analysis is desired. Previous experience in conducting value chain analysis is desired. Previous experience in research on cultural or creative industries is an asset. Familiarity with geospatial data and GIS software (e.g., QGIS or similar) is an asset. Experience working with an international organization, particularly familiarity with the UN/UNDP system is an asset. Experience in producing research outputs (e.g., research papers, briefs or a thesis) focusing on economic development within crisis contexts is desired. Previous experience in analysis of socio-economic or conflict data using tools such as Microsoft Excel and statistical tools (e.g., Python, R, STATA or similar) is desired. Previous experience in research on migration and private sector development is desired.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics, Policy Economics, Development Economics, International Relations or another related field is required. Or A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the above-mentioned field of study, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

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