Overview
The Research Analyst will conduct research and analysis for policy innovation initiatives, support thematic policy development, and lead policy experiments. The role aims to generate evidence-based recommendations and foster learning communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for research and analysis for systems transformation for policy innovation and support thematic issues for pillar 1, 2, and 3 of TPLab’s work.
- Lead comprehensive research initiatives on complex policy issues using advanced data analysis techniques and policy innovation tools.
- Serve as Task Manager for assigned policy pillars, coordinating cross-functional teams.
- Lead the research, design, and implementation of policy experiments utilizing innovative methodologies.
- Develop high-quality research papers, policy briefs, and technical reports.
- Systematically lead, document, and analyze research results from policy experiments.
- Lead consultations, workshops, and policy dialogues with diverse stakeholders.
- Share insights and learnings from Thailand Policy Lab experiments with UNDP's broader network and external audiences.
- Cultivate strategic relationships with relevant institutions and coordinate collaborative policy initiatives.
Required Experience
- Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible experience in public policy, public sector development, and qualitative and quantitative research, preparing analytical reports and policy briefs, and engaging with government counterparts.
- Proven experience in working with governments or international organizations on policy or policy innovation.
- Demonstrated experience in innovative approaches in development work.
- Extensive experience of coordinating international and multi-sector stakeholders including private, public, and civil sectors partners.
- Experience on Public Policy and/or Public Sector Innovation.
- Experience in public sector systems.
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Public Policy, Public Administration, Data Science, Law, Research, Economics, or related disciplines is required, or
- A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience.
