**Summary**:
IPA Mexico is looking to hire a Research Associate (RA) to provide technical support to a portfolio of research projects. This dynamic role provides a unique opportunity to get exposure to all aspects of mission-driven international research and provides a high potential for growth within the team. If you are interested in the international development and/or evidence space across programs, this role maybe just right for you. We are looking for people who share our passion for data-driven approach to identifying, scaling, and continuously improving programs. IPA is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with outstanding research, project management, and data analysis expertise.
**Responsibilities**:
Below is a list of some of the general duties and responsibilities of the Research Associate, to be carried out as needed according to the determination of the Associate Research Manager.
- Project preparation and planning, including piloting and scoping work or secondary research to help finalize the research design and protocols
- Manage relationships with staff at the partner organization, including regular follow-ups and meetings
- Ensuring all data quality protocols are followed including auditing staff and performing regular data checks on collected data
- Manage all data security aspects of the project, including protection of PI from un-authorized access and use
- Design forms for electronic data collection (using Survey CTO) and manage survey data
- Ensure all aspects of data quality by overseeing the implementation of data quality protocols including daily quality checks and data security and sharing.
- Take a lead on data cleaning, preliminary analysis (as directed by the PI and ARM) as well as other data processes on the project




- Writing regular progress reports and leading project meetings to ensure deadlines are met
- Work closely with the Associate Research Manager and Grants team in managing donor deliverables and assist with donor reporting and proposal writing for new grants
- Manage project staff hiring; prepare project staff hiring adverts, work with the HR department on screening and assist in conducting project interviews
- Maintain regular communication with the Principal Investigators, keeping them updated on the progress. And will also maintain and constantly update the project log and other documentations
- Overall finance oversight on the project including financial tracking, reporting and budget management
**Qualifications**:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, public policy, or other quantitative social science disciplines
- Quantitative Skills: Strong technical understanding of econometrics, and / or data science strongly preferred
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of statistical software such as Stata or R, and experience with data management and data cleaning
- A minimum of 3 years of work experience is required (development and/or environmental economics strongly preferred). Experience managing field staff, partner liaison and relationship management in developing countries strongly preferred.
- Excellent management and organizational skills; ability to successfully complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines required
- Communication Skills: strong oral and written communication skills in the English language required
**Application Instructions**:
**About IPA**
**IPA's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)**
**Disclaimers**
**Please note that only qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring manager.
**Reports to**:
Associate Research Manager
**Deadline to apply**:
Rolling basis
**Desired start date**:
ASAP
**City**: Mexico City
**Country**: Mexico

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