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M&E Associate (Quantitative Research & Internal monitoring)

Karya
Location
Hybrid
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Research and Impact
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields with at least 1 year of relevant full time work experience
  • Prior experience working with unit-level datasets such as NFHS, PLFS, or similar
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Demonstrated understanding of the broader development and social sector landscape, with a specific interest in poverty-related issues
Nice to have
  • Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related fields with at least 1 year of work experience
  • Previous experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, designing KPIs, impact estimation, and monitoring frameworks in development projects
  • Publication in relevant academic or policy journals
  • Familiarity with SQL
  • Basic knowledge of Natural Language Processing (NLP)
What the job really is

The M&E Associate will focus on quantitative research and internal monitoring, supporting the development of socio-economic indices and conducting statistical impact assessments using software like R or Stata. Responsibilities include designing survey tools, managing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The role also involves data validation and integrating various datasets to facilitate analysis in the development sector.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Hybrid work location
  • Focus on socio-economic indices and development sector may limit exposure to other fields
  • Role requires strong statistical software skills, which may be a barrier for some candidates
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