Core Responsibilities

Project Responsibilities: Associates will work closely with Busara offices and directly with academic researchers and advisory clients to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

• Engage in multiple large-scale research and advisory projects at a given time.
• Plan, manage, and execute external and internal engagements independently from start to finish with limited supervision.
• Incorporate the latest research in qualitative and quantitative methods, behavioral science, psychology, economics, and development to provide creative solutions to engagements.
• Manage and conduct qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis.
• Design, launch, and analyze effective quantitative and qualitative survey instruments with coordination among project staff (Analysts, Project Leads, Data and Programming, and Operations teams).
• Serve as a point of contact for clients and partners.  Effectively manage the needs of stakeholders through proactive communication and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to project on-boarding and off-boarding for knowledge management.
• Responsible for project timelines, deliverables, reports, and staffing.
• Contribute to the creation of proposals, concept notes, and pitch decks for new business opportunities and knowledge sharing. Present at conferences, networking events, or client meetings.
• Contribute to the design, execution, and dissemination of Busara internal research projects.
• Work closely to lead or support other Associates to fulfill engagement requirements.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the project supervisor.

Organizational Responsibilities: In addition to project responsibilities, Associates also have the following organizational responsibilities to ensure a healthy and functioning organization.

• Contribute to skills-building workshops 
• Assist with internal initiatives where necessary.
• Serve as mentors to Analysts and project team members, when requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related fields.
• 3+ years of previous work experience in education and/or youth-focused research, with 1+ years of experience in team management
• Knowledge of the application of behavioral science to real-world problems.
• Experience planning and managing randomized control trials in applied contexts.
• Experience managing research and consulting projects in developing countries. 
• Strong qualitative, quantitative, research, and data analytic skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations.
• Experience managing and mentoring staff.
• Ability to quickly understand and adapt to new contextual situations.
• Excellent management and organizational skills.
• Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player.
• Fluency and excellent communication and writing skills with a mastery of English.
• Ability to execute projects while sustaining a global focus and vision for institutional planning and decision-making.