Research analyst - Pasig - ref. l96259515
Job Description
Posted on 14 July 2025
Position Title: Senior Research AssociateName of Foreign National: Aubrey Jolex
Job Description Summary:
The Senior Research Associate (SRA) leads data collection and management for the Philippine Socioeconomic Panel Survey (PSPS) and related follow-up surveys, including WhatsApp pilot initiatives. The SRA provides technical oversight, supervises field operations, supports budget management, and contributes to research development efforts.
Place of Work:
Philippines (with fieldwork travel as needed)
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead field data collection and directly supervise field staff in Western Visayas.
- Ensure compliance with research protocols, timelines, and deliverables.
- Serve as the technical lead for post-data collection activities, data cleaning, and survey monitoring.
- Liaise with partners, Principal Investigators, and stakeholders to provide updates and build collaboration.
Support proposal writing and project development efforts in coordination with the Research Manager.
Qualifications/Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of project management experience in research-related work.
- Advanced skills in Stata or R, and experience with SurveyCTO or ODK.
- Demonstrated leadership in data collection and analysis.
- Excellent communication skills in English; fluency in Filipino highly preferred.
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in economics, political science, public policy, or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience working with IPA or academic researchers.
Field experience in the Philippines or similar environments.
Work location
CITY OF PASIG, NCR, SECOND DISTRICT
Remarks
Interested applicants should submit their applications (i.e., letter of intent, resume) to hr-philippines@poverty-action.org attention to: Human Resource Coordinator or contact Innovations for Poverty Action in the Philippines, telephone number: +639086322031.
Name of foreign national intending to apply for the position: Aubrey JolexAddress: Pasig City
Nationality: Malawi
Intended period of employment: Two (2) years
IPA hereby declares that the above-named foreign national is able, willing, and qualified to perform the services and job description for this position. The Company has the intention to employ said foreign national and apply for an Alien Employment Permit with the Department of Labor and Employment – National Capital Region located at 967 Maligaya Street, Malate, Manila.
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