Associate - Health at Busara Center for Behavioral Economics

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
3 years ago

Additional Details

Job ID
33159
Job Views
351

Job Description



Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities


CORE 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


CORE ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:


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



  • Work with the Associate team to conduct goal-setting exercises, objectives and key results, and team building events

  • Contribute to skills-building workshops for Associate teams

  • Assist with internal initiatives where necessary

  • Serve as mentors to Analysts and Project Lead team members, when requested


Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:


Minimum Requirements



  • A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related fields; Clear interest in health focused research and behavioral science

  • Strong qualitative, quantitative, research, and data analytic skills

  • 2+ years previous work experience in health focused research

  • Experience managing large scale research and consulting projects in developing countries

  • Demonstrates the ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations

  • Strong quantitative skills including knowledge of and experience working with data analysis software (STATA, Python, R)

  • 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

  • Interest and experience working in a fast-paced working environment

  • 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


Desired Qualifications:



  • A Master’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related fields

  • Experience managing or mentoring staff

  • Familiarity with randomized controlled trials and/or quasi-experimental designs

  • Technical understanding of qualitative research techniques

  • Strong academic behavioral science background

  • Knowledge of the application of behavioral science to real-world problems


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