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Job Summary

The Research Associate will support the MSME Microinsurance Research Project within IPA Philippines. The role contributes to research preparation, fieldwork, data collection and quality management, coordination with project partners, and project closeout. The Research Associate will help ensure that the project produces high-quality datasets and timely research outputs.

Responsibilities

Data collection and data management (50%)

Support the preparation and implementation of surveys, focus group discussions (FGDs), and other data collection activities.
Manage, clean, and organize research datasets and documentation.
Conduct data quality checks and resolve data issues in coordination with the research team.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of datasets and data outputs for analysis.

Technical leadership (30%)

Support the development, testing, and refinement of research instruments and protocols.
Provide technical support for research activities, including fieldwork and data collection.
Support analysis and interpretation of findings related to MSME risks, insurance needs, preferences, and willingness to pay.

Partner management (20%)

Coordinate with internal teams, field staff, and external partners on research activities, data requirements, and timelines.
Support coordination with relevant stakeholders, including local government units (LGUs) and other project partners.
Prepare inputs for project updates, documentation, presentations, and reporting.
Support the timely completion and submission of project deliverables.

Profile

Qualifications

2 years of project management experience
Extensive experience supervising data collection, teams of field workers, and survey design and implementation
Extensive experience conducting social science or economic field research
Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies
Strong written and oral communication skills and complete fluency in English
Proficiency in Filipino (language requirement listed in source)
Advanced experience and skills in Stata or R, and SurveyCTO or ODK
Master’s degree in economics, public policy, social science, or a related field (preferred)
Background in randomized controlled trials (preferred)
Experience in building capacity on technical matters (preferred)

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Innovations for Poverty Action

IPA brings together researchers and decision-makers to design, rigorously evaluate, and refine these solutions ensuring that the evidence created is used to improve the lives of the world’s poor.

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Unknown
Between 250 and 2000 employees
Others

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This structure did not communicate to us the labels or certifications that it was able to obtain.

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