Senior Research Assistant, Evaluation, Research & Analytics Division, United States

Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over one hundred countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Social Impact strives to be a great place to work. We are proud of our diversity and actively seek to expand it as a way of improving our employees' experience, our collective professional breadth and the quality of the work we do. We seek to promote equity and inclusion through our policies and practices and build a culture of belonging for everyone where differences and authenticity are honored and embraced. We work hard to create opportunities for growth and ensure that our staff are fulfilled and engaged. We believe we are better when we collaborate, learn from one another and have fun while working hard.

Position Description:

SI is seeking a Senior Research Assistant to support projects in the Evaluation, Research & Analytics (ERA) Division. The Senior Research Assistant reports to Research Managers on individual projects and a Research Manager in the ERA Division as their direct supervisor.

Depending on the candidate's experience level and qualifications, this vacancy can be a Research Assistant. To qualify for this level of position, candidates must have a minimum of relevant Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities:

Administrative:

• Provide general administrative support to project teams including drafting contracts, processing invoices, reconciling expenditures, and arranging travel for team members.
• Schedule meetings and take notes during presentations and/or trainings.
• Format and copy edit documents and reports.
• Support budget monitoring and client financial reporting in collaboration with finance department and project teams.

Technical:

While this position will be primarily administrative, the Research Assistant may have the opportunity to contribute to technical tasks based on their ability and the needs of their projects. These technical tasks may include:

• Conducting desk research.
• Assisting in the development and programming of survey instruments.
• Supporting data quality monitoring.
• Managing and cleaning quantitative datasets.
• Conducting qualitative coding.
• Supporting basic quantitative or qualitative analysis and writing.
• Prior academic or professional experience in these technical areas is helpful though not required for this role.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, International Development, Development Economics, Data Science, Public Policy, or other relevant field.
• One year of relevant professional work experience in research and/or evaluation.
• Strong task and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize between tasks and communicate effectively across project teams while meeting deadlines.
• Proactive and willing to learn in a collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to research methods or monitoring and evaluation, either through formal or informal coursework, internships, or previous work experience.
• A commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive work and learning environment.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting government contracts (with USAID, MCC, State and other development agencies).
• Working proficiency in a foreign language, especially Spanish or French.

Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.