Quantitative Researcher

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting and working closely with the team at Outline India, the quantitative researcher will be engaging primarily in enforcing quantitative methodologies and implementing survey tools on digital platforms, training field teams, and ensuring field surveys are planned and implemented in a structured manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Data checks and analysis Management and monitoring of datasets on a regular basis. Oversee daily data collection activities and ensure adherence to data quality protocols.

Data cleaning.

Quantitative analysis and visualization using STATA/R.

Assist in writing reports.

Proposal

Secondary research and sampling for proposals.

Planning and budgeting for field surveys.

Prepare budget for the new contracts.

Fieldwork planning and execution

Developing, coding, and deploying survey tools using CAPI programs like Survey CTO.

Review of survey tools received from clients and translation of the same.

Assist the research team in developing training material for the field team.

-Travel to the field for the purpose of training and monitoring fieldwork (on hold during covid19).

-Training field team on the usage of CAPI on tablets (virtual during covid19).

Coordination with the field team to ensure quality data checks.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Essential:

Strong knowledge of quantitative methods of data collection and the ability to analyze data.

Experience in working with STATA is mandatory.

- Familiarity with other Quantitative software packages will be good (e.g. STATA/SPSS/Python/ R).

Masters Degree in Economics or a related field.

Fluency in English and Hindi (knowledge of any other regional language will be valuable).

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired:

2+ years of experience in quantitative studies.

Experience in the development sector.

Candidates having prior fieldwork experience will be given preference.

Professional experience in M&E in project-based settings.

Experience in working with National/ International NGOs/ UN Bodies/Government/start-ups will be valued.

Demonstrated experience in using digital data collection platforms and in cleaning datasets.