Research Associate-Infant Feeding Project

2 weeks ago

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Cerp Center for Economic Research in Pakistan Full time
Overview

The Infant Feeding Project at CERP aims to conduct a Randomized Controlled Trial to evaluate an intervention involving a mHealth tool and training targeting community-based Lady Health Workers (LHWs) to increase WHO-recommended breastfeeding practices in rural Pakistan. The project designs, develops and tests the intervention that provides decision-making support and educational tools to LHWs to improve infant and child health outcomes. The project's scope may include additional studies related to LHWs and maternal and child health care in the future.

The Principal Investigators (PIs) are Dr. Erica Field (Duke University), Dr. Katherine Vyborny (World Bank), Dr. Muhammad Yasir Khan (University of Pittsburgh), Dr. Nicola Singletary (North Carolina State University), Dr. Laila Ladak (Aga Khan University), Ms. Zohra Kurji (Aga Khan University), Ms. Zahra Shaheen (formerly Aga Khan University). The project works closely with PIs and partner organizations, including provincial health departments, to design and implement the project.

CERP is recruiting a Research Associate based at the CERP office in Lahore (with possible travel to rural areas around Lahore for fieldwork). The Research Associate will report to the Program Manager and the PIs.

Job description and responsibilities
  • Design data collection tools, manage datasets, conduct fieldwork for research purposes and data analysis in collaboration with researchers and the field team.
  • Manage and oversee field activities through recruitment, training, and supervision/monitoring of the field team, and provide reporting and documentation for the PIs.
  • Lead the development of data collection and entry tools, including survey coding, spot-checking, and managing data storage/backup.
  • Clean datasets and perform data analysis using econometric and statistical techniques with the PIs.
  • Coordinate with the team developing the mHealth software application and other external partners to ensure timely development, testing, and rollout of the application.
  • Monitor compliance of RCT conditions for different interventions.
  • Prepare progress reports and other deliverables for the PIs and other stakeholders as needed.
Qualifications and Skills
  • Background in Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related discipline.
  • Preferably 3-4 years of relevant experience in research/program design and/or evaluation, including surveys, focus groups, and interviews.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of STATA for data cleaning and analysis; experience managing large datasets, data collection, quality checks, and presenting project findings.
  • Familiarity with ODK/SurveyCTO is preferred.
  • Ability to manage fieldwork in rural areas, including field visits.
  • Ability to work in a small team and take direction; experience leading teams is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate between project members and stakeholders.
  • Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Willing to take on added responsibilities as the project progresses.
  • Fluent in English and Urdu.
Seniority level
  • Associate
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Research
  • Industries: Think Tanks and Research Services

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