Research Analyst

Job Summary

The Research Analyst supports the design, implementation, and analysis of impact evaluations across the IPA Latin America and Caribbean (LACO) and Peru office portfolio. The office manages applied research and evidence-to-policy projects in partnership with government counterparts, regulators, and implementing partners across areas including financial inclusion, digital payments, natural resource governance, education, and social protection.

The Research Analyst works directly with researchers, government partners, and field teams to manage data, coordinate project activities, and produce policy-relevant analysis, reporting to the Research Associate.

Responsibilities

Research Design and Implementation Support the design and implementation of impact evaluations, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs), across the office's thematic areas. Coordinate project activities, timelines, and deliverables in multi-stakeholder environments, supervising field teams where required. Maintain data quality, documentation, and compliance with research protocols throughout the project cycle.

Support the development of new research opportunities and proposals within the office's thematic areas. Data Management and Analysis Clean, manage, and analyze quantitative data, including large administrative datasets, primarily in Stata. Conduct cost-effectiveness analysis and prepare policy-relevant results for government and public-sector partners.

Apply AI tools and agentic workflows, and use project management platforms such as Asana, to streamline task tracking and team coordination. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Prepare and facilitate technical workshops and meetings with government counterparts and senior partners. Draft research outputs, including reports, presentations, and briefs that translate results into policy recommendations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in economics, public policy, statistics, or other social science disciplines. At least one year of experience supporting or leading applied research projects; RCT experience preferred. Familiarity with cost-effectiveness analysis. Experience working with government counterparts or public-sector partners on evidence-to-policy work.

Prior experience managing projects, people, and deadlines in multi-stakeholder environments. Knowledge of statistics, econometrics, and the fundamentals of impact evaluation. Data management and analysis in Stata; experience with administrative data. Experience facilitating technical workshops or meetings with senior stakeholders.

Demonstrated proficiency with AI tools and agentic workflows, including integration with project management platforms such as Asana. Experience working with administrative data in fast-paced environments, including cleaning, managing, and analyzing large datasets. Oral and written English proficiency. (preferred) Experience in education research or projects on financial inclusion and/or social protection.

(preferred) Location This position is based in Lima, Peru and is a full-time role within the IPA Latin America and Caribbean (LACO) and Peru country office. The position is temporary (3-5 months). Reports To Research Associate Deadline to Apply 15 July About IPA Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit that discovers and advances what works to improve the lives of people living in poverty.

IPA brings together researchers and decision-makers to design, rigorously evaluate, and refine these solutions and their applications, ensuring that the evidence created is used to improve the lives of people living in poverty. In recent decades, trillions of dollars have been spent on programs designed to reduce global poverty, but clear evidence of which programs succeed is rare, and when evidence does exist, decision-makers often do not know about it.

IPA exists to bring together leading researchers and these decision-makers to ensure that the evidence we create leads to a tangible impact on the world. Since its founding in 2002, IPA has worked with over 600 leading academics to conduct over 1,000 evaluations in 52 countries. This research has informed hundreds of successful programs that now impact millions of individuals worldwide.

Safeguarding at IPA At Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), we are committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for all individuals, particularly children and vulnerable adults. As IPA adheres to strict safeguarding principles, selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards. By joining IPA, you become part of a team dedicated to ethical conduct, social responsibility, and meaningful impact in the fight against global poverty.

Together, we work to create a better world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive with dignity and respect.