Research Associate

The Associate supports both the advisory and research arms of Busara by leading the planning, execution, and day to day management of Busara projects.As primary project manager for all external Busara projects, an Associate quickly gains an expert understanding of a particular problem or research question and uses all tools at their disposal, both within and outside Busara to execute an engagement to the highest possible degree, with careful consideration of timing and budget. An Associate develops creative and rigorous solutions to client and partner needs and manages both internal and external relationships with energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism. Associates directly manage other project staff that work on their project and, as well as liaise with other Busara teams and are expected to coordinate and manage staff effectively.

CORE PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES: Associates will work closely with Busara offices and directly with academic researchers and advisory clients to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

Engage in multiple large-scale research and advisory projects at a given time.

Plan, manage, and execute external and internal engagements independently from start to finish with limited supervision.Incorporate the latest research in qualitative and quantitative methods, behavioral science, psychology, economics, and development to provide creative solutions to engagements.

Manage and conduct qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis.

Design, launch, and analyze effective quantitative and qualitative survey instruments with coordination among project staff (Analysts, Project Leads, Data and Programming, and Operations teams).

Serve as a point of contact for clients and partners. 

Effectively manage the needs of stakeholders through proactive communication and troubleshooting.

Contribute to project on-boarding and off-boarding for knowledge management.Responsible for project timelines, deliverables, reports, and staffing.

Contribute to the creation of proposals, concept notes, and pitch decks for new business opportunities and knowledge sharing.

Present at conferences, networking events, or client meetings.

Contribute to the design, execution, and dissemination of Busara internal research projects.

Work closely to lead or support other Associates to fulfill engagement requirements.

Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the project supervisor.