Quantitative Research Associate at American Institutes for Research

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for the position include:

• The Quantitative Research Associate provides statistical and analytical support, responsibilities include:
• Collect, compile, validate, interpret, and analyze data and trends using standard practices and techniques
• Perform computer modeling or simulation for simple to moderately complex forecasting using standard software packages
• Apply quantitative analysis techniques and methods
• Work on moderately complex assignments under indirect supervision
• Conduct literature reviews and write sections of proposals and deliverables
• Responsible for maintaining and checking the accuracy of data for assigned projects
• Communicate project support needs and requests to senior management and clientele, provide administrative support where applicable
• Utilize external resources to supplement, organize, and contribute to tasks and projects

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2 years of experience or Master’s degree in such fields as social sciences, statistics, quantitative methods or related field
• Experience with STATA
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
• Experience living or working in other countries strongly preferred but not required

 Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds
• Strong organizational skills
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Ability to work independently on detailed assignments
• Fluent French and English speaker with strong cross-cultural written and verbal communication skills
  preferred but not required