The Analyst supports the advisory arm of Busara in making informed decisions and setting priorities on projects. This Analyst position will be hosted in the Social Cohesion portfolio.
The Analyst shall assist senior staff across multiple projects and clients by providing support on client deliverables and other internal portfolio objectives by engaging in capacity strengthening, knowledge development and dissemination, qualitative and quantitative research activities.
Analysts will be tasked with supporting the structuring and composing of reports, client deliverables, and analysis on ongoing projects, in close coordination with the Associates and Engagement Directors.
Key Accountabilities/ResponsibilitiesCORE PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analysts will work closely with project leads to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve inquiries on external and internal research data and act as a research resource person for senior leadership, internal teams, staff, and external parties.
Work closely, when necessary, with other team members to source, clean, and structure data.
Support the design of effective quantitative and qualitative survey instruments and coordinate all activities associated with survey development including research, formatting, liaising with survey programming teams, analyzing, summarizing, and presenting results; write reports highlighting key findings and present results.
Support the design and implementation of capacity strengthening initiatives with targeted stakeholder groups. The support will include: analyzing needs assessment and feedback surveys, organizing virtual and in-person learning events on pre-determined, supporting partner engagements and attending external events.
Support Associates/Senior Associates in preparing materials such as, but not limited to, training materials, drafts of client reports, experimental designs, literature reviews, proposals, and pitch decks.
Coordinate external stakeholder engagement using various appropriate channels including but not limited to; written outputs, webinars, in-person events and virtual learning sessions.
Support multiple large-scale research and advisory projects at a given time as may be required.
Clarify research requests to identify potential data sources and informational resources; identify, and discuss research needs with Associates and Engagement Directors.
Carry out general logistics planning for project activities as it relates to content outcomes such as phasing of field activities, coordinating meetings, etc. Work closely with the Project Operations team and the project team to plan logistics for field operations, knowledge dissemination, capacity strengthening, data collection, and data quality assurance.
Participate in field work for assigned projects as may be required.
Ensure that all project coordination work is communicated with the relevant teams at Busara to ensure proper roll-out of the engagement. This includes, but is not limited to, finance, procurement, operations, facilities, and wellness.
Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the project supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience; Minimum Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Economics, Social Sciences, or related fields.
Experience and interest in working on topics of social cohesion (e.g., identity, trust, governance, conflict resolution, civic engagement etc.)
Experience in client and partner relationship management
Experience in developing and disseminating learning materials
Understanding of key issues affecting social cohesion in the East African region.
High level of self-motivation and energy, an optimistic “can-do” attitude.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Qualitative and quantitative research or data analytic skills preferred.
Excellent organizational skills.
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player.
Interest and experience working in a fast-paced working environment.
Fluency and excellent communication and writing skills with a mastery of English and (if applicable) at least one other appropriate language for the office in which they will be based.
Extreme attention to detail while sustaining a global focus and vision for institutional planning and decision making.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability, interest and willingness to travel to all project locations as assigned which may include in-country, regional and international locations in the Global South.
Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred.
Familiarity with behavioral science.
Familiarity with client and partner relationship management
Familiarity with developing learning materials and facilitating learning sessions
Familiarity with R, STATA, Python, SAS, and/or other programming languages
Exposure to large-scale research and consulting projects in countries in which Busara has an office.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field
- Experience or interest in social cohesion topics such as identity, trust, governance, conflict resolution, or civic engagement
- Experience in client and partner relationship management
- Experience developing and disseminating learning materials
- Understanding of social cohesion issues in the East African region
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, organizational, and English writing skills
- Qualitative and quantitative research or data analysis skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently and collaboratively, and operate in a fast-paced environment
- Fluency in English and, where applicable, another appropriate local office language
- Willingness and ability to travel to assigned in-country, regional, and international project locations
- Familiarity with randomized controlled trials
- Familiarity with behavioral science
- Familiarity with facilitating learning sessions
- Familiarity with R, STATA, Python, SAS, or other programming languages
- Exposure to large-scale research and consulting projects
What We Do
Busara is a Nairobi-based nonprofit research and advisory organization that applies social and behavioral science to development and poverty-alleviation challenges in the Global South. It conducts rigorous, data-driven research with universities and research organizations, and provides advisory and consulting services to governments, NGOs, and private companies. Its work translates behavioral insights into practical solutions for policymakers and other agents of change.
