PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION: Work with the D3 staff to support data collection, review and analysis.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop an understanding of the D3 research process
• Assist staff with formatting questionnaires
• Prepare variable trackers
• Generate SPSS syntax files for basic data processing
• Conduct thorough reviews of data sets, including quality control checking
• Prepare topline reports, banner tables, or marginals tables
• Write and/or edit summary reports/slide decks with data visualizations
• Become familiar with methodology reporting
• Assist staff in reviewing deliverables for accuracy
• Conduct desk research as needed
• Learn SPSS data management and analysis skills
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: (Minimum requirements for the position.)
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative social science research
• Capable of self-directed and independent research
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Able to communicate ideas and information effectively and professionally
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
• Desirable: foreign language skills
• Desirable: proficiency in SPSS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: (Minimum requirements for the position.)
• Minimum of two years of undergraduate education
• Exposure to and/or a strong interest in international social science research and technology
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• General office tasks including filing and using a computer in an indoor office setting
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: D3 has a corporate commitment to equal employment opportunity. In that spirit, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, gender, age, religious affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, U.S. veteran status, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.
Benefits: D3 offers all full-time employees comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life insurance, dependent care, identity protection, flexible leave, 12 paid holidays, and occasional bonus plans.
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What We Do
D3: Designs, Data, Decisions is a full-service market and social science research company that has served the “design, data, and decisions” research needs of an international clientele since 1985.
D3 has particular expertise in providing global research solutions for news organizations, international development and assistance programming, public policy formulation, and audience and media measurement. We have conducted regional and country-specific research in more than 120 countries, including fragile states and conflict environments. We manage simultaneous data collection in multiple countries. Clients also look to us for survey data management, and detailed, strategic recommendations.
Recognizing that conflict and fragility negatively impact millions of lives and pose distinct challenges for both developed and developing countries, D3 has cultivated deep and successful relationships to sustain field operations in difficult environments where no reliable alternative exists. Notable examples include Afghanistan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Iraq where D3 has used knowledge and resource transfer to build thriving research companies.
