Job Title: Research Associate
Duty Station: Head Office, Islamabad
Reporting to: Team Lead, UIL
Background
Research and Development Solutions (RADS) is a for-profit private-sector organization providing research, technical assistance, surveys, and monitoring services in partnership with governments, donors, and NGOs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing research protocols, survey tools, and data collection plans
- Support literature reviews, desk research, and background documentation
- Coordinate and oversee field activities, including data collection and quality control
- Clean, manage, and analyze datasets using tools like Stata, R, SPSS, or Excel
- Contribute to data visualization and dashboard development (Power BI/Tableau)
- Draft research reports, policy briefs, presentations, and academic papers
- Liaise with field teams, government counterparts, and development partners
- Support capacity-building activities including trainings, workshops, and webinars
- Maintain documentation, ethical compliance, and data protection protocols
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Data Science, Public Health, or related field
1–3 years of relevant experience in research or development sector
Strong command over research methodologies (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods)
Proficiency in statistical/data analysis software (e.g., Stata, R, SPSS)
Experience in working with data visualization or GIS tools is a plus
Excellent writing and communication skills in English
Ability to work independently, manage timelines, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams
Willingness to travel to field sites, if required
Preferred:
- Familiarity with health systems, urban development, family planning, nutrition, or immunization programs in Pakistan
- Experience in donor-funded projects (e.g., Gavi, WHO, UNICEF, BMGF)
- Knowledge of Power BI or dashboarding tools