Analyst Research

The Analyst, Research (“the Analyst”) reports to the Director, Research. The Analyst provides research assistance to OCE economists by cleaning and preparing data sets; analysing large data sets using a variety of econometric techniques; and summarising and reporting on key research findings. The Analyst also contributes to the preparation, running and analysis of the core surveys conducted by OCE either independently or under the supervision of OCE economists.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Organize, clean, manage, and analyse on a day-to-day basis large-scale data sets in OCE;
• Assist with the analysis of data for several long-term research projects as well as OCE publications such as the annual Transition Report;
• Based on the above, contribute to the generation of key OCE products, including sections in the Transition Report, working papers, and journal publications;
• Assist with developing new or updated survey instruments (questionnaires)
• Assist with organisational tasks, such as managing selection of consultants implementing field work, including for randomised controlled trials
• Performing ad hoc assignments, including presentations and briefing notes on specific topics

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in economics or a related field;
• Experience in managing large micro datasets;
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including a strong knowledge of Stata and/or R;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Familiarity with the EBRD region of operations and work or study experience in the region is helpful;
• Knowledge of one or more languages of the region is an advantage.

Source: https://jobs.ebrd.com/job/London-Analyst,-Research/1118387601/