Data and Research Associate - New Delhi, India - ACCESS Development Services
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3 weeks ago
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION:
Data and Research Associate
LOCATION:
New Delhi
**REPORTS TO: Program Lead LEVEL/
GRADE:
Consultant
**About ACCESS: ACCESS is a national livelihood support organization, with a focus on incubating innovations for sustainable
livelihoods of the poor. With support from DFID (Govt. of UK), ACCESS was established in March 2006
as a professional new generation agency to contribute to and support poverty reduction in India. ACCESS
works to accelerate collaboration and drive narratives that impact economic inclusion and create well-being
among vulnerable communities across markets.
Access program on financial health i3-Access is seeking a qualified team member to work in the
space of data and research related to financial health
**Position Summary: The Data and Research Associate will work linked to financial inclusion and financial health research.
He/she will be part of the team that will produce, consolidate and communicates research and data on
supply, demand, and regulation in the space of inclusive finance and in areas that contribute to financial
health Research will be gender, age, and other thematic specific. The team produces well-researched and
targeted communications and knowledge products to influence policymakers, the private sector,
practitioners, and research communities.
Overall, the Data and Research Associate will work on demand, supply, and policy-related data collection,
research, and analysis of data on different segments. He/she would be working closely with the Data and
Research Specialist and other team members working on the agenda.
Responsibilities:
Support the implementation of the data and research strategy for financial health, including how the
COP hub will establish and maintain partnerships around data.
- Work on undertaking thematic research based on multiple data sources including big data for sourcing and
- Develop data collection and reporting mechanisms to better understand financial health of
elderly, and others;
- Work on research and data collection, and/or additional surveys and market research where necessary,
agenda.
Knowledge Management
- Identify areas where data and research (insights) can improve efficiency, encourage collaboration and
last-mile customer segments MSMEs, women, youth, migrants, and specific sustainable development goals
SDG1 poverty reduction, SDGs 5 Gender equality, SDG 8 inclusive economic growth and decent workand
SDG 7 energy access.
- Work on methodologies for data analytics and research, research dissemination, and data communications
- Ensure that activities, research, and workshops/seminars are gender equitable, and highlight the specific
- Communicate relevant lessons and feedback within Access to support the development of a strategic approach
Coordination and Collaboration:
- Collaborate with the Communications Specialist where relevant, to generate data to be used in
- Ensure the Data team supports FH team members, acting as crosscutting communication and information
**Education, Skills & Experience: - Master's degree in economics, public/business administration, social sciences, or related fields.
- Minimum 35 years of relevant experience at the national or international level;
- Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation tools and methodologies and data analysis
- Ability to develop research and data analysis approaches, methodologies, and databases;
- Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis capacities. Experience with statistical analysis tools,
microfinance and MSME development is an advantage;
- Experience in project management, coordinating projects, and supporting stakeholder engagement
- Strong networking capabilities and ability to associate him/herself with a range of actors (including
- Experiences with similar assignments in developing countries, in Asia or Africa will be an advantage;
- Excellent computer literacy, including research skills, including the ability to work regularly with MS Word,
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