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Quantitative Researcher

This job posting is for a Research and Evaluation Officer position at Vashi Impact Group, an international development consultancy. The role involves writing monitoring and evaluation reports, analyzing quantitative data using software like SPSS and Excel, managing data collection processes, and presenting reports to clients. The ideal candidate has a degree in international development or statistics, 3+ years of research/evaluation experience, strong data analysis and writing skills, and experience working with NGOs. The posting provides criteria for essential and desirable qualifications and will prioritize applicants from the global south, especially young women and people with disabilities.

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Quantitative Researcher

This job posting is for a Research and Evaluation Officer position at Vashi Impact Group, an international development consultancy. The role involves writing monitoring and evaluation reports, analyzing quantitative data using software like SPSS and Excel, managing data collection processes, and presenting reports to clients. The ideal candidate has a degree in international development or statistics, 3+ years of research/evaluation experience, strong data analysis and writing skills, and experience working with NGOs. The posting provides criteria for essential and desirable qualifications and will prioritize applicants from the global south, especially young women and people with disabilities.

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Research and Evaluation Officer (Quantitative)

Location: Remote

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT VASHI IMPACT GROUP .................................................................................................................... 2
THE ROLE ................................................................................................................................................... 2
WHAT WE ARE WE LOOKING FOR................................................................................................................ 2
JOB CRITERIA ............................................................................................................................................. 2
WHAT DO WE OFFER .................................................................................................................................. 3
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES AND THE DEADLINE ............................................................................................ 3
RENUMERATION AND DEADLINE................................................................................................................. 3

1
ABOUT VASHI IMPACT GROUP
Vashi Impact Group (VIG) is a registered international development and humanitarian consultancy group. We
are a group of an all-women-led social enterprise from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds based out of
London, New Delhi, Kabul and Kampala. VIG specifically seeks to address a feminist and intersectional agenda
in Asian, MENA, Latin America and African regions. As a feminist organisation, we are inspired by the works of
Bell Hooks, Maya Angelou, June Jordan, Angela Davis, Patricia Hill Collins, Pragna Patel, Nira-Yuval Davis, Avtar
Brah, and Kimberly Crenshaw.

Our team consists of individuals affected by war, people with disability, refugees, women, and individuals from
minority backgrounds. Our team is based across the globe and maintain links with grassroots organisations,
government agencies, development partners and the private sector. Apart from being fluent in English, VIG
team members can communicate in a number of languages including Sign Language, French, Spanish, Arabic,
Kurdish, Pashto, Farsi, Luganda, Somali, Amharic, Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi.

THE ROLE
This role will sit in the Global Programmes Team and will be managed by the Global Programmes Manager with
dotted line management to the Executive Director. The consultant will join a fast-paced organization who is
growing fast. She/he will be responsible for writing monitoring and evaluation reports on a day to day basis
making sure they read well and are acceptable at a very high standards. She/he will liaise with the Global
Programmes Manager and the Executive Director to capture relevant information for inception reports etc.
She/he will have strong analytical skills (qualitative and quantitative and experience using SPSS, NVIVO,
ODK/KOBO, SurveyCTO etc. She/he will train data collectors and enumerators remotely, manage the field work
and data collection process. She/he will communicate with clients, present reports and data. She/he will also
train and engage the Evaluation Assistant.

WHAT WE ARE WE LOOKING FOR


We are looking for a highly capable and motivated individual to join our team as a Research and Evaluation
Officer. You must possess excellent writing skills. It is important that you have significant research and/or
evaluation background. This role is suitable for an individual who would like to develop leadership skills and
work at the international level with international clients. This role would suit someone who is a learner, take
initiatives, have a laptop and can work from anywhere. You might have to travel occasionally to African, Asian
and European countries. However, it’s not a must if you a childcare or other family related commitments. We
are looking for someone who is flexible and able to deliver ideas in concise manner in internal and external
meetings. You should be a team player and be able commit yourself to VIG and its principles of feminism.

JOB CRITERIA
Essential Desirable Assessment
Degree in international development, Masters in a relevant area CV
quantitative methods, statistics or equivalent
from an internationally recognized
institute/university
3+ years of research / evaluation background CV
Experience developing quantitative tools and Written test
complex evaluation matrices
Experience analysing data in excel, STATA/SPSS or Written test
similar software

2
Data management and analysis skills Interview
(quantitative)
Excellent English language skills (spoken and Knowledge of Interview
written) other languages will be a Written test
plus
Excellent writing skills (should be able to submit Publication record (an evaluation Interview
an example of a writing with your CV) Report or similar) Written test
Able to work independently Interview
Experience working with an NGO and/or CV
international development consultancy firms
Highly motivated and self-learner Interview
Confident and able to deliver ideas in a concise Interview
manner
Emotionally intelligent and practical Interview
Ability to meet deadlines Interview
Experience or knowledge of managing Interview
international donors / clients
Adhere to feminist and do no harm principles Interview

WHAT WE OFFER
• Independent working environment
• Flexible working hours
• Technical training / learning opportunities
• International travel experience / exposure
• Mental health leave
• Performance-based rewards
• Time in lieu
• Remote work opportunities

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES AND THE DEADLINE


While this opportunity is open to anyone, we will give priority to individuals based in the Global South,
especially young women and/or people with disability who are at the start of their careers.

To apply, send your CV (no longer than 3 pages) and a writing sample in English to
[email protected]. Applications who do not meet the submission criteria and deadline will be
disqualified.

RENUMERATION AND DEADLINE


Salary will be based on the level of expertise and experience. We are recruiting on a rolling basis.

Start date: ASAP.

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