6 Impact Evaluation Jobs

The Development Innovation Lab at the University of Chicago uses the tools of economics to develop innovations with the potential to benefit millions of people in low- and middle-income countries. It was founded and is led by Nobel laureate Michael Kremer. Position Description DIL is seeking Predoctoral Associates to collaborate on new and ongoing research in development economics. Successful applicants will be based in project locations and work closely with Principal Investigators (PIs) at the Development Innovation Lab (DIL) at the University of Chicago, including Professor Michael Kremer, Nobel laureate and DIL Faculty Director to design and implement research projects. The ideal candidate is passionate about conducting research in development economics. We are open to candidates with education and training in non-economics fields who demonstrate interest in development research. The Predoctoral role offers training and mentorship for candidates with an interest in pursuing doctoral programs in economics and/or related fields. Predoctoral associates will have an opportunity to engage with important development stakeholders (including DILs government partners), understand public programs in these sectors, and work with different data sources. The role is designed to aid pre-doctoral associates in their preparation for a Phd but also offers valuable exposure in case they choose to pursue a different professional path at the end of the position. Predoctoral associates will have the option to spend some time at the University of Chicago in the United States, where they will gain exposure to the development economics community. Formal employment will be through an in-country employer of record (EoR) under contract with DIL. Additional details regarding salary, benefits and terms and conditions of employment offered by the EoR will be provided to individuals during the hiring process. Responsibilities Supports the design and implementation of research under the direction of the PI. Lead data quality assurance efforts for studies Collects, records and analyzes data from field activities. Develop new projects in partnership with the PI and Lead Researchers at the Lab Manage relationships with partner organizations Conducts literature reviews. Participates in writing reports and manuscripts. Ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. Trains and oversees the work of research support personnel. Transcribes and codes data; develops data collection instruments. Presents research findings at staff meetings, seminars, and scientific conferences. Assists with building databases. Recruit and schedule research subjects. Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project. Conducting other relevant administrative tasks, as needed. Required Qualifications Education A bachelors or masters degree in Economics, Public Policy, Engineering, Environment Policy or Science or another field relevant to project needs. Experience : A minimum of one to two years of relevant research experience, which may include experience while in school. Experience working, studying, or spending significant time in developing countries or strong demonstrated interest in doing so. Strong demonstrated interest in the development sector. Knowledge of research techniques and methods in relevant scientific fields. Excellent data management, cleaning, and analysis skills or demonstrated interest in learning those skills. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of impact evaluations, particularly, randomized controlled trials (preferred). Previous experience conducting development economics research as a Research Associate or similar role or, alternatively, technical skills (coding, analysis, and theory) with strong motivation to learn how to conduct field-based research in development economics. Familiarity with Stata, R, and SurveyCTO is preferred. Competencies Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player. Strong communication, and presentation skills. Knowledge of research techniques and methods in relevant scientific fields. Knowledge of impact evaluations, particularly, randomized controlled trials. Excellent data management, cleaning, and analysis skills. Familiarity with Stata, R, and SurveyCTO is preferred. Fluency in English. Proficiency in other Indian languages and language spoken in project location preferred. Working Conditions Positions will be based in the relevant project location. Current project locations are: Bhubaneshwar, Vijayawada, Delhi, Bangalore. Base will be determined based on project needs. Travel to the United States Candidates must be flexible and able to travel extensively across India as per the requirement of their assignments. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in India.

DIL is seeking Predoctoral Associates to collaborate on new and ongoing research in development economics. Successful applicants will be based in project locations and work closely with Principal Investigators (PIs) at the Development Innovation Lab (DIL) at the University of Chicago, including Professor Michael Kremer, Nobel laureate and DIL Faculty Director to design and implement research projects. The ideal candidate is passionate about conducting research in development economics. We are open to candidates with education and training in non-economics fields who demonstrate interest in development research. The Predoctoral role offers training and mentorship for candidates with an interest in pursuing doctoral programs in economics and/or related fields. Predoctoral associates will have an opportunity to engage with important development stakeholders (including DILs government partners), understand public programs in these sectors, and work with different data sources. The role is designed to aid pre-doctoral associates in their preparation for a Phd but also offers valuable exposure in case they choose to pursue a different professional path at the end of the position. Predoctoral associates will have the option to spend some time at the University of Chicago in the United States, where they will gain exposure to the development economics community. Formal employment will be through an in-country employer of record (EoR) under contract with DIL. Additional details regarding salary, benefits and terms and conditions of employment offered by the EoR will be provided to individuals during the hiring process. Responsibilities Supports the design and implementation of research under the direction of the PI. Lead data quality assurance efforts for studies Collects, records and analyzes data from field activities. Develop new projects in partnership with the PI and Lead Researchers at the Lab Manage relationships with partner organizations Conducts literature reviews. Participates in writing reports and manuscripts. Ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. Trains and oversees the work of research support personnel. Transcribes and codes data; develops data collection instruments. Presents research findings at staff meetings, seminars, and scientific conferences. Assists with building databases. Recruits and schedules research subjects. Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project. Conducting other relevant administrative tasks, as needed. Required Qualifications Education A bachelors or masters degree in Economics, Public Policy, Engineering, Environment Policy or Science or another field relevant to project needs. Experience: A minimum of one to two years of relevant research experience, which may include experience while in school. Experience working, studying, or spending significant time in developing countries or strong demonstrated interest in doing so. Strong demonstrated interest in the development sector. Knowledge of research techniques and methods in relevant scientific fields. Excellent data management, cleaning, and analysis skills or demonstrated interest in learning those skills. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of impact evaluations, particularly, randomized controlled trials (preferred). Previous experience conducting development economics research as a Research Associate or similar role or, alternatively, technical skills (coding, analysis, and theory) with strong motivation to learn how to conduct field-based research in development economics. Familiarity with Stata, R, and Survey CTO is preferred. Competencies Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player. Strong communication, and presentation skills. Knowledge of research techniques and methods in relevant scientific fields. Knowledge of impact evaluations, particularly, randomized controlled trials. Excellent data management, cleaning, and analysis skills. Familiarity with Stata, R, and Survey CTO is preferred. Fluency in English. Proficiency in other Indian languages and language spoken in project location preferred. Working Conditions Positions will be based in the relevant project location. Current project locations are: Bhubaneshwar, Vijayawada, Delhi, Bangalore. Base will be determined based on project needs. Travel to the United States Candidates must be flexible and able to travel extensively across India as per the requirement of their assignments. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in India.

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu Length of Commitment: 1 year Education: Bachelors/Masters in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy or related fields Language requirement: English and Tamil PIs: Esther Duflo (MIT), Dr. Girija Vaidyanathan (Retd. IAS), Frank Schilbach (MIT) and others Project Description: The Research Associate (RA) will be an integral part of the Tamil Nadu Aging (TNAging) Portfolio, a long-standing collaborative initiative between J-PAL South Asia and the Government of Tamil Nadu aimed at improving the well-being of the elderly through evidence-informed policymaking. The RA will work across one or more studies under this portfolio, including longitudinal surveys, randomized evaluations (community-based mental health interventions, machine learning for health screening, etc.), and implementation pilots (study on caregivers of elders, etc.)). This is a unique opportunity to contribute to rigorous policy-relevant research, while engaging deeply with government systems. Roles and Responsibilities: Research Design and Data Management Assist in designing and refining survey instruments and qualitative research tools. Lead or support pilot testing, backchecks, and monitoring of survey protocols. Manage data quality processes, including field validations, cleaning, and preliminary analysis in Stata/R. Develop and maintain daily data tracking and progress dashboards. Uphold data security, research ethics, and compliance with J-PAL and IRB protocols. Field and Operations Management Supervise day-to-day field activities, including recruitment, training, and oversight of field teams (surveyors, field managers, data operators). Liaise closely with government officials and partner organizations to ensure effective on-ground coordination. Oversee implementation of study protocols and ensure timelines and quality benchmarks are met. Conduct regular visits to field sites across Tamil Nadu to ensure high-quality data collection and troubleshoot operational challenges. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Maintain strong relationship with multiple departments of the Government of Tamil Nadu and other key partners. Provide regular updates, process notes, and documentation to stakeholders. Support dissemination efforts, including creation of reports, policy briefs, and presentations with clear visualizations. Share timely insights with policymakers to inform real-time decisions. Team Collaboration Support and collaborate with other RAs, field team and team members across the TNAging Portfolio. Desired Qualifications and Experience: Required Bachelors/Masters degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related fields. Proficiency in Stata/R is non-negotiable; experience with data visualization tools is a plus. Strong Tamil and English communication skills (Tamil, spoken would suffice). Demonstrated ability to manage teams and juggle multiple tasks with attention to detail. Willingness to live in Chennai and travel extensively to rural field sites across Tamil Nadu. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems in real time. Preferred Prior experience with randomized controlled trials or quasi-experimental methods. Experience in research, monitoring evaluation, or development programs/impact evaluations of at least a year. Experience working with government systems or in public sector partnerships. Familiarity with issues of aging, rural health, mental health, or social protection.

Education: Bachelors in Economics, Statistics, Education or related fields Language requirements: English, Hindi Project Description: These positions relate to a portfolio of research on education reforms in India, based in JPAL South Asia, that is led by Profs. Karthik Muralidharan, Abhijeet Singh and Mauricio Romero. These evaluations are concentrated in four main thematic areas: improving the implementation of private school quotas in the Right to Education Act. improving foundational literacy and numeracy in primary schooling, understanding the structure and demand for preschools and large-scale school transformation in the public sector. These positions are based in multiple states, reflecting the spread of projects. This multi-year research agenda is funded through different research funders. In particular, two positions are funded through the What Works Hub for Global Education, a joint initiative supported by the UKs Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Research Associates Job Description Research Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercises, refining study designs and surveying instruments, managing survey teams, negotiating contracts with survey firms, checking and analyzing data, cleaning data and assisting in preliminary analysis, assisting in the writing of project reports and policy memos, and coordinating with local partners running the programs being evaluated. Research Associates Roles and Responsibilities: The RA will work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: Designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercises, refining study design, and surveying instruments. Managing teams: Recruit, train, and supervise both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff. Overseeing the implementation of the evaluation in accordance with the research design in association with our partner organization. Maintaining relationships with partner organizations at both headquarters and field levels. Supervising data collection and data-entry and ensuring good quality of the data at each of these two stages. Assisting with data cleaning and preliminary data analysis. Assisting in the preparation of documents and presentations for dissemination Reporting to PIs on all of the activities mentioned above. Desired Qualifications and Experience: A Bachelors degree in Economics, Statistics, Education or related fields. Experience living in a developing country is a strong plus. Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills. Fluency and excellent communication skills in Hindi/Tamil and English. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player. Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations. Knowledge of data analysis in Stata. Familiarity with impact evaluations and randomized controlled trials, in particular, preferred. Willingness to live in the state headquarters and travel extensively to study sites is essential. We are looking for a commitment period of 14 months for this position.

Minimum Education and Experience: Relevant Masters + 4 years full-time experience J-PAL SA seeks a Policy Manager to contribute to its mission of promoting evidence-informed policy in J-PALs E2C2 sector and the SARWA Initiative. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Support SARWAs two major government partnerships (DDWS, Ministry of Jal Shakti, GoI and the Government of Gujarat) and assist the SARWA team in building and strengthening other relevant government partnerships under the lab This will entail working closely with the government stakeholders to identify research opportunities at the national and state levels, synthesise administrative and secondary data and work on policy outreach at the state level with the overarching mandate of initiating new randomised evaluations, synthesising and disseminating evidence around air and water Maintain and grow effective relationships with government officials at the national and state levels in order to proactively understand policy priorities and develop long-term strategies for SARWA that align with its government partners Synthesise findings from J-PAL studies and develop knowledge products like case studies, policy briefs, and evidence notes for dissemination of policy insights from J-PAL research across relevant government departments Provide regular project updates to government officials on ongoing research studies funded by SARWA Coordinate between government officials and J-PAL affiliated researchers to organise events and webinars to explore new research opportunities and disseminate findings from relevant J-PAL studies Support J-PAL affiliated researchers in establishing research projects for randomized evaluations and scoping studies in collaboration with SARWAs government partners Support in ideating and developing SARWAs fundraising strategy and forging new partnerships with philanthropic organisations and other donors Conduct desk research, including literature review, data analysis and drafting reports based on SARWAs engagement with government partners Support J-PALs Policy Team in its mission of scaling up evidence-based interventions in the E2C2 sector This will entail working with J-PAL affiliated researchers, governments, civil society partners, and other ecosystem partners to promote the adaptation and scaling of evidence-based interventions in the E2C2 sector Identify new low-touch scaling opportunities in the E2C2 sector by coordinating among researchers, policymakers, and other organisations to assess existing and upcoming evidence-based interventions Assess policy relevance of the issue through a deep understanding of the policy priorities of governments, the availability of rigorous evidence through a detailed analysis of the research study, and the scalability of the interventions through conversations with ecosystem partners Secure buy-in from governments and/or multi-stakeholder partnerships to adopt key learnings from J-PAL studies to achieve impact at scale Develop knowledge products such as toolkits, implementation guidelines and other outputs to facilitate evidence-use by governments | Support J-PALs Policy Team in its mission of promoting evidence-informed policy in the E2C2 sector This will entail understanding, summarising and supporting the dissemination of J-PAL evidence in the E2C2 sector; and working with government, civil society partners, and donors to promote the production and use of rigorous evidence in the E2C2 sector Lead networking and follow-up with relevant government partners, civil society partners, donors and media to understand their policy priorities and promote the use and production of rigorous evidence Catalyse new randomised evaluation research by matching innovative projects in the region with J-PAL affiliated researchers in the sector Support efforts to build and maintain relationships with key partners in governments, NGOs, foundations, and multilateral aid agencies in the region Draft internal reference materials and external policy outreach materials summarising evidence from J-PAL evaluations related to the E2C2 sector (eg, summaries, briefs, policy memos, concept notes, letters, presentations) in clear, accurate, and non-technical language; Lead evidence dissemination activities by curating custom decks and evidence notes and representing J-PAL to share evidence in the E2C2 sector in meetings with relevant stakeholders Lead in designing and operationalising the overall strategy for the E2C2 sector People Management. Supervise team members in the Policy vertical. Provide additional support to the Policy Team as required. Participate in cross-vertical collaboration opportunities on a case-by-case basis. Support senior management in preparing for meetings with background research and meeting notes/memos. Support J-PAL SA in the curation of public goods and team events within the Policy vertical as well as other verticals as required. QUALIFICATIONS Education : Master's degree (preferably in economics, public policy, environment/climate policy, or international development). A strong technical understanding of impact evaluations is preferred. Experience : This position requires four or more years of relevant experience in addition to a relevant Master's degree. Demonstrated interest and experience in environment, energy, air and water pollution, and/or climate policy and in program evaluation will be considered favourably. Understanding Randomised Evaluations : A keen understanding of the value of randomised evaluations and their usefulness for policy decisions is desirable. Skills and Competencies Communication : Attention to detail and excellent writing and presentation skills for communicating policy lessons from academic papers in ways that policymakers understand. This requires clear, precise, non-technical writing, and creativity in presentation. Proven ability to handle several different projects/tasks at one time, successfully complete tasks assigned, and meet deadlines. High level of attention to detail. Strong interest in international development policy, South Asia development, and/or program evaluation as demonstrated by coursework and professional experience. Language : Fluency in English (written and oral). Fluency in Hindi (written and oral) will be considered favourably.

Excellent job opportunity at Deepak Foundation! Position: Program Manager Minimum Qualification: MSW / MPH / MSc. Nutrition Preferred/Additional Qualifications: MBA Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati Computer Knowledge: Basic Computer Operation, MS Office, Basic Analysis, Typing & Translation, Software & Tools Competencies(Managerial and Behavioral): Strong Persuasive Ability, Target Oriented, Interpersonal skill, Good listening skill, Achievement Orientation Experience: 5.0 years & above Job Location: Vadodara - Gujarat Job Description: Develop and execute the program plan, ensuring alignment with the project's objectives Effective Management of resources allocation and budget utilization Monitoring, Mentoring and guiding project team Facilitate partnerships and collaborations with external agencies to enhance service delivery Conduct periodic reviews and prepare progress reports for stakeholders Timely execution of phase wise activities as per workplan and budget Coordination with block, district level stakeholders / officials Represent organization at different forums as required Provide project update and MIS as per the standard template Coordination with Content Developer to develop need-based content Ensuring timely submission of project deliverables Submission of Reports, PPT, process documentations, success stories etc. as per deadlines Preparation and submission of Research Papers, articles, etc. for Publications Proposal writing for Formative Research, Impact Evaluation, Action Research, etc. for new business development Any other tasks assigned by the organization Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and submit their most updated resume on hr@deepakfoundation.org