Data Economist

The Economist will strengthen the data, evidence, and insights function. This role involves designing analytical frameworks, dashboards, and evaluations to measure enterprise and ecosystem outcomes, generating insights for adaptive program management, donor reporting,

and policy advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Analytical Frameworks & Research

Develop and maintain quantitative and qualitative analytical frameworks to track enterprise and ecosystem outcomes.

Design survey instruments, sampling frameworks, and data collection protocols.

2. MEL Systems & Dashboards

Work with the data team to manage interactive dashboards for program monitoring.

Maintain an internal evaluation documentation and quantitative dashboards, assessing gaps and challenges regularly to inform practice and knowledge transference.

3. Data Analysis & Synthesis

Lead analysis of program data (R, Stata, or Python) and prepare periodic insight briefs and technical reports.

Translate data into actionable recommendations for program managers and partners.

Produce policy-ready knowledge products (briefs, presentations, blogs, and conference papers).

4. Field Research & Engagement

Support surveys and evaluations.

Engage directly with entrepreneurs and local stakeholders.

Ensure data quality and contextual accuracy during fieldwork.

5. Enterprise Support & Knowledge Transfer

Provide data-driven inputs for enterprise support services (e.g., pricing, viability analysis, financial planning).

Build capacity of field teams on data collection, dashboard usage, and interpretation.

Qualifications & Experience

Postgraduate degree in Economics, Development Economics related field.

5–8 years of experience in applied economic analysis Strong skills in quantitative analysis and data visualization

Experience in survey design, econometric methods, and mixed-methods research.

Demonstrated ability to produce knowledge products for funders, policymakers, and practitioners.

Fieldwork experience in rural / low-income contexts; willingness to travel

extensively.

Sensitivity to gender, caste, and social equity issues; ability to engage

respectfully with communities.