Research Associate at IPA Peru

Compensation

ZMW 600,000 – ZMW 800,000/yr

Location: Zambia
Type: Contract
Level: mid
Posted: Jul 15, 2026

Description

The Research Associate will support IPA's Financial Inclusion Program and Consumer Protection Research Initiative in Zambia by conducting research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, literature reviews, regulatory engagement, technical support, project coordination, and data-quality monitoring. The role is based in Lusaka, reports to the Research Manager, and is a 12-month contract with an anticipated start date as soon as possible.

Required Skills

Data analysis
Stata
R
Python
Literature review
Regulatory engagement
Data collection
Qualitative analysis
Survey design
Data quality
Research design
Project coordination
Financial regulation

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, public policy, finance, or a related quantitative field
Required Previous Experiences: 2–4 years of professional experience in applied research, data analysis, financial regulation, or a related area
Experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
Experience working in Zambia or elsewhere in Sub-Saharan Africa
Experience supporting randomized evaluations or quasi-experimental research designs
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in a relevant field
Familiarity with the digital financial services landscape in Zambia or the broader region
Prior exposure to financial regulation, consumer protection, or supervision technology environments
Experience supporting randomized evaluations or quasi-experimental research designs