Research Associate

International Care Ministries; Pasig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

International Care Ministries seeks a Research Lead to independently implement and manage research projects from data collection to dissemination. You will work with Senior and Principal Investigators to ensure rigorous execution and supervise Research Assistants, collaborating with internal and external researchers.

The role emphasizes strong data management, analytical skills, and the ability to contribute to research reports, with leadership potential and a focus on poverty-related evidence

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field with a research methods or statistics-based thesis.
• Experience in a development or social science context preferred (2–3 years).
• Strong data management and analytical skills; proficiency with quantitative and/or qualitative data.
• Proficiency in SurveyCTO, ODK or similar platforms; strong statistical software knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage research projects from data collection through analysis and dissemination.
• Supervise Research Assistants and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to research reports or publications with strong written and verbal communication.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong organizational skills

Independent learner

Willing to travel

Leadership potential

Strategic thinker

Team player, servant leader

Based in Manila (desirable)

Education

Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Psychology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Science or related field

Tools

SurveyCTO

ODK

R

Stata

SPSS

NVivo

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for independently implementing and managing ICM research projects, from data collection and management through to analysis and dissemination. Works under the guidance of the Senior Research Lead and alongside Principal Investigators to ensure rigorous and timely execution of research activities, and supervises Research Assistants in the process. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team of in-house and external researchers, and has the opportunity to play both leadership and supportive roles in strategic research projects. We seek individuals with strong technical and analytical skills who are passionate about generating evidence to address poverty.

Job Qualifications:

General

• Detail oriented

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Works independently and is a self-directed learner

• Eager to learn and teachable

• Desire to lead in the professional development of other team members

• Critical and strategic thinker; Creative problem solver

• Team player, servant leader and having strong Christian values

• Willing to travel; based in Manila (highly desired)

Educational Background and Experience

• Minimum: Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Psychology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Science, or a related discipline with a research methods or statistics-based thesis

• Particular interest or speciality in one or more of the following fields preferred: livelihoods, public health or medical technology, education, spiritual formation, economic development

• At least 2-3 years of experience in a research role, preferably in a development or social science context

Technical

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills

• Strong data management and analytical skills

• Analytic mindset and logical approach to problems and questions

• Proficient in working with quantitative and/or qualitative data

• Proficient in SurveyCTO, ODK, or similar data collection platforms

• Proficiency in at least one statistical analysis software such as R, Stata, SPSS, NVivo, etc.

• Comfortable with data manipulation, spreadsheets, and basic statistics including MS Excel and/or Google Sheets

• Comfortable delivering complex, multifaceted research projects

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience contributing to research reports or publications