Policy Analytics Data Associate

Adam Smith International; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Adam Smith International (ASI) is deploying REMIT to strengthen macroeconomic stability and governance in Pakistan under PM EGR. The Data Associate will support policy analytics, data collection, and evidence synthesis across priority sectors, contributing to reform tracking and decision support.

The role involves coordinating with federal and provincial departments, producing data-driven inputs for technical meetings, and translating analytics into actionable recommendations for governance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in economics, public policy, social sciences, finance, public administration, development studies, data analytics, environmental management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in data analysis, public policy, governance, development, or institutional reform projects.
• Strong ability to gather, organise, analyse, and present quantitative and qualitative information clearly for decisions.
• Good understanding of governance structures, public budgeting, and public financial management in Pakistan.
• Strong research, report-writing, record-keeping, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent oral and written English.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organise, validate, and synthesise quantitative and qualitative data from government departments and documents.
• Conduct desk research on policy issues and reform experiences to inform evidence-based analysis.
• Prepare sectoral policy briefs, cross-sectoral syntheses, and comparative analyses for senior decision-makers.
• Identify data gaps and maintain clear records of sources, assumptions, and limitations.
• Support case-specific analysis of priority policy or implementation questions and summaries of trade-offs.
• Track follow-up actions and implementation progress with relevant team leads.

Skills

Data analysis

Policy analysis

Governance

Public financial management

Report writing

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in economics/public policy

Job description

Adam Smith International (ASI) is deploying REMIT to strengthen macroeconomic stability and governance in Pakistan under PM EGR. The Data Associate will support policy analytics, data collection, and evidence synthesis across priority sectors, contributing to reform tracking and decision support.

The role involves coordinating with federal and provincial departments, producing data-driven inputs for technical meetings, and translating analytics into actionable recommendations for governance and