Research Analyst - Digital Policy & Strategy

Pakistan Digital Authority; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Digital Authority seeks a Research Analyst to conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative studies, delivering data-driven insights to support national digital initiatives. You will prepare strategic reports and policy briefs for PDA leadership, while evaluating programs and their impact.

The role emphasizes ethical research practices, collaboration with product and data teams, and continuous monitoring of global AI trends to inform local implementation.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in research, policy analysis, or data-driven evaluation.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools such as Python, R, Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Data-Driven Insights: Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to generate actionable insights.
• Strategic Reporting: Prepare reports, policy briefs, and analytical notes for leadership.
• Program Evaluation: Support impact assessments and performance tracking of digital initiatives.
• Trend Monitoring: Stay updated on global best practices and AI ecosystem shifts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with product, data, and portfolio teams to inform strategy.
• Integrity & Ethics: Maintain rigorous methodology and data integrity in all outputs.

Skills

Data analysis

Policy analysis

Executive presentation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Economics/Public Policy/Data Analytics/Social Sciences

Tools

Python

R

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Pakistan Digital Authority seeks a Research Analyst to conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative studies, delivering data-driven insights to support national digital initiatives. You will prepare strategic reports and policy briefs for PDA leadership, while evaluating programs and their impact.

The role emphasizes ethical research practices, collaboration with product and data teams, and continuous monitoring of global AI trends to inform local implementation.