STTA: Quantitative Research & Insights Analyst

Karandaaz Pakistan; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Part time

Job summary

Karandaaz Pakistan seeks a Short Term Technical Assistant (STTA) in Research & Insights to provide high-level analytical support to the Development Impact Department. This temporary cover role requires translating complex datasets and policy issues into clear, actionable knowledge products and compelling data visuals.

The role emphasizes economic and policy research, data analysis and visualization using Power BI, Tableau, Datawrapper, or Flourish, and meticulous knowledge management to ensure

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Development Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in economic research, policy analysis, or analytical consulting.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills with ability to translate data into policy-relevant insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative research on macroeconomic, sector-specific, and policy-level themes.
• Synthesize multi-source research findings into clear, concise, and actionable insights.
• Draft high-quality policy briefs, research notes, technical summaries, slide decks, and executive briefings.
• Clean, manage, and analyze complex datasets using advanced analytical techniques.
• Identify trends, patterns, and impact metrics aligned with the organization’s development agenda.
• Design engaging data visualizations, dashboards, infographics, and graphical outputs using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Datawrapper, or Flourish Studio.
• Support the creation of data-driven presentations for internal leadership and external strategic stakeholders.
• Translate technical economics concepts into accessible visual and written content for diverse audiences.
• Ensure data accuracy, methodological rigor, and stylistic consistency across all research deliverables.
• Systematically organize and archive datasets, research references, and output repositories.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Stata

Power BI

Tableau

Data visualization

Communications

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Economics or related quantitative field

Tools

Datawrapper

Flourish Studio

Tableau

Job description

Karandaaz Pakistan seeks a Short Term Technical Assistant (STTA) in Research & Insights to provide high-level analytical support to the Development Impact Department. This temporary cover role requires translating complex datasets and policy issues into clear, actionable knowledge products and compelling data visuals.

The role emphasizes economic and policy research, data analysis and visualization using Power BI, Tableau, Datawrapper, or Flourish, and meticulous knowledge management to ensure