Research Analyst

Job Summary

The Research Analyst conducts rigorous research and analysis to support evidence-based decision-making across Pakistan's national digital initiatives. This role provides critical insights to PDA leadership, enabling data-driven strategy development, comprehensive program evaluation, and high-impact policy recommendations for national digital platforms and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Data-Driven Insights: Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the digital economy, technology adoption, and national digital programs to generate actionable insights for leadership.
• Strategic Reporting: Prepare research reports, policy briefs, and analytical notes for the Chairman, CSO, and COO to inform strategic direction.
• Program Evaluation: Support impact assessments and performance tracking of digital initiatives to ensure measurable success.
• Trend Monitoring: Stay abreast of global best practices, emerging technologies, and shifts in the AI ecosystem to advise on local implementation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, data, and portfolio teams to ensure research outputs directly inform implementation strategies.
• Integrity & Ethics: Maintain rigorous methodology, ensuring data integrity and strict ethical standards across all research outputs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Economics, Public Policy, Data Analytics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience: 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.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Advanced report writing and executive presentation skills.
• Strong critical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in policy analysis and program evaluation frameworks.
• Understanding of global digital economy and technology trends.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaborative skills.