Survey Associate - GIS (Geographic Information System)

About CERP

The Centre for Economic Research in Pakistan (CERP) is a leading independent, nonpartisan policy institution focused on improving decision-making in Pakistan through evidence-informed research. We engage with policymakers on real policy challenges and design high-impact reforms based on data and rigorous analysis. At CERP, we also deploy cutting-edge pedagogy tailored for Pakistan and provide data-driven insights to the private sector on product and process design.

Responsibilities

Recruitment and Training

• Train Field Associates and Assistants on survey content and field protocols.
• Oversee and monitor the training process for survey content and field protocols.
• Maintain a database of surveyors and other relevant data collection contacts and resources.

Workflow Management

• Design, pilot test, and conduct survey or administrative data collection exercises in collaboration with the project team.
• Review digital survey tools and incorporate constraints to validate logical checks.
• Manage and troubleshoot immediate concerns of stakeholders regarding project execution.
• Implement real-time survey progress trackers using Google Sheets, Microsoft Power BI, or other analytics tools.
• Execute technical processes involving geographical data before, during, and after fieldwork.

Financial Management

• Assist the team in creating budgets for survey projects.
• Manage budgets, including tracking all expenses to ensure costs remain within project funds, in collaboration with the Survey Lead.
• Develop processes for preparing monthly salary sheets for field staff.

Data Quality and Assurance

• Organize, implement, and create processes for piloting, high-frequency checks, back-checks, and spot checks.
• Create processes for cleaning errors stemming from data entry or poor source material.
• Coordinate data-related questions or concerns with project teams and stakeholders.
• Design survey strategies, train surveyors, and monitor surveys through field spot checks, back-checks, and high-frequency checks.
• Ensure all data quality protocols are followed, including auditing enumerators and performing daily checks of incoming data, with iterative corrections to ensure the highest data quality.

Entry Requirements

Education

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Economics or other Social Sciences.

Experience

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience managing and training large teams.
• Proven ability to create workflows and processes for large-scale projects.
• Experience in budgeting and cash flow management.
• Ability to resolve on-ground challenges with large teams.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in working with geographical data using ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Maps, and Google Earth.
• Working knowledge of the QField app.
• Experience with data collection software (e.g., SurveyCTO, ODK) for mapping and geographical data exercises.
• Basic understanding of STATA, R, or Python.
• Familiarity with analytic tools such as Microsoft Power BI and Google Analytics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides).