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Organization: Precision Development
Title: Intern – Data
Location and work authorisation : Remote, with preference for a PxD country office (including: Kenya, India, Pakistan, Colombia), with current and ongoing work authorisation. Location must be compatible with working hours to coordinate between the US East Coast and India
Compensation: Competitive Position : Full-time, with option of flexible working Term: Fixed-term, 12 weeks
Posted on: May 6, 2022
Application deadline: May 20, 2022, 10am EST (applications may be reviewed as they are submitted)
PxD is looking for an inquisitive and data-oriented person to join our Research team as a Data Intern . This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with PxD Chief Economist and Researchers and have a significant role supporting PxD research priorities on a large-scale impact evaluation.
The successful candidate will work on data tasks for an exciting large-scale RCT of one of our core services. PxD operates Ama Krushi , a free agriculture information service delivered over mobile phones, in collaboration with an Indian State Government Department of Agriculture using a two-way IVR platform. The primary aim of the evaluation is to rigorously assess the impact of the Ama Krushi service on rice productivity over multiple seasons, and also measure intermediate outcomes such as farmers’ agricultural knowledge and practices, and calculate the benefit-cost ratio of the intervention.
Assignment responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Preparing research and/or operational data for analysis in Stata.
Documenting data cleaning and processing details.
Conducting data analysis in Stata to generate insights from various interventions.
Contribute to internal and external communications to disseminate research findings including briefs, blogs, reports, and presentations.
Support PxD institutional knowledge management and internal learning efforts.
The ideal candidate for this internship placement has many or all of the following:
Experience using Stata for primary data management and cleaning.
Experience using Latex.
Strong understanding of economics, econometrics, and familiarity with RCTs.
Strong writing and oral communication skills in English.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
How to apply: To apply, please visit the PxD website and use the online application form to submit a CV, a short statement outlining the motivation for applying, and brief responses to the screening questions. The position may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the application deadline of May 20, 2022, 10am EST.
PxD is committed to building an inclusive and diverse organisation. We don’t make decisions based on gender, gender identity, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation or any other personal characteristics that are unrelated to the role. We understand that everyone has different lifestyles and we accommodate flexible working to make sure you are as productive and happy as you can be.
We will use any personal data you provide for recruitment purposes only.
About PxD: Precision Development (PxD) is a global non-profit organization that harnesses technology, data science, and behavioral economics to empower people living in poverty to improve their lives. By providing actionable information to the right people, in the right way and at the right time, PxD empowers people to improve their livelihoods, mitigate risks, advance environmental sustainability, and adapt to a changing climate. A majority of PxDs services deliver customized digital agricultural advice to smallholder farmers via their mobile phones. This pioneering model of agricultural extension is implemented in collaboration with partner organizations to maximize scale, and we continuously experiment, iterate, and gather evidence on impact to improve service delivery and demonstrate our value. PxD currently works in eleven countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, and is rapidly expanding as governments and organizations look for innovative ways to utilize new technologies to deliver actionable information to people who need it. At the end of Q4 2021, PxD and our partners were servicing 5.7 million users through a range of initiatives providing tailored digital information on crop optimization, pest management, input utilization, and environmental stewardship. PxD also leverages mobile technology to deliver information in sectors beyond agriculture, including to facilitate math education in Kenya, improving household nutrition, increasing the adoption of crop insurance and other financial services, and other interventions that advance well-being.
website: https://precisiondev.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=76
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