M&E Associate – Rapid Experimentation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Rwanda.

📋 Description

• Implement and evaluate rapid A/B testing across GiveDirectly initiatives.

• Perform power calculations and establish pre-defined experimental frameworks.

• Assess experimental designs and pinpoint risks related to execution or measurement.

• Collaborate on experiments with Programs, Product, Research teams, and external academic collaborators.

• Oversee a portfolio of 2–3 active A/B tests concurrently.

• Guarantee precise measurement and high-quality experimental data.

• Prepare organized, clean datasets from survey, administrative, and product information.

• Identify potential data quality issues and conduct focused literature reviews.

• Produce decision-ready analyses and interpret experimental findings.

• Convert insights into actionable recommendations for program and product strategies.

• Draft concise memos, summaries, and other learning materials for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Prepare de-identified datasets for external academic collaborators.

• Contribute to cross-country knowledge sharing and maintain documentation of experiments.

• Report directly to the Senior Manager of Monitoring and Evaluation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, or a related quantitative discipline.

• 2–4 years of experience handling data in practical applications.

• Strong grasp of experimental design and principles of causal inference.

• Proficiency in R, Python, or Stata for data cleaning, manipulation, and analysis.

• Experience working with diverse data sources, including survey or administrative datasets.

• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Proficiency in English is required.

• Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work with imperfect data, and iterate rapidly.

• Ability to interpret findings beyond mere statistical significance and convey actionable insights.

• Must have at least a 3-hour overlap with the East Africa timezone.

• Willingness and capability to travel within East Africa regularly, up to 25% of the time.

• Additional international travel may be necessary, up to 10% of the time.

• Employment visa sponsorship is not available for the U.S. or U.K.

🏝️ Benefits

• 10% bonus at target performance.

• Annual benefits stipend: £2,760 (UK).

• Annual benefits stipend: $21,393 (United States).

• Comprehensive health benefits plan (specifics vary by country).

• Flexible paid time off.

• Desk set-up allowance.

• Learning and development allowance.

• Supportive team environment.