The Busara Center for Behavioral Economics is an advisory and research organization focused on evaluation and implementation of behavioral interventions in understudied countries and populations. Busara's mission is to work with researchers and organizations to advance and apply behavioral science in pursuit of poverty alleviation. This involves the applicat...

• Design evaluations and reviews, including sampling plans, analytical frameworks, and fit-for-purpose methodologies.
• Lead the design and strengthening of Theories of Change, learning frameworks, and measurement strategies.
• Design and apply appropriate evaluation designs, such as mixed-methods, theory-based, quasi-experimental, or contribution analysis.
• Lead or support data collection, including designing qualitative and quantitative tools and protocols.
• Conduct rigorous analysis of primary and secondary datasets to generate actionable insights.
• Ensure all evaluations meet quality, ethical, and learning standards, and are tailored to decision-making needs.
• Conduct quantitative analyses using multiple data sources (descriptive statistics, trends, segmentation, simple modeling).
• Develop clear, engaging visualizations (charts, dashboards, summary visuals) that help teams understand patterns quickly.
• Create simple dashboards using tools like Google Sheets, Excel, Data Studio, or similar.
• Present findings visually in ways that support rapid learning and decision-making.
• Develop MEL plans, indicator definitions, and practical measurement frameworks.
• Create user-friendly tools such as surveys, interview guides, templates, and checklists.
• Strengthen internal data management systems, including data flows, documentation practices, and verification steps.
• Lead the design of data quality assessments (DQAs) and recommend improvements.
• Produce clear, well-structured evaluation reports, evidence summaries, and learning briefs.
• Support learning sessions, reflection workshops, and sense-making meetings.
• Write case studies, short briefs, and presentations tailored to internal and external audiences.
• Strengthen MEL capability across Busara by guiding associates and analysts.
• Build and maintain tools, templates, and internal guidance notes.
• Support MEL-related business development by contributing to scopes of work and proposals.