CommonShare operates a platform for managing supply chain traceability, sustainability, quality, and labor compliance. The leadership team behind CommonShare has decades of experience working in the fields of ESG, sustainability, and impact investing. CommonShare's advisory board is represented by entrepreneurs, impact investors, and current and former executives from organizations such as the United Nations, LGT, the World Resources Institute, Cerulean Ventures, ISEAL Alliance, and the Soil Association.
About The Role
We are seeking a Researcher with diverse technical experience who can understand the challenges of integrating data and evidence into international development projects and design solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong research background, strong writing skills in English, and be well-versed in international development topics. Additional qualifications include being proactive and accustomed to managing and meeting weekly and monthly deadlines. Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to understand abstract concepts are essential to perform well in this role.
Primary Responsibilities:
Research development interventions in a wide range of topics – from women's empowerment to environmental sustainability – in order to forward understanding related to how best to reach key development objectives such as reducing poverty or improving education outcomes for children.
Create slide decks and present them to clients regarding which interventions are best suited to their projects.
Monitor the quality of the output of the data analyst team to ensure accuracy and implement quality controls and remediation activities in the event of low-quality output.
Develop and implement innovative research models aimed at improving development outcomes.
Work with the Data Architect and Data Scientist to refine the data strategy and design data frameworks.
Direct select research projects depending on the needs of clients.
Innovate AI applications to research in collaboration with the data science team.
Required Qualifications:
Flexible and open to changing priorities and managing multiple tasks simultaneously within compressed timeframes and across multiple time zones and cultural contexts.
Strong aptitude to adapt and learn quickly with strategic and creative thinking.
Superior, professional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to prepare documents for senior leadership review with limited direction.
Extensive knowledge of Python, transformers, and Large Language Models.
Master's degree in international development or a related field.
Proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office and other products such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to produce final products for the client.
Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
Consulting experience.
Ph.D. in International Development or a related field.
Understanding of Artificial Intelligence including Natural Language Processing.
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