[Remote] Research Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GiveWell is a research organization that identifies and funds cost-effective giving opportunities, focusing on global health and well-being. As a Research Analyst on GiveWell's Commons team, you will support the research team in identifying cost-effective giving opportunities and ensuring the accuracy and quality of the work produced.ResponsibilitiesQuality checking pages we publish about our work and spreadsheets that we rely on to inform our decision makingWriting public summaries of the reasoning behind our grant decisionsAnswering defined research questions via desk research (for example, "What options does a maize farmer in Malawi have for selling their product?" or "How difficult is it for adults in rural Mozambique to purchase basic health commodities like chlorine tablets or insecticide treated nets?")Summarizing results from the monitoring and evaluation reports that grantees send usUpdating our cost-effectiveness analyses to reflect new information or analysis performed by other research staffExploring ways to use AI tools to increase the efficiency and quality of our team's workProviding occasional project management support (more detail below)SkillsAt least a bachelor's degree1-5 years relevant experienceStrong communicator: You write clearly and conciselyAbility to interface respectfully, effectively, and efficiently with people in all program areas at GiveWell and externallyAbility to clearly communicate what you believe and why, as well as what you are uncertain aboutProactive in checking in when unsure about something or when noticing a potential problemAbility to translate clear, detailed write-ups about complex topics into clear and succinct public summariesAnalytical: Ability to make judgment calls about how to interpret and use messy data and explain reasoning for choicesSufficiently comfortable with quantitative reasoning to summarize main points and identify key details within technical contentConscientious: Meticulous attention to detailHighly productive and organizedAbility to carefully follow a process with many stepsThoughtful about how to approach work, keeping the big picture in mindAbility to perform high-quality work, with or without supervisionReceptive to feedback and able to learn from mistakesMission-motivated: Passionate about maximizing global well-beingCurious and versatile: Excited to learn about a wide cross-section of grantmakingBenefitsFully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance (we cover 100% of premiums within the U.S. for you and any dependents)Four weeks of paid time off per yearFour months of fully paid parental leaveErgonomic home workstations or coworking space memberships403(b) retirement planCompany OverviewGiveWell is a nonprofit dedicated to finding outstanding giving opportunities and publishing services. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.givewell.org/.



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