Research, Policy & Strategic Insights Team — (All Volunteer to Hire)

**Research, Policy \& Strategic Insights Team — (All Volunteer to Hire)** **Department:** Research, Policy \& Strategic Insights **Team:** Directors (Quantitative Research Manager, Policy Research Manager, Grant \& Research Writers, Data Analyst, Research Assistants **Director of Research, Policy \& Strategic Insights** **Names:** Dr. Zheng Li \& Dr. Fida Ahmed (Co\-Directors) **Reports to:** CEO/President **Purpose:** Lead GSI's research, policy analysis, and strategic insight function — generating the evidence base that informs programs, funding strategy, and organizational decision\-making across all 7 focus areas. **Key Duties** ● Set the vision and strategy for GSI's research and policy agenda ● Oversee quantitative and policy research initiatives across focus areas ● Guide the translation of research findings into strategic recommendations for leadership ● Manage and mentor the research team ● Represent GSI's research and policy positions externally (conferences, publications, partner discussions) ● Coordinate with Programs, Partnerships, and Legal on research\-informed decision\-making ● Ensure research rigor, ethical standards, and data integrity across the department **Qualifications** ● Ph.D. or advanced degree in a relevant field (Economics, Public Policy, International Development, Statistics, etc.) ● Significant experience leading research or policy functions, ideally in nonprofit/international development ● Strong publication, analytical, and strategic leadership background ● Experience managing a multidisciplinary research team **Quantitative Research Manager** **Purpose:** Lead quantitative research design and analysis supporting GSI's programs and strategy. **Key Duties** ● Design and oversee quantitative studies, surveys, and data collection methodologies ● Analyze large datasets to identify trends and program impact ● Translate statistical findings into clear, actionable insights ● Guide the Data Analyst and Research Assistants on quantitative projects ● Ensure methodological rigor and data quality standards **Qualifications** ● Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Economics, Data Science, or related field ● Strong experience in quantitative research design and statistical analysis ● Proficiency with statistical software (R, Stata, SPSS, etc.) ● Ability to communicate complex findings to non\-technical audiences **Policy Research Manager** **Purpose:** Lead policy analysis and research to inform GSI's advocacy, strategy, and programmatic direction. **Key Duties** ● Monitor and analyze policy trends and regulatory environments relevant to GSI's focus areas ● Conduct in\-depth policy research and produce briefs/reports for leadership ● Support advocacy positions with evidence\-based research ● Collaborate with Programs and Partnerships to align policy insight with on\-the\-ground work ● Track socio\-economic and political developments across GSI's regions of operation **Qualifications** ● Master'