Senior Market Research Analyst - International Development & AI

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Volga PartnersInternational development, AI
Remote – United States; primarily intended for candidates based in the United States. Candidates outside the United States may be considered on an exceptional, case-by-case basis., Central Time (CT) business hoursFull-TimeSenior
Salary70,000 - 95,000 USD per year
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Job Details

Languages
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Experience
Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience, with an ideal range of 6–10 years
Required Skills
Data AnalysisMarket Research

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Economics, Applied Economics, International Development, Public Policy, or a closely related quantitative social-science discipline.
  • Training in statistics and research methods.
  • At least 6 years of relevant professional experience; the ideal range is 6–10 years.
  • Relevant experience in applied economic research, institutional research, policy analysis, market research, or strategic market intelligence.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research and evaluating complex economic, socioeconomic, and institutional information.
  • Ability to translate research findings into clear reports, actionable recommendations, and strategic business insights.
  • Ability to independently manage research projects and evaluate information from multiple sources.
  • Proficiency with research methodologies, data analysis, and professional reporting tools.
  • Ability to consistently work Central Time (CT) business hours, regardless of geographic location.
  • Preferred: Master's degree in Economics, Public Policy, International Development, Development Economics, or a closely related analytical field.
  • Preferred: Experience with multilateral development banks, international development organizations, government agencies, or related institutions.
  • Preferred: Experience conducting research or market assessments across multiple countries, particularly in developing and emerging markets.

Responsibilities

  • Research institutional priorities, AI adoption trends, and demand for AI training data, multilingual datasets, human evaluation, and related services.
  • Analyze development-sector funding, procurement practices, and technology investment trends.
  • Assess opportunities across geographic markets and sectors, including education, employment, social protection, agriculture, and public services.
  • Identify institutional customers and evaluate market size, competitive conditions, purchasing requirements, and barriers to entry.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to prioritize markets, customer segments, and commercial opportunities.
  • Assess how existing AI data, multilingual, and evaluation capabilities could address international development requirements.
  • Collaborate with technical and operational teams to assess service feasibility, adaptations, and pilot opportunities.
  • Prepare market assessments, feasibility studies, executive presentations, and strategic recommendations for leadership.
  • Manage research initiatives from scoping through analysis, reporting, and presentation of findings.
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