Senior Research Specialist (Social Impact)
inDrive
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Posted on Oct 10, 2025
Responsibilities
- Design & Commission Studies: Develop research briefs and methodologies for population-level and panel studies; lead collaborations with external agencies and academic partners who carry out the fieldwork.
- Desk-Based Research: Conduct research on emerging societal trends, best practices, and relevant data sources across education, sports, arts, ecology, and technology.
- Insight Reporting: Review, validate, and interpret data from external and internal sources; transform findings into clear, actionable insights for project teams and executives.
- Knowledge Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with universities, think tanks, and research organizations to co-develop high-quality studies and enhance credibility.
Qualifications
- Degree in Sociology, Political Science, Economics, or a related social science field.
- 3–5 years of applied research experience, ideally with population or longitudinal/panel studies.
- Strong understanding of social science methodologies and ability to critically assess external research outputs.
- Experience commissioning and managing external research projects (agencies, NGOs, or academic institutions).
- Excellent analytical and storytelling skills – able to turn complex findings into clear narratives.
- Proficiency with data analysis and presentation tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Google Slides; knowledge of SPSS/R a plus).
Conditions & Benefits
- Health insurance with oncology coverage and life insurance included.
- Hybrid work mode and flexible schedule.
- Relocation package offered for candidates from other regions.
- Access to professional counseling services including psychological, financial, and legal support.
- Diverse internal training programs.
- Partially or fully paid additional training courses.
- All necessary work equipment.
- Fitness club membership discount.