YCAB FOUNDATION JOB VACANCIES 2025
[Research Specialist]
About YCAB Foundation
Founded in 1999, YCAB Foundation is the founding and flagship organization of the YCAB Social Enterprise Group. With a vision to break the cycle of poverty, YCAB utilizes financial inclusion as a primary instrument to expand and strengthen education for youth from urban low-income families. To date, YCAB has positively impacted over five million young individuals and empowered more than 200,000 ultra-micro women entrepreneurs. In 2024, YCAB Foundation retained its #28 ranking on the TOP 100 SGO/NGO list by TheDotGood, a global nonprofit rating agency based in Geneva, Switzerland.
About Position
Research Specialist will support YCAB Foundation’s efforts in generating data-driven insights to improve program. This role is responsible for assisting in the design and implementation of research activities, developing and testing measurement tools, conducting data collection and analysis, and preparing research reports. The Research Specialist also contributes to internal learning by providing actionable recommendations, coordinating with various stakeholders, and maintaining documentation and administrative support for the Research, Monitoring, & Evaluation function.
Responsibilities:
- Support Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation Department activities in alignment with YCAB Foundation’s needs.
- Assist in the preparation and execution of research and data collection processes.
- Develop and test measurement tools and methodologies.
- Collect data using agreed methods and ensure data quality.
- Perform data cleaning, preparation, and analysis.
- Draft research reports that present findings clearly, supported by relevant theories and documentation.
- Provide recommendations based on research findings to support program improvement.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders as needed.
- Maintain proper documentation and handle administrative tasks related to RME activities.
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Development Studies, Project Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Education, or related fields.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in conducting social research within non-profit, academic, or development sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to manage datasets and produce insightful, well-structured analytical reports.
- Proficient in analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data using relevant tools (e.g., SPSS, Stata, or Excel).
- Strong communication and coordination skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
- Solid understanding of project monitoring and evaluation methodologies and their practical application.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with attention to detail in both fieldwork and documentation.
Report to : Research, Monitoring, & Evaluation Coordinator
Location : West Jakarta, Indonesia (Full WFO)
Please submit your application by sending us a cover letter along with your latest CV to: recruitment@ycab.org
Please put in your email subject: Research Specialist – Your Full Name
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference everyday.
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