Project: Improving Tax Compliance through a Reward Scheme – KPRA
Location: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (with potential field visits)
Position Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Research Associate / Principal Investigators
Duration: 12 months

Project Overview
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA), in collaboration with Dr Sher Afghan Asad (LUMS) and Dr Isabelle Cohen (University of Washington), is implementing a reward scheme aimed at improving tax compliance in KP. The project involves a randomised controlled trial (RCT) to assess the effectiveness of providing incentives to citizens for reporting tax fraud and non-compliance.

Position Summary:
The Research Assistant will support day-to-day project implementation by assisting with data-related tasks, field coordination, and logistical support for stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and has foundational experience in research or data analysis. This role is well-suited for a recent graduate looking to build a career in applied research or public policy.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Assist in obtaining, cleaning, and organising administrative and survey data
•    Help with the design and testing of data collection tools (questionnaires, forms, etc.)
•    Support coordination with government officials, field teams, and IT vendors
•    Monitor field activities and maintain regular communication with data collection teams
•    Conduct background research and literature reviews as required
•    Help prepare meeting notes, project documentation, and summary reports
•    Support data entry, basic analysis, and visualisation tasks
•    Assist in organising trainings, workshops, and stakeholder consultations

Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Data Science, or a related field
•    At least 1 year of experience in data cleaning, analysis, and managing large datasets
•    Proficiency in at least one statistical tool (e.g., Stata, R, or Python)
•    Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
•    Comfortable working with public sector partners and in collaborative teams
•    Willingness to travel within KP for short field visits
•    Fluency in English and Urdu is required; knowledge of Pashto is a plus
•    A strong interest in public policy, governance, or development research

Application Instructions:
Apply using the Google Form: https://bit.ly/3HiJ06s
A CV and a brief cover letter are required.