Salary: Competitive, location-based. In line with IPPF’s regional compensation structure.Location: US (Washington D.C., NY, NJ, MD, VA) / UK (London) / Switzerland (Geneva, Zurich) / Kenya (Nairobi) / India (New Delhi) - remote workingContract type: 1-year Fixed Term Contract

About the Role:

IPPF is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), advocating for universal access and delivering services across more than 150 countries. We are committed to evidence-based programming and continuous learning to maximize impact.

We are seeking a Research Analyst to strengthen IPPF's evidence-base by supporting, coordinating and conducting research and analysis to inform strategic decisions, advocacy, and program improvement. This role requires strong analytical skills, project management capabilities, and the ability to communicate findings effectively.

What you’ll do:

• Support the design of research questions and methodology, including both qualitative and quantitative methods to build IPPF's knowledge and evidence-base;
• Collaborate with Member Associations (MAs) on conducting qualitative research and case studies;
• Project manage research and MEL partnership initiatives with MAs and partner organisations
• Write up and disseminate reports, summaries, and presentations of research findings for internal and external audiences;
• Collaborate with academic and other research partners to construct and maintain trackers, indices, and other tools supporting greater knowledge of the SRHR environment.
• Analyse IPPF's service delivery data to enable actionable insights into IPPF's client profile and service delivery results;
• Support analysis of IPPF's global Results Framework data for the Annual Performance Report
• Work across the IPPF Secretariat to discuss and explain research findings and explore how these can be used effectively by Secretariat colleagues for e.g. advocacy, service delivery, fundraising, etc.;
• Ensure gender is effectively mainstreamed within the remit of the post and in line with IPPF's Gender Equality Policy.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with all members of staff, and contacts within and outside the Federation
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be requested from time to time

Key Skills / Expertise:

• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Demonstrates ability to interpret complex data sets and identify trends.
  • Applies quantitative and qualitative research and analysis methods to generate actionable insights
  • Uses evidence to inform decision-making and improve program outcomes
• Research Design & Methodology
  • Designs research studies aligned with organizational priorities
  • Ensures ethical standards and data integrity throughout research processes
  • Proficient in quantitative and qualitative research techniques
  • Provides technical support and training on data collection and analysis
• Communication & Influence
  • Translates technical findings into clear, compelling reports and presentations
  • Communicates effective with diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders
  • Promotes knowledge sharing and learning within the organization
  • Contributes to advocacy efforts by providing evidence-based recommendations
• Project Management
  • Plans and manages research projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality outputs
  • Coordinates with internal teams and external partners to achieve objectives
  • Monitors budgets and resources effectively.
  • Works collaboratively across departments and regions
• Commitment to IPPF Values
  • Upholds IPPF's mission and principles, including rights-based approaches
  • Maintains confidentiality and ethical standards in handling sensitive data
  • Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity

Key Qualifications:

• Education:Master's degree in public health, Social Sciences, Statistics, or related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years in research, monitoring & evaluation, or data analysis within NGOs or international development
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in statistical software (SPSS, Stata, R) and data visualization tools.
• Languages: Fluency in English; additional languages (French, Spanish, Arabic) desirable

Your Ethos:

• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context.
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others.
• An intersectional (pro) feminist passion about sexual reproductive health care rights and justice, including safe abortion.
• Supportive of people's rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of workers' rights and access to health care in sex work
  

How to Apply:

• Complete the application form linked below.
• Send your completed application form, CV, and cover letter to with "Jobs@ippf.orgResearch Analyst" in the subject line.

Do you have questions?
Please feel free to reach Jobs@ippf.org for any questions you may have.

About IPPF
International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global sexual and reproductive health service provider and one of the leading advocates for universal access to sexual, reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of 149 national organisations working with and for communities and individuals and, together, have delivered more than 1 billion cumulative services over the last 6 years.  We are now looking for people to join us and make our Come Together–Strategy 2028, a reality. Revolutionising IPPF, placing it in a stronger position to support SRHR for those who are left out, locked out or left behind. Come Together commits IPPF to shaping laws, policies and norms through feminist action and international solidarity; and to strengthen the federation adding new drive for real and lasting impact.Action is urgent. We have delivered. We have stood for justice and equality. We commit to more daring and feminist action that secures choices about our bodies, sexual lives, and well-being. Everyone should enjoy a pleasure-filled and healthy sex life and a life free from violence, shame or criminalisation. We know love is love. And we come together in support of women, youth, and people who are marginalised and excluded. Through the care we deliver, the actions we take, and the solidarity we foster.    IPPF is an equal-opportunity employer. As a leading global human rights organisation focused on equality, empowerment, ending discrimination, and poverty eradication, we internally reflect social justice principles. We, as IPPF, strongly oppose racism in all its forms and resolutely go for a cultural change that will shift the existing imbalances in power and process.  We are a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, intergenerational and diverse work environment.  Applications are particularly encouraged from women, people living with HIV, people living with disability and people with diverse SOGIESC.  IPPF is committed to the safety and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults and our safer recruitment and selection procedures reflect this commitment.  We expect all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment, and anyone employed by IPPF agrees to sign up to our Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy.  IPPF has been made aware of various fraudulent vacancy announcements circulated via e-mail from websites falsely stating that they are issued by or in association with IPPF.  These correspondences, which may seek to obtain money from the recipients of such correspondence, are fraudulent, and IPPF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).