Analyst, Policy Development & Evaluation (1-Year Contract)

About the Role

Join Verian Group’s Policy Development & Evaluation team, a leader in offering evidence-based solutions addressing social and governmental challenges. This position involves engaging in policy research and complex evaluation projects within a fast-paced environment requiring multitasking and adherence to strict deadlines. The role contributes to the team’s mission to generate positive societal impact through applied social research and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in understanding client environments, policy matters, and decision contexts to facilitate tailored solutions.
• Participate actively in meetings, workshops, and client engagements by preparing materials, taking notes, and performing follow-ups.
• Coordinate project execution by managing schedules, documenting progress, organizing fieldwork, and securing timely delivery of outputs.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews synthesizing evidence from credible secondary sources to shape research questions and identify gaps.
• Support the design of research frameworks, evaluation methodologies, theories of change, and analytical plans under senior supervision.
• Contribute to both qualitative and quantitative research efforts utilizing mixed methods.
• Engage in impact evaluation tasks, including indicator development, data preparation, basic data analysis, and evidence review.
• Assist in planning and facilitating stakeholder engagements such as interviews, focus groups, and workshops, ensuring effective documentation and synthesis.
• Help produce clear, data-driven narratives for reports, presentations, and workshops translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Support proposal development, capability building, case studies, and thought leadership materials to enhance Verian’s presence in policy research.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in fields such as Psychology, Economics, Sociology, Public Policy, Political Science, or related disciplines.
• Experience with quantitative data analysis, specifically using R, Python, or SPSS applied to individual-level datasets.
• Familiarity with impact measurement frameworks (e.g., logic models, theories of change) and evaluation techniques (e.g., difference-in-differences, propensity score matching).
• Keen interest and solid understanding of policy issues and demonstrated experience in applied research addressing real-world challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities with a desire for continuous improvement.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently and working rapidly under pressure.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in interdisciplinary settings, enjoys a positive team culture, and supports collective success.
• Fluency in English plus one mother tongue language among Chinese, Malay, or Tamil.
• Applicants must be Singapore citizens or permanent residents residing in Singapore, ideally available to start by August 2026.

Preferred Competencies

• Practical experience with advanced statistical methods such as cluster analysis, econometrics, or text analytics is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills to understand diverse stakeholder perspectives empathetically.
• A heartfelt commitment to public sector challenges and social impact.
• A naturally curious, self-driven attitude keen on exploring issues deeply through literature and data analysis.
• Aspirations for innovation, creativity, and embracing challenges in learning environments.
• Meticulous work ethic with pride in delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Problem-solving mindset with enthusiasm for continual learning.

About Verian

Verian is a premier independent agency specializing in research, evidence generation, evaluation, and communications within the public sector. Our global expertise combined with local knowledge equips clients to address emerging public policy issues effectively, design improved services, and foster behavior change through cutting-edge data science and human understanding approaches.