Research Operations Lead, Field Data Labeling & Dataset Management
As Research Operations Lead at Insight Frontier Services, led structured data collection through Somali-language interviews and surveys. Managed the design and oversight of dataset quality control processes for international research clients. Synthesized untranslated field data into structured, contextually accurate English outputs for analytical reporting. • Conducted and supervised qualitative data labeling including KIIs and FGDs for political economy and governance research. • Oversaw data annotation and dataset validation to meet international research standards. • Produced monthly contextual datasets and structured reports for donor-funded programmes. • Utilized internal and proprietary tools for data collection and quality assurance.