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Camila Ayala

Camila Ayala

Quantitative researcher

Highest degree :

Masters

Field of study :

Economics

Location :

Colombia

Citizenships :

Colombian

Experience :

8 Year(s)

Countries :

Afghanistan, Colombia, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Bolivia, Kenya

Gender :

Female

Sectors :

Non-profit / NGO

Quantitative researcher with over seven years of experience evaluating development programs using rigorous empirical methods. I have contributed to randomized and quasi-experimental evaluations across Latin America, Africa, and Asia, generating high-quality evidence to inform policy and funding decisions. My work has supported strategic research agendas at the World Bank and Save the Children, including impact evaluations, large-scale data collection, and evidence synthesis. I hold PhD-level training in econometrics and development economics, and I am committed to using data and thoughtful judgment to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Experience

Research and Evaluation Officer

Bogotá, Colombia

Save the Children International

June 2023

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May 2025

- Designed and conducted complex and large program evaluations, including endline evaluations, experimental and quasi-experimental outcome evaluations to inform Save the Children on the impact and efficiency of their programming. - Designed, led, and conducted research and assessments to inform program design; campaigning and advocacy; and planning and decision-making at the regional and country level. - Produced technical reports, policy briefs, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Consultant

Vancouver, Canada

The World Bank

September 2021

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May 2023

- Performed data analysis, including descriptive statistics, regression analysis, data visualization, and any other analysis as per project needs. - Designed and programmed the survey instruments according to the research needs. - Supervised the implementation of primary data collection and data entry activity and acted as the primary point of contact with the team hired to conduct surveys. - Delivered training courses for local stakeholders on the use of survey tools, data inputting and gathering, processing, and analysis.

Research Assistant

Washington DC

The World Bank

June 2017

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August 2020

- Conducted the impact evaluation of the national poverty graduation program in Afghanistan. - Ensured the quality of the collected data by coordinating and managing the data collection activities with the survey firm. - Acted as the primary point of contact between the Afghanistan field team and the Washington DC research team. - Briefed internal and external clients and donors; this includes preparing materials such as policy briefs and presentations, as needed. - Drafted proposals for donors and governments related to potential programs and innovative finance mechanisms. - Participated in writing research papers and disseminating results for academic and government audiences.

Research Assistant

Bogotá, Colombia

Universidad de los Andes

November 2014

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May 2017

- Participated in the impact evaluation of two nationwide education programs (Ser Pilo Paga and Todos a Aprender), commissioned by the Colombian Ministry of Education, as well as other several research projects on education and labor economics. - Performed literature reviews and background research. - Conducted data cleaning, analysis and management to produce descriptive statistics and econometric results. - Communicated with government stakeholders and policy makers to inform of project advancements, findings and next steps. - Collaborated in proposing courses of action to increase the impacts, effectiveness, and sustainability of the programs.

Education

MA in Economics

Vancouver, Canada

University of British Columbia

September 2020

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May 2023

MA in Economics

Bogotá Colombia

Universidad de los Andes

January 2015

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May 2017

BA in Economics

Bogotá, Colombia

Universidad de los Andes

January 2011

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May 2015

Languages
English
Speak
Excellent
Read
Excellent
Write
Excellent
Spanish
Speak
Native
Read
Native
Write
Native
Skills

STATA

GitHub

ODK and KOBO Data Collection

Power bi

Ethics

Research

Data Analysis

Econometrics

Statistics

R Programming

Latex

Microsoft Office

Impact Evaluation design, planning, carrying out