Associate​/Senior Associate

Responsibilities

• Managing project team workflow, systems, deliverables
• Driving day‑to‑day execution of project work according to project plans and leading internal coordination efforts for the team
• Conducting and supporting fit‑for‑decision and right‑fit research design, data collection or acquisition, technical analysis, and results visualization/packaging, etc. for project tasks
• Creating client deliverables, including reports, slide decks, and oral presentations to inform decisions and actions of clients
• Developing strategic communications to build awareness of IDinsight projects and learnings, contribute to sectoral knowledge, and shift the sector towards more evidence‑informed policy and practices
• Supporting the team in developing strong client relationships
• Engaging with client and stakeholder relationships
• Contributing to client development, including developing proposals and concept notes
• Leading data collection activities
• Overseeing all data collection activities to ensure quality, including managing data collection teams
• Traveling to project sites, IDinsight offices, embedded client locations, and other areas as per project needs
• Contributing to internal team building
• Developing, piloting, and implementing internal systems or other organizational contributions (e.g., event management) for IDinsight, in coordination with functional teams such as Operations, Communications, Finance, etc.
• Contributing to office life and culture building, such as facilitating All Hands Meetings; leading team building efforts at team retreats; participating in Social Cultural Committee events; and engaging with the DEI Working Group

• Undergraduate degree in economics, statistics, public policy, or related quantitative/social science fields (Master's degree holders are welcome)
• 3‑5 years of relevant work experience in international development, research and evaluation, data analytics, consulting, or program management
• Strong analytical skills, with exposure to the basics of econometrics, data and research analysis tools, and quantitative and qualitative research processes or an ability to quickly understand these topics
• Strong writing skills with the ability to translate technical jargon into well‑structured, writing‑based deliverables (e.g., policy briefs, project memos, analytical reports, external blog posts, and more)
• Ability to understand complex concepts and topics quickly even with limited prior knowledge or exposure and a willingness to invest in learning new concepts, skills, and methods without being prompted
• Highly organized, attentive to deadlines, and able to manage a high volume of work with efficiency
• Excellent interpersonal skills, can effectively engage with stakeholders ranging from school children to senior government officials to internal colleagues, and places a high value on being a team player
• Demonstrated ability to be a self‑starter and fast learner; resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges
• Intellectually curious and a willingness to share your opinions with the team, question the status quo, and encourage others to expand their perspectives