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  • Manager / Senior Manager – Nairobi

    Manager / Senior Manager – Nairobi

    About IDinsight
    IDinsight helps leaders combat poverty worldwide by designing, deploying and promoting evidence- generating tools. We tailor the best methodologies to partner needs and constraints to fuse evidence with action. We serve governments, NGOs, foundations and social businesses across Africa and Asia in all major program areas including health, education, agriculture, livelihoods, finance, energy and governance.
    Our approach rests on four pillars:

    Rigorous: We develop and use a wide-range of cutting edge data and evidence tools, including experimental evaluations, monitoring systems, data analytics and visualization, process evaluations, machine learning and more.
    Cost-effective: Every dollar spent is justified by expected impact. If funds could be better used in another way, we say so.
    Timely: Actionable information is delivered in time for client decision-making deadlines.
    Demand-driven: We deploy solutions tailored to partner contexts and needs with no competing agendas.

    Our diverse, growing team of over 150 outstanding colleagues operate in nearly two dozen countries around the world. Learn more at www.IDinsight.org.
     
    About the Manager Position
    Managers are dynamic, diverse leaders who are passionate about making a difference, possess exceptional analytical skills, and thrive in an entrepreneurial, developing country setting. IDinsight invests heavily in our employees’ professional development and expects them to think critically and creatively about how to maximize our clients’ social impact.
     
    Managers oversee all aspects of client engagements (with support from an IDinsight Partner) in order to produce high-quality outputs, but more importantly, to drive each client to achieve its social impact goals. Towards this end, Managers are expected to develop a diverse skill set, including establishing trusted advisor relationships with clients, mentoring high-performing early professionals (Associates), developing expertise in a broad range of econometric, data, and field experiment tools and overseeing all project and/or office-related safety & security risk management for their teammembers.

    Client liaising- Managers establish themselves as experts and trusted advisors to IDinsight clients. Managers use this position to provide high quality counsel and support based on rigorous evidence for senior leaders in governments, foundations, NGOs, and socially impactful businesses.
    Technical skills- Managers harness and direct the intellectual horsepower fueling IDinsight project teams. Managers lead all elements of IDinsight evaluation and advisory projects, including evaluation design, project management, oversight of analytical processes, engagement of internal and external experts, and construction of high-quality communication materials including policy briefs, technical reports, and presentation materials. Managers need not be Stata wizards, but must be able to develop a deep and nuanced understanding of how econometric, data, and field experiment tools can be tailored to client needs.
    Mentorship of junior staff- Managers have the opportunity to professionally develop IDinsight Associates in order to help them achieve their long-term career goals. Associates have exceptional raw talent, and are very energetic to learn from Managers in order to hone various skills.
    IDinsight growth- When ready, Managers are encouraged to contribute to IDinsight’s organizational development by helping to improve and refine the IDinsight approach, develop new client engagements, oversee country offices, and the potential to help open new IDinsight offices or start new services.

    Although this position will be based in the Nairobi office, you will be expected to spend time in rural areas and potentially other countries in the region. As project needs arise, flexibility in relocating to other countries for shorter-assignments is expected. Longer-term transfers may also be required, due to the international nature of IDinsight’s client services.
     
    Career Development
    Skill and career development for Managers is essential for IDinsight’s long-term impact. With support from IDinsight leadership, Managers maintain self-directed professional development plans and are given “stretch” opportunities designed to strengthen their professional skills. Real-time feedback and structured reviews are regularly provided to maximize each Manager’s expertise. IDinsight’s entrepreneurial culture allows roles and career progression to be tailored to individual strengths, interests, and goals. We tailor gold-standard methodologies to practitioner needs and enable continuous improvement by using the right tools at the right time. We serve governments, foundations, NGOs, and socially-impactful businesses across many sectors including health, education, agriculture, governance, financial inclusion, energy, and sanitation. IDinsight is a pioneer in using rigorous data to drive development decisions, with recognition from Forbes, Foreign Policy Magazine, PopTech, and Echoing Green, among others. Manager positions are considered “Partner-track” and career growth is expected for high performers.
    Qualifications
    Ideal qualifications include:

    Deep passion to improve lives around the world
    Demonstrated interest in the use of evidence, rigorous impact measurement, and data to improve international development policies and programs, particularly around financial and social protection 
    Advanced degree, preferably in public policy, economics, public administration, business
    4-8 years relevant work experience, including managerial experience in a developing country
    Outstanding interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with senior officials
    Proven ability to lead and motivate other staff in a dynamic, multicultural environment
    Outstanding quantitative and critical thinking skills, with nuanced understanding of econometric, data, and field experiment tools, including but not limited to statistical software (Stata wizards welcome, but not mandatory)
    Self-starter who will thrive in a start-up setting by taking ownership and initiative
    Intellectual curiosity and sense of humor

    Manager/Senior Manager title will depend on qualifications.

  • Data Science Lead

    Data Science Lead

    IDinsight is hiring an inaugural Data Science Lead to grow and build a dynamic data science team that uses cutting edge tools to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges – extreme poverty, infant mortality, food security, climate change, and beyond. IDinsight is primed to play a leading role in the growing “AI4Good” / “Machine Learning 4 Good” movement. We partner with with large scale social sector organizations to utilize world class data collection, research design, and policy implementation support – necessary conditions to realize the full potential of powerful technical tools and maximum impact on lives around the world.
    We are seeking a passionate technical leader who is focused on using her or his skills for the improvement of many lives. Our Data Science Lead must be creative, think outside the box, thrive in entrepreneurial settings and be seeking a role with an organization looking to rewrite rules and make big bets. The Data Science Lead will have latitude and responsibility for creatively seeking innovative ways to apply these products to new contexts.
    As part of the Innovation team, the Data Science Lead will be the technical lead for all things machine learning at IDinsight. This will include hiring, managing, and mentoring more junior data science staff, setting and maintaining organizational quality standards, doing direct coding and model design work, and partnering with clients to develop and execute high quality projects. You and the team you lead will build algorithms and other data science products that help locate out of school children, predict the spread of disease, identify infants with high mortality risk, or make credit scoring possible for the unbanked for the first time.
    Finally, the Data Science Lead will play an important role in the internal development of machine learning products to improve IDinsight’s data collection operations for large scale surveying. This includes algorithms used to predict and flag low data quality, produce representative samples and more.
    IDinsight’s reason for being is improving lives around the world, so can guarantee incredibly meaningful work battling some of the world’s most complex international development challenges around the world.
    We have a strong preference to staff this position in one of our offices in Asia or Africa. For exceptional candidates, we will consider US-based staff (San Francisco or Washington, D.C.) with extensive travel to other IDinsight offices. All projects and future teammates will be based in field offices.
    About the Role
    The Data Science Lead will have an exciting opportunity to help build IDinsight’s growing data science team and lead highly impactful, ground breaking projects with our partners. We are working to build IDinsight into a global leader in the use of machine learning to solve some of the world’s toughest problems. You will join a growing team of other data scientists and data engineers that will work together with our team of social scientists to best help our clients achieve greater social impact. The day-to-day work will include everything from working with clients to understand their needs and to imagine what’s possible, guiding junior staff in the wrangling of government or client data, leading the design and testing of various algorithms, and working with others to test and deploy these solutions for use by those most in need.
    We are seeking candidates who have already spent 6 to 10 years in industry or in applied research and are eager to apply those skills to new problems. Strong candidates will have a strong background in Python, experience leading successful data science teams, and a passion for building solutions to difficult social problems.
    Career development
    Professional development for our technical roles is essential for IDinsight’s long-term impact. With support from IDinsight leadership, the employee will maintain self-directed professional development plans and will be given “stretch” opportunities designed to strengthen their professional skills. Real-time feedback and structured reviews are regularly provided to maximize each data scientist’s expertise. IDinsight’s entrepreneurial culture allows roles and career progression to be tailored to individual strengths, interests, and goals. Employees have the opportunity to increase responsibilities, and high performers will have to opportunity to move up in the organization along technical, managerial, or client-facing paths.
    Opportunities to protect a small portion of time for the candidate to work on their own research agenda may be possible.
    Required Qualifications

    Proficiency working in Python is required. Please do not apply if you are not familiar with working in Python.
    6+ years working in data science in industry or applied research in academia
    Deep experience with supervised machine learning algorithms (both deep learning and non-deep learning approaches) and with both structured and unstructured data (ex. tabular administrative data, satellite imagery, text etc.)
    Experience building & leading data science teams and mentoring junior staff
    Experience with the design and delivery of a product from start to finish
    Proven ability to work alone and with teams in a dynamic, multicultural environment
    Passion for improving lives through evidence-informed policy
    Strong oral and written communication skills in English. Fluency in languages spoken in countries where IDinsight works is a plus
    Strong values aligned with IDinsight’s stated values.
    Ability and interest in sharing knowledge, mentoring others, presenting work and reviewing the work of others
    Willingness to put in extra effort when required to meet deadlines

    Preferred Qualifications

    Previous exposure to international development work
    The most competitive applicants will also have experience in one or more of the following:
    Experience working on optimization (ex. Linear programming) and clustering problems (ex. K-means clustering)
    Experience working with various database structures, custom APIs and AWS products like RDS, EC2, and Lambda
    Experience working on geospatial problems and with GIS software such as QGIS
    Experience working with satellite imagery / remote sensing data

    Locations
    This position is located in one of IDinsight’s existing offices, with possibility of extensive travel dependent on project needs. The most likely offices for this position are New Delhi, India; Nairobi, Kenya; Dakar, Senegal; Johannesburg, South Africa, or Lusaka, Zambia. For exceptional candidates, locations in San Francisco or Washington, D.C. with extensive travel are possible.
    Compensation
    Compensation is commensurate with relevant experience and background, and competitive within the social sector. Please note, as a non-profit, we are unable to provide compensation similar to leading US technology firms. Our compensation is competitive in the countries we work.
    Start Dates
    The start date of this position is flexible, but the ideal candidate will start in early 2020. We expect a minimum two-year commitment, and potential for a long-term career at IDinsight.
    References
    Applications should include three references, including email, phone, and title. Briefly state in what capacity you worked with each reference. Candidates who have written references (especially as part of the academic job market) are asked to have them sent to us.

  • Associate

    Associate

    Our approach rests on four pillars:

    Rigorous: We develop and use a wide-range of cutting edge data and evidence tools, including experimental evaluations, monitoring systems, data analytics and visualization, process evaluations, machine learning and more.
    Cost-effective: Every dollar spent is justified by expected impact. If funds could be better used in another way, we say so.
    Timely: Actionable information is delivered in time for client decision-making deadlines.
    Demand-driven: We deploy solutions tailored to partner contexts and needs with no competing agendas.

    Our diverse, growing team of over 150 outstanding colleagues operate in nearly two dozen countries around the world.
    About the Associate Program
    IDinsight Associates are high-performing early-career professionals passionate to experience the front-line realities of evidence-based policymaking. The Associate program provides a rich, varied experience with responsibilities ranging from partner interactions, in-depth statistical/econometric analysis, field team management, remote project work, and internal team building. We seek smart, resilient and team-oriented individuals who – in addition to developing professional and technical skills – are highly motivated to grapple with the difficulties and unpredictability of trying to improve lives at scale.
    Examples of recent Associate workstreams include:

    Embedding in African and Indian governments to enhance evidence-based decision-making capabilities
    Building data visualization tools for the flagship anti-poverty programs of India’s national government
    Helping design and coordinate a randomized trial for an income enhancement program in East Africa for one of the world’s first development impact bond
    Building data dashboards to manage IDinsight’s global enterprise
    Coordinating the writing of a white paper on how impact measurement projects can most effectively improve international development programs
    Managing a survey of 10,000 households in rural Nigeria for a randomized controlled trial designed to improve infant immunization uptake
    Analyzing data from IDinsight’s recruitment processes for our Global Operations team
    Building a monitoring system for a maternal and infant health non-profit in southern India
    Supporting implementation of evidence-based agricultural intervention in rural Zambia
    Designing and leading training for new measurement guidelines for a major international foundation
    Coordinating impact evaluations with agribusinesses in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda
    Helping establish a new regional office and develop IDinsight’s Southeast Asia regional strategy.

    Associates learn professional, technical and life skills while working on some of the world’s most critical problems. No two Associate experiences are the same. Some work deeply on one project for their entire program commitment, while others work across a variety of projects. Workstreams can immerse Associates in remote, front-line program contexts, deep statistical analyses, and/or high-level, strategic interactions. The Associate role is not a typical “9-5” job, but one that yields rich professional and personal rewards. Beyond the two-year Associate program, many IDinsighters are invited and choose to progress to more senior levels with IDinsight.
    Professional Development
    Skill and career development are core to IDinsight’s values and long-term impact strategy, and have been noted highlights of the Associate experience. Associates receive significant mentorship from IDinsight leadership, support from talented peers, and are given considerable autonomy when ready. Associates maintain professional development plans and are given “stretch” opportunities designed to strengthen a variety of skills. Real-time feedback is embedded in our culture and formal, structured enable maximum professional growth.
    Alumni Placement
    The Associate program has prepared alums for outstanding educational and professional paths. Associates have progressed to IDinsight leadership roles, and joined leading private and non-profit institutions, such as Bain & Company, Burn, Lyft, McKinsey and Company, and One Acre Fund. Alumni have also enrolled in graduate programs including Duke Sanford School of Public Policy Doctoral program, Harvard Business School, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Law School, London School of Economics, MIT Sloan School of Management, Princeton Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, UCSF Medical School, and Yale Law School.
    Qualifications

    Deeply passionate about global development and improving lives in disadvantaged populations
    Open-minded self-starter who will thrive while tackling new, unusual and unpredictable challenges
    Exceptional analytical/quantitative skills – can quickly build skills with statistical software like Stata
    Excellent interpersonal skills – can effectively engage with stakeholders ranging from school children to senior government officials
    0-4 years work experience, preferably in developing country settings
    Dedication to organization and culture building
    A true team player eager to contribute to organization and culture building
    Willingness to travel for extended periods of time, including to remote and rural areas
    Leadership or entrepreneurial experience
    Intellectual curiosity and a sense of humor
    Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree
    Candidates may be considered for other available roles based on experience and qualifications.

    Locations
    Associate positions will be based in India (Delhi), Kenya (Nairobi), the Philippines (Manila), Senegal (Dakar), South Africa (Johannesburg), and Zambia (Lusaka) with possible significant regional travel depending on project needs and organizational expansion.
    IDinsight sponsors employment visas for all nationalities in our non-U.S. offices in Africa and Asia, but at this time we do not sponsor international employment visas in the U.S. for most roles.
    Compensation
    Salary and benefits competitive with comparable roles.
    Start Dates
    Various start dates in 2019 and 2020. Minimum two year commitment, with potential long-term career options.

  • Africa Regional Operations Lead

    Africa Regional Operations Lead

    Job description

    Location: Dakar, Senegal; Johannesburg, South Africa; Lusaka, Zambia or Nairobi, Kenya. Nationals of these countries are strongly encouraged to apply. 
    Manager/Director level, dependent on experience
    IDinsight Africa is looking for an energetic, entrepreneurial, experienced leader with a “get it done” attitude to help run and grow a world-class organization.
    The Africa entity is spread across offices in Dakar, Senegal; Johannesburg, South Africa; Lusaka, Zambia; and Nairobi, Kenya, is over 60 teammates strong, and continues to grow. The Africa Regional Operations Lead will lead all aspects of our operations as we grow, and ensure that our African offices are run like a world-class organization.
    The Africa Regional Operations Lead will report to the Regional Head, support the office leads and collaborate closely with IDinsight’s Global Operations team. We seek a self-starter who will be able to independently manage a wide range of autonomous work streams, and who is looking for a role that emphasizes execution, inspiring leadership, and people management. He/she will manage a team of multiple full-time administrative and operations staff in their respective offices (potentially hiring more people to the team as needs arise), as well as IDinsight client-facing staff who will dedicate a portion of their time to organization building.
    The Africa Regional Operations Lead will lead the following work streams:

    Ensure IDinsight Africa has best-in-class systems and policies in place, building on Global Operations’ platforms — As we grow, we want to stay lean and nimble while also ensuring that information is shared across the offices and staff have the tools they need to do their jobs. He/she will collect feedback from staff on where our current systems and policies are falling short, adapt our systems or design new ones, coordinate the roll-out of these new systems and policies, and ensure adherence. These systems may be in support of IDinsight’s client-facing social impact work, including project management, knowledge management, client development, or internal goal-tracking systems. They may also be people-related, including performance management, staffing, benefits, safety and security, and various policies.
    Recruit and train excellent employees — The Africa Regional Operations Lead will oversee Africa-specific recruiting events and candidate screening, work with Africa leadership to set hiring goals, and conceive and write JDs for new roles. Some elements of our recruiting process, such as interviewing, are managed centrally and this person will coordinate with the Global Operations team on high-level talent strategies. The Africa Regional Operations Lead will oversee other Operations staff in running a comprehensive onboarding for new employees.
    Ensure IDinsight’s Africa offices are great places to work — IDinsight prides itself on being a great place to work and as we grow, we want to keep the values and culture that have allowed us to provide this positive, efficient work environment. The Africa Regional Operations Lead will directly check-in with staff, coordinate team-building and professional development events, design and coordinate changes to the physical office environments, monitor and develop our ideal culture, and take other steps in conjunction with the Africa leadership team to make IDinsight’s Africa offices fantastic places to work.
    Problem solve as issues come up — As IDinsight is growing rapidly, various logistical or people-related issues may come up. The Africa Regional Operations Lead will be the go-to person for the region for problem solving. He/she is expected to understand the issue holistically, exercise judgment and tact, and develop and execute a clear action-plan. When required, he/she will escalate issues to other senior leadership members for consultation, and provide recommendations on a course of action.

    Is it YOU we’re looking for?
     We have an Operations team that is full of ideas, knows a great organization and culture when they see it, intensely focused on their work, and “do it, get it done” types who are bought into IDinsight’s vision to change the world through better social sector decisions. Our Africa Regional Operations Lead will have a proven track record and commitment to the tasks at hand.
    Ideal candidates will possess:

    8+ years of work experience and proven track record of results and commitment to excellent output
    Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a dynamic, multicultural environment
    Willingness to travel to all Africa offices at least twice per year
    Passion for improving lives through evidence-informed policy
    Ability to conceive, execute, and lead strategic initiatives, but also high attention to detail and willingness to get his/her hands dirty on the nuts and bolts of running an organization
    Experience in a well-run global organization. Familiarity with latest research (in behavioral economics, organizational management, and other fields) on how to develop a best-in-class organization a plus
    Strong communication skills (ability to be clear, yet tactful)
    Ability to navigate people and policy decisions with nuance and discretion
    Familiarity with MS Office, Google Docs, and ideally other relevant systems such as BambooHR, Asana, Slack, and SalesForce
    Fluency in English (French a plus)
    At least an 8 on a scale of 1 to 10 for humor

    We hope to invest in outstanding professionals who will grow our team and become the backbone of our Africa operations for years to come. We welcome you to submit an application, if you can demonstrate your passion and relevant experience to our work and our people.
    Nuts and Bolts
    Location is flexible in Dakar, Senegal; Johannesburg, South Africa; Lusaka, Zambia; or Nairobi, Kenya. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and track record. Start dates are flexible but with a preference for sooner.

  • East Africa Regional Director

    East Africa Regional Director

    Job description
    The East Africa Regional Director (EARD) will define and execute IDinsight’s regional strategy by establishing close advisory relationships, oversee the region’s operations and support directors in managing a portfolio of projects. The EARD will drive IDinsight’s work and growth in East Africa with support from IDinsight’s CEO and Partner team.

    Define and execute strategy: The EARD will be responsible for realizing IDinsight’s sector- transforming vision for the region. As IDinsight’s primary regional representative, the EARD will develop new client engagements and initiatives and refine IDinsight’s multi-country model. Particular emphasis is placed on establishing deep, trusting relationships with government policymakers in East Africa. The EARD will establish him/herself as an expert and trusted advisor to development leaders to increase program effectiveness and shape evidence-based action in the region.
    Teams and operations: The EARD will work closely with the Nairobi office operation manager to ensure smooth management of the Nairobi-based teams. This will primarily involve participating in staffing decisions and supervising office finances and approvals. The EARD will also contribute to mentoring IDinsight high-performing staff and supporting regional recruitment efforts.
    Portfolio of projects: The EARD will also provide strategic guidance for a client portfolio in the region, and assume the responsibility for ensuring that projects improve lives via enhanced decisions and actions.
    Career Development: Career and skill development is a priority for all IDinsight employees. IDinsight’s entrepreneurial culture allows for the role to be tailored to individual passions, goals and preferences. IDinsight is also committed to facilitating work-life flexibility to maximize professional satisfaction and sustainability. The EARD role is a Partner track position.

    Qualifications

    Deeply passionate about international development and social impact
    Outstanding interpersonal skills – a “people person” who can develop deep, trusting relationships with senior
    10 years of relevant experience, with a strong preference for deep East Africa and government experience.
    Proven ability to be an inspiring leader in a dynamic, multicultural environment
    Advanced degree (Masters or PhD), preferably in public policy, economics, public administration, business or public health
    Interest in using evidence to improve social impact – fluency in impact evaluation a plus
    Record of driving organizational growth
    Direct client management experience
    Willingness to travel as needed and work with remote colleagues
    Strong quantitative and critical thinking skills Self-starter and quick learner who can hit the ground running
    Thrives in small/medium organization setting, and able to adapt to dynamic growth and change
    Excited to work across many international development sectors
    Lifelong learner with keen intellectual curiosity and sense of humor

    Compensation
    Dependent on relevant experience and background. Competitive with similar roles. Benefits include travel budget to return home if relevant, retirement plan, generous leave, relocation allowance, comprehensive international health insurance and medical evacuation, and technology stipend.

  • Manager

    Manager

    Job description
    Locations: Accra, Ghana; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Bangalore, India; Dakar, Senegal; Delhi, India; Lilongwe, Malawi; Lusaka, Zambia; and Nairobi, Kenya
    Managers are dynamic, diverse leaders who are passionate about making a difference, possess exceptional analytical skills, and thrive in an entrepreneurial, developing country setting. IDinsight invests heavily in our employees’ professional development and expects them to think critically and creatively about how to maximize our clients’ social impact.
    Managers oversee all aspects of client engagements (with support from an IDinsight Partner) in order to produce high-quality outputs, but more importantly, to drive each client to achieve its social impact goals. Towards this end, Managers are expected to develop a diverse skill set, including establishing trusted advisor relationships with clients, mentoring high-performing early career professionals (Associates), and developing expertise in a broad range of econometric, data, and field experiment tools.

    Client Liaising- Managers establish themselves as experts and trusted advisors to IDinsight clients. Managers use this position to provide high quality counsel and support based on rigorous evidence for senior leaders in governments, foundations, NGOs, and socially impactful businesses.
    Technical Skills- Managers harness and direct the intellectual horsepower fueling IDinsight project teams. Managers lead all elements of IDinsight evaluation and advisory projects, including evaluation design, project management, oversight of analytical processes, engagement of internal and external experts, and construction of high-quality communication materials including policy briefs, technical reports, and presentation materials. Managers need not be Stata wizards, but must be able to develop a deep and nuanced understanding of how econometric, data, and field experiment tools can be tailored to client needs.
    Mentorship of Junior Staff- Managers have the opportunity to professionally develop IDinsight Associates in order to help them achieve their long-term career goals.
    Associates have exceptional raw talent, and are very energetic to learn from Managers in order to hone various skills.
    IDinsight growth- When ready, Managers are encouraged to contribute to IDinsight’s organizational development by helping to improve and refine the IDinsight approach, develop new client engagements, oversee country offices, and the potential to help open new IDinsight offices or start new services.

    Career Development
    Skill and career development for Managers is essential for IDinsight’s long-term impact. With support from IDinsight leadership, Managers maintain self-directed professional development plans and are given “stretch” opportunities designed to strengthen their professional skills. Real-time feedback and structured reviews are regularly provided to maximize each Manager’s expertise. IDinsight’s entrepreneurial culture allows roles and career progression to be tailored to individual strengths, interests, and goals. We tailor gold-standard methodologies to practitioner needs and enable continuous improvement by using the right tools at the right time. We serve governments, foundations, NGOs, and socially-impactful businesses across many sectors including health, education, agriculture, governance, financial inclusion, energy, and sanitation. IDinsight is a pioneer in using rigorous data to drive development decisions, with recognition from Forbes, Foreign Policy Magazine, PopTech, and Echoing Green, among others. Manager positions are considered “Partner-track” and career growth is expected for high performers.
    Qualifications
    Ideal qualifications include:

    Deep passion to improve lives around the world
    Demonstrated interest in the use of evidence, rigorous impact measurement, and data to improve international development policies and programs, particularly around financial and social protection
    Advanced degree, preferably in public policy, economics, public administration, business
    4-8 years relevant work experience, including managerial experience in a developing country, preferably with a focus on financial inclusion
    Outstanding interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with senior officials
    Proven ability to lead and motivate other staff in a dynamic, multicultural environment
    Outstanding quantitative and critical thinking skills, with nuanced understanding of econometric, data, and field experiment tools, including but not limited to statistical software (Stata wizards welcome, but not mandatory)
    Self-starter who will thrive in a start-up setting by taking ownership and initiative
    Intellectual curiosity and sense of humor

    Manager/Senior Manager title will depend on qualifications. For candidates interested in working in Ethiopia, we are seeking individuals with experience working with governments and/or in Ethiopia.
    Compensation and Start Dates
    Compensation is commensurate with relevant experience and background, and competitive within the social sector. Rolling start dates (start dates range from immediate to flexible) and minimum two-year commitment, with regular professional development conversations and potential for a long-term career at IDinsight.
    References
    Applications should include three references, including email, phone, and title. Briefly state in what capacity you worked with each reference.

  • IDinsight Associate

    IDinsight Associate

    Our approach rests on four pillars:

    Rigorous: We develop and use a wide-range of cutting edge data and evidence tools, including experimental evaluations, monitoring systems, data analytics and visualization, process evaluations, machine learning and more.
    Cost-effective: Every dollar spent is justified by expected impact. If funds could be better used in another way, we say so.
    Timely: Actionable information is delivered in time for client decision-making deadlines.
    Demand-driven: We deploy solutions tailored to partner contexts and needs with no competing agendas.

    Our diverse, growing team of over 150 outstanding colleagues operate in nearly two dozen countries around the world.
    About the Associate Program
    IDinsight Associates are high-performing early-career professionals passionate to experience the front-line realities of evidence-based policymaking. The Associate program provides a rich, varied experience with responsibilities ranging from partner interactions, in-depth statistical/econometric analysis, field team management, remote project work, and internal team building. We seek smart, resilient and team-oriented individuals who – in addition to developing professional and technical skills – are highly motivated to grapple with the difficulties and unpredictability of trying to improve lives at scale.
    Examples of recent Associate workstreams include:

    Embedding in African and Indian governments to enhance evidence-based decision-making capabilities
    Building data visualization tools for the flagship anti-poverty programs of India’s national government
    Helping design and coordinate a randomized trial for an income enhancement program in East Africa for one of the world’s first development impact bond
    Building data dashboards to manage IDinsight’s global enterprise
    Coordinating the writing of a white paper on how impact measurement projects can most effectively improve international development programs
    Managing a survey of 10,000 households in rural Nigeria for a randomized controlled trial designed to improve infant immunization uptake
    Analyzing data from IDinsight’s recruitment processes for our Global Operations team
    Building a monitoring system for a maternal and infant health non-profit in southern India
    Supporting implementation of evidence-based agricultural intervention in rural Zambia
    Designing and leading training for new measurement guidelines for a major international foundation
    Coordinating impact evaluations with agribusinesses in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda
    Helping establish a new regional office and develop IDinsight’s Southeast Asia regional strategy.

    Associates learn professional, technical and life skills while working on some of the world’s most critical problems. No two Associate experiences are the same. Some work deeply on one project for their entire program commitment, while others work across a variety of projects. Workstreams can immerse Associates in remote, front-line program contexts, deep statistical analyses, and/or high-level, strategic interactions. The Associate role is not a typical “9-5” job, but one that yields rich professional and personal rewards. Beyond the two-year Associate program, many IDinsighters are invited and choose to progress to more senior levels with IDinsight.
    Professional Development
    Skill and career development are core to IDinsight’s values and long-term impact strategy, and have been noted highlights of the Associate experience. Associates receive significant mentorship from IDinsight leadership, support from talented peers, and are given considerable autonomy when ready. Associates maintain professional development plans and are given “stretch” opportunities designed to strengthen a variety of skills. Real-time feedback is embedded in our culture and formal, structured enable maximum professional growth.
    Alumni Placement
    The Associate program has prepared alums for outstanding educational and professional paths. Associates have progressed to IDinsight leadership roles, and joined leading private and non-profit institutions, such as Bain & Company, Burn, Lyft, McKinsey and Company, and One Acre Fund. Alumni have also enrolled in graduate programs including Duke Sanford School of Public Policy Doctoral program, Harvard Business School, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Law School, London School of Economics, MIT Sloan School of Management, Princeton Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, UCSF Medical School, and Yale Law School.
    Qualifications

    Deeply passionate about global development and improving lives in disadvantaged populations
    Open-minded self-starter who will thrive while tackling new, unusual and unpredictable challenges
    Exceptional analytical/quantitative skills – can quickly build skills with statistical software like Stata
    Excellent interpersonal skills – can effectively engage with stakeholders ranging from school children to senior government officials
    0-4 years work experience, preferably in developing country settings
    Dedication to organization and culture building
    A true team player eager to contribute to organization and culture building
    Willingness to travel for extended periods of time, including to remote and rural areas
    Leadership or entrepreneurial experience
    Intellectual curiosity and a sense of humor
    Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree Candidates may be considered for other available roles based on experience and qualifications.

    Locations
    Associate positions will be based in India (Delhi, Bangalore or other cities), Kenya (Nairobi), the Philippines (Manila), Senegal (Dakar), South Africa (Johannesburg), and Zambia (Lusaka) with possible significant regional travel depending on project needs and organizational expansion. IDinsight sponsors employment visas for all nationalities in our non-U.S. offices in Africa and Asia, but at this time we do not sponsor international employment visas in the U.S. for most roles.
    Compensation
    Salary and benefits competitive with comparable roles.
    Start Dates
    Various start dates in 2019. Minimum two year commitment, with potential long-term career options.

  • Financial Planning and Reporting Specialist

    Financial Planning and Reporting Specialist

    Job description
    Report to
    This position will primarily report to and work with the Finance Director based in Nairobi, Kenya.
    Responsibilities
    The Financial Planning and Reporting Specialist’s responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:
    Function: Reporting & Analysis

    Prepare monthly budget monitoring reports for project actuals and forecasts; including explanation of variances.
    Prepare monthly & quarterly financial reports for region and department heads.
    Support regional and functional leaders with timely information and value-added analysis.
    Prepare organization wide reporting, including Global dashboards, and Board of Directors reports, in collaboration with Finance Director and Accounting Manager.

    Function: Budgeting & Forecasting

    Create tools for bottom-up budgeting and budget roll-up.
    Assist in creating the annual budget, and quarterly forecast updates.
    Provides support to regional leaders and project managers on budgeting and analysis.
    Works with regional teams to maintain forecast of revenue and cost based on project and staffing pipelines.

    Function: Finance Systems

    Manage the time and expense reporting software Replicon
    Assist in establishment of policies and guidelines for project tracking and reporting, in order to ensure accurate and value-added variance reporting against project budgets

    Function: Other

    Support Accounting team in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reporting
    Prepare regional and project cash forecasts
    Act as backup for other finance functions
    Support other global financial and related tasks as and when required

    -Nutrition (Ref.2018/064)

  • Regional Director

    Regional Director

    Job description

    Strategy: The EARD will be responsible for realizing IDinsight’s sector-transforming vision for the region. As IDinsight’s primary regional representative, the EARD will develop new client engagements and initiatives and refine IDinsight’s multi-country model.
    Relationships: Meaningful, trusting relationships represent the foundation of IDinsight’s model. The EARD will establish him/herself as an expert and trusted advisor to development leaders to increase program effectiveness and shape evidence-based action in the region.
    Teams and operations: The EARD will oversee office operations and Nairobi-based teams. This includes mentoring IDinsight high-performing staff, participating in staffing decisions, managing the office budget, and playing a lead role in hiring for the region.
    Portfolio of projects: The EARD will also supervise IDinsight project work in the region, acting as the project director in some (if not all) projects in the region. The EARD will be responsible for providing strategic guidance to project teams and supporting stakeholder management.

  • East Africa Regional Director

    East Africa Regional Director

    Job description
    Example Engagements
    Philanthropy learning partnership: Support a philanthropy advisory organization across a range of evaluation, monitoring and consultative workstreams to identify, develop and support cost-effective, evidence-informed charities.Sanitation learning partnership: Co-locate with a UN agency and local governments to conduct demand-driven impact evaluations in Kenya and the Philippines to improve sanitation program design and impact.Agriculture impact evaluation: Conduct an impact evaluation with an Ethiopia-based agribusiness to measure the impact of supplying improved chicken breeds on small-scale poultry farmer nutrition and income.Mixed-methods education research: Shape an NGO’s education intervention in Uganda by conducting semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and teacher surveys. Visit www.IDinsight.org for more information.
    About The East Africa Regional Director Position
    IDinsight has been operating in East Africa since 2013. Located in Nairobi, the East Africa office supports 21 employees with further growth expected. The East Africa team conducts work across multiple countries (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and others) and sectors (i.e., agriculture, health, education, sanitation, access to finance). The East Africa Regional Director (EARD) will define and execute IDinsight’s regional strategy, establish close advisory relationships, and oversee the region’s operations and portfolio of projects. The EARD will be supported by IDinsight’s CEO and Partner team, and will assume responsibility for driving IDinsight’s work and growth in East Africa.
    Strategy: The EARD will be responsible for realizing IDinsight’s sector-transforming vision for the region. As IDinsight’s primary regional representative, the EARD will develop new client engagements and initiatives and refine IDinsight’s multi-country model.Relationships: Meaningful, trusting relationships represent the foundation of IDinsight’s model. The EARD will establish him/herself as an expert and trusted advisor to development leaders to increase program effectiveness and shape evidence-based action in the region.Teams and operations: The EARD will oversee office operations and Nairobi-based teams. This includes mentoring IDinsight high-performing staff, participating in staffing decisions, managing the office budget, and playing a lead role in hiring for the region.Portfolio of projects: The EARD will also supervise IDinsight project work in the region, acting as the project director in some (if not all) projects in the region. The EARD will be responsible for providing strategic guidance to project teams and supporting stakeholder management.
    Career Development
    Career and skill development is a priority for all IDinsight employees. IDinsight’s entrepreneurial culture allows for the role to be tailored to individual passions, goals and preferences. IDinsight is also committed to facilitating work-life flexibility to maximize professional satisfaction and sustainability.
    Qualifications

    Deeply passionate about international development and social impact
    Advanced degree (Masters or PhD), preferably in public policy, economics, public administration, business or public health
    Interest in using evidence to improve social impact – fluency in impact evaluation a plus
    10 years of relevant experience, including managerial experience in a developing country (experience in East Africa a plus)
    Proven ability to be an inspiring leader in a dynamic, multicultural environment and experience in coaching colleagues
    Record of driving organizational growth
    Outstanding interpersonal skills – a “people person”
    Direct client management experience
    Willingness to travel as needed and work with remote colleagues
    Strong quantitative and critical thinking skills – a self-starter and quick learner who can hit the ground running
    Thrives in small/medium organization setting, and able to adapt to dynamic growth and change
    Excited to work across many international development sectors
    Lifelong learner with keen intellectual curiosity and sense of humor

    Compensation
    Dependent on relevant experience and background. Competitive with similar roles.
    Benefits include travel budget to return home if relevant, retirement plan, generous leave, relocation allowance, comprehensive international health insurance and medical evacuation, and technology stipend.
    Start Dates
    Flexible start during 1st half of 2018. Two-year commitment required.