Dinsight is entering an exciting new phase of growth. As demand for rigorous evidence and AI-enabled solutions accelerates across the sectors and geographies we work in, we are actively investing in our teams, deepening our regional footprint, and expanding the frontier of what data and technology can do for social impact. This is a moment of real momentum for IDinsight. We’re looking for people who want to use data and evidence to improve lives at scale; who are energized by taking on problems without a playbook; and who want a hand in shaping what IDinsight becomes as we grow.
Key Responsibilities
Client relationships:
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.
Project management, technical & communication skills:
Managers lead all elements of IDinsight advisory and evaluation projects, including project management, oversight of analytical processes, engagement of internal and external experts, evaluation design and development of high-quality materials including policy briefs, technical reports, and presentation materials.
As part of project management, managers are expected to support and improve existing administrative systems to ensure project administration tasks such as staffing requests, timesheet submission and approvals, staff leave management, change management etc. are executed properly.
Managers need not be experts in specific analytical tools and methods, but must be able to develop a deep and nuanced understanding of how data and evidence tools can be used to help answer the clients’ questions. Managers are also responsible for cross-functional collaboration with the technical teams at IDinsight, to maintain rigour of the work.
Mentorship of junior staff:
Manage timelines, quality control, and risk mitigation within the context of project constraints to ensure effective project execution.
Responsible for providing mentorship and guidance to all team members, especially Associates, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
Lead project budget design and management, and all funder compliances for the project.
Financial management:
Managers lead project budget design and management, and are responsible for identifying any financial risks to different stakeholders as early as possible.
Managers lead all funder compliances for the project, and support the Director in managing funder relationships.
IDinsight growth:
As required, Managers are encouraged to contribute to IDinsight’s organizational development by helping to improve and refine the IDinsight approach, develop new client engagements, establish and improve internal processes and culture, and potentially help open new IDinsight offices or start new services.
Qualifications
Deep passion for improving lives around the world
Demonstrated interest in the use of evidence, rigorous impact measurement, and data to improve development policies and programs
Advanced degree, preferably in public policy, economics, public administration, business
4-8 years of relevant work experience, including managerial experience in similar settings as IDinsight
Outstanding interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with senior decision-makers
Proven ability to lead and motivate other staff in a dynamic and diverse environment
Outstanding critical thinking skills, with a nuanced understanding of data and evidence tools, including but not limited to statistical software
Self-starter who will thrive in a start-up setting by taking ownership and initiative
Intellectual curiosity and sense of humour
Candidates will be evaluated for a Manager vs. Senior Manager role based on their qualifications, previous experiences, and performance during the hiring processes.