Manager / Senior Manager
IDinsight
Manager / Senior Manager
IDinsight
Designs and deploys evidence-generating tools.
We're a global data and evidence advisory, working with governments, philanthropies, and non-profits to improve lives at scale, using technology and AI where they can deliver the most impact.
IDinsight is a global nonprofit that equips leaders with the data, evidence and technology to improve lives at scale. We partner with governments, NGOs, multilaterals, and funders to support decisions at every stage of their impact journey – from bold pilots to nationwide scale-ups. Our teams bring rigorous evidence and practical insights so leaders can make informed decisions that truly change lives. With our partners, we are pioneering the next frontier of social impact, where data and technology accelerate progress for millions. We help leaders overcome the three main barriers to impact:
Figuring out what works
Learning and improving
Reaching and operating at scale
We work in multiple countries across Asia and Africa. Our work spans a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, education, health, governance, sanitation, financial inclusion, and other areas.
We have expertise in a variety of rigorous approaches and methodologies, which we tailor to each client depending on their needs and constraints. To achieve a positive social impact we:
Support our partners with the full ‘data and evidence’ value chain – from primary data collection to data systems, monitoring evaluation and learning tools, and data science
Inform funding decisions – toward high-impact initiatives and away from less effective programs or approaches
Create cutting-edge AI-for-good products that make the delivery of social interventions and learning tools more cost-effective and scalable
Our diverse, growing team of roughly 250 outstanding colleagues operate in nearly two dozen countries around the world. Learn more about our mission, values, and principles at www.IDinsight.org.
IDinsight 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Skill and career development are core to IDinsight's values and long-term impact strategy, and have been noted highlights of teammates’ experiences. IDinsighters receive significant mentorship from IDinsight leadership, support from talented peers, and are given considerable autonomy when ready. They 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 structure enables maximum professional growth. Additionally, teammates have access to an annual professional development stipend that they are encouraged to utilize to explore their career interests and develop their skills.
This position can be based in IDinsight’s Dakar, Senegal or Rabat, Morocco office. This position is not eligible for remote work, or otherwise, from the United States. Preference will be given to those with pre-existing work authorization in these countries; however, IDInsight will seek work permits where possible for exceptional candidates.
The expected start date for this position immediately. We anticipate a minimum commitment of two years, with regular professional development conversations and the potential to grow into a long-term career at IDinsight.
IDinsight is able to sponsor employment visas for all nationalities in these locations; however, we will prioritise candidates who do not require IDinsight to sponsor work.
Compensation and benefits are commensurate with the qualifications and experiences IDinsight is hiring for. We are especially proud of the people-focused benefits we offer, including comprehensive health insurance, including mental health coverage; paid vacation, sick, and parental leave; relocation benefits; a travel stipend; technology and work from home stipends; a professional development budget; and more. Please note, that while we aim to be competitive within the global development sector, we are non-profit, and as such are usually unable to meet compensation brackets similar to leading private sector organizations.
This application includes several questions and requires a CV (one to two pages) covering your professional and personal experience as well as academic qualifications. Please omit headshots, parental details, birth dates, marital status, and similar personal information — these aren't relevant to our review.
More information, including details on IDinsight’s hiring processand frequently asked questions, can be found online at IDinsight Careers. Any questions should be directed to [email protected].
IDinsight is committed to reducing power asymmetries in the social sector. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion reflects our understanding of the need for the sector to abandon unhealthy practices of the past. We wish to be part of a new generation of international NGOs who are honest about this history and transparent about our role in the present.
Our commitment is also aligned with the impact of our work. We seek a diverse workforce that inherently embodies our commitment to fostering inclusivity. This helps us refine and improve our methods and relationships and strengthen the services we provide our clients and their communities or constituencies.
The following commitments represent our vision for the IDinsight team:
IDinsight will have greater representation from the populations with whom we work and the clients we serve.
IDinsight will have greater representation from the countries in which we work.
Across all countries in which we recruit, we will seek greater representation from historically excluded communities.
IDinsight will foster an inclusive work culture that empowers a diverse workforce.
IDinsight is committed to non-discrimination in our recruitment, employment practices, and organizational culture, regardless of people’s age, disability, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.
IDinsight helps leaders combat poverty by designing, deploying, and promoting evidence-generating tools tailored to partner needs. Its products include experimental evaluations, monitoring systems, data analytics and visualization, process evaluations, and machine learning to generate timely, actionable information for governments, NGOs, foundations, and social businesses across Africa and Asia in health, education, agriculture, livelihoods, finance, energy, and governance. The company delivers rigorous, cost-effective, and demand-driven solutions, ensuring every dollar spent on data work supports impact and aligns with client decision deadlines. Its approach blends evidence with action in nearly two dozen countries, with a team of over 150 staff. The goal is to help clients fuse robust data insights with program decisions to reduce poverty and improve outcomes.
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