Associate & Senior Associate

Associate & Senior Associate Location options for this role are within any of IDinsight’s countries of work across Africa and Asia – with preference for our six primary offices in Delhi, Manila, Lusaka, Nairobi, Dakar, or Rabat About this Opportunity Currently, we are accepting applications but not hiring immediately. This is an evergreen posting for our talent pool at IDinsight, and we review applications on a rolling basis. Applying is an expression of interest in joining our talent pool for future roles at IDinsight. It is not an offer, and it does not guarantee consideration for any specific role. When a suitable opening arises, shortlisted candidates from our talent pool are invited into our standard competitive hiring process alongside any new applicants. This typically includes interviews, exercises, and reference checks. Final selection is based on fit and merit as assessed through that process. We keep applications on file in the talent pool for 6–12 months and reach out only when there is a specific role match. About IDinsight 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 operates in nearly two dozen countries around the world. Learn more about our mission and values at www.IDinsight.org . About the Associate & Senior Associate role IDinsight’s Associates and Senior Associates are high-performing early-career professionals passionate about experiencing the front-line realities of evidence-informed decision-making. These roles provide a rich, varied experience with responsibilities ranging from client interactions and management, in-depth research and analysis, data collection management, and team building. We seek intellectually curious, 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. Associates and Senior Associates are responsible for the following areas of work: Managing project team workflow, systems, deliverables Driving the day-to-day execution of the project work according to project plans and leading internal coordination efforts for their 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 their 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. Associates learn professional, technical and life skills while working on some of the world’s most critical problems. No two 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. Associates and Senior Associates will be staffed on IDinsight projects according to various factors including organizational need, timeline and availability, team dynamics, skills optimization, and professional growth and development. While we aim to factor in individual preferences whenever possible to staffing decisions, they are one of many factors in the project staffing process. Career development Skill and career development are core to IDinsight's values and long-term impact strategy. Associates and Senior Associates receive significant mentorship from IDinsight leadership, support from talented peers, and considerable autonomy in their work. They maintain professional development plans and are given "stretch" opportunities designed to strengthen a variety of skills. Real-time feedback and structured reviews are regularly provided to enable maximum professional growth. Additionally, Associates and Senior Associates have access to an annual professional development stipend that they are encouraged to utilize to explore their career interests and develop their skills. Alumni paths The Associate and Senior Associate experience has prepared former IDinsighters for outstanding educational and professional paths. Associates have progressed to IDinsight management and leadership roles, started their own organizations, and joined leading private and non-profit institutions, such as Bain & Company, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Facebook, GiveDirectly, International Monetary Fund, Lyft, McKinsey & Company, One Acre Fund, SocialCops, The Bridgespan Group, the World Bank’s Young Professional Program, and more. Alumni have also enrolled in graduate and Ph.D. programs, including the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University; Columbia Business School, the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley, UC Davis, the Harris School of Public Policy and the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago, Harvard Business School, Georgia Institute of Technology, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Law School, the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University, London School of Economics, the Sloan School of Management and the School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton, UCSF Medical S