Associate at IDinsight

Job description

Locations: Offices in Asia (India and Philippines) and Africa (Kenya, Senegal, South Africa and Zambia)

About The Associate Program

IDinsight Associates are high-performing early-career professionals interested in social impact, global development, data and statistics, monitoring and evaluation, project management, and client services. The Associate experience is varied, with responsibilities ranging from office-based data analysis and client interactions to field-based team trainings and data management. Associates also contribute directly to IDinsight’s growth and evolution by taking leadership roles in their office and rotating onto a variety of internal initiatives.

Examples Of Recent IDinsight Associate Roles

• Building a data visualization tool for the Indian government
• Coordinating the writing of a white paper on how measurement projects fail
• Assisting with the implementation of an agricultural intervention in rural Mozambique
• Conducting research on digital identity in India
• Developing, piloting, and implementing internal systems for the Global Operations team
• Coordinating a 10,000-household survey in rural Nigeria for a global health evaluation
• Conducting qualitative assessments for a low-cost private school network in Uganda

Qualifications

• Deeply passionate about international development and serving the poor
• Interested in using rigorous evidence to increase social impact
• Outstanding quantitative and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication
• 0-3 years work experience, preferably in developing country settings
• Dedication to organization and culture building and a desire to participate in office events
• Ability to quickly learn or build upon previous knowledge of statistical software like Stata
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with a range of stakeholders, from school children to senior government officials
• Self-starting team player who thrives in challenging and new situations
• Willingness to travel for extended periods of time, including to 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 vacancies if experience and qualifications fit better with another role.

Locations

Associate positions will be based in India (Delhi or other cities), Kenya (Nairobi), the Philippines (Manila), Senegal (Dakar), South Africa (Johannesburg), and Zambia (Lusaka) with possible significant regional travel dependent on project needs and possibilities to move as we open new offices.

Note on Work Visas: IDinsight sponsors work visas for all nationalities in our non-U.S. offices in Africa and Asia, but at this time we do not sponsor international work visas in the U.S. for most roles.

Compensation

Salary and benefits competitive with similar roles. Dependent on geography.

Start Dates

Various start dates from January to October 2018. Minimum two-year commitment, with potential for a long-term career at IDinsight.