Manager & Senior Manager

IDinsight Managers and Senior Managers are dynamic leaders who drive evidence-informed decision-making at scale. These roles provide diverse, high-impact experiences spanning strategic client advisory, technical excellence, team leadership, and organizational growth. 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.

• Overseeing all aspects of client projects to deliver high-quality outputs that drive social impact
• Providing strategic counsel and establishing themselves as experts and trusted advisors to senior leaders in governments, foundations, NGOs, and socially impactful businesses
• Managing client expectations, navigating complex stakeholder dynamics, and maintaining strong relationships throughout project lifecycles
• Directing project teams' technical work and leading evaluation design, research methodology, and analytical approaches tailored to client needs and decision contexts
• Engaging internal and external technical experts to strengthen project quality and rigor
• Developing a deep understanding of econometrics, data science, field experiment, and qualitative methods to guide appropriate tool selection
• Creating and reviewing high-quality deliverables, including policy briefs, technical reports, presentations, and strategic communications that translate evidence into actionable insights
• Overseeing project management systems, timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure efficient execution
• Ensuring quality control throughout all project phases from design through final delivery
• Managing full project budgets, strategically allocating resources to maximize impact and efficiency, and anticipating budget risks early and offering solutions to stay on track
• Managing project and office-related safety and security risk management for team members
• Adapting project plans in response to field realities, client needs, and emerging challenges
• Professionally developing Associates and Senior Associates by providing regular coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities aligned with individual development paths
• Building high-performing, cohesive teams that deliver exceptional results
• Contributing to client development and external communications by identifying opportunities, generating ideas, and leading concept note and proposal creation
• Contributing to IDinsight's organizational evolution by refining methodologies, piloting new approaches, and improving internal systems
• Engaging in knowledge sharing, internal training, and cross-office collaboration

• Graduate degree Master's or PhD in economics, statistics, public policy, development studies, or related quantitative/social science fields
• 6-10 years of progressive work experience in international development, research and evaluation, data analytics, consulting, or program management, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities
• Advanced analytical and methodological expertise, with proven ability to design and oversee rigorous econometric analyses, mixed-methods research strategies, and complex evaluation frameworks
• Exceptional writing and communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex technical findings into strategic recommendations for diverse audiences, including executive leadership, donors, and policymakers
• Strategic thinking capabilities with demonstrated ability to identify emerging trends, anticipate challenges, and translate organizational priorities into actionable research and programmatic agendas
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior staff, providing technical guidance and building analytical capacity within teams
• Strong project and people management skills, with ability to oversee multiple workstreams simultaneously, delegate effectively, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with experience navigating complex partnerships across government agencies, donor organizations, implementing partners, and senior leadership
• Demonstrated strategic leadership as a proactive problem-solver who anticipates obstacles, develops innovative solutions, and drives initiatives forward independently
• Deeply passionate about combating poverty worldwide and improving lives in disadvantaged populations
• Fluency in the local languages of country placement and/or prior in-country management experience
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications, policy influence, or thought leadership in international development
• Experience managing budgets, grants, or donor relationships