Manager & Senior Manager at IDinsight

About the role

• 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.

Managers and Senior Managers are responsible for the following areas of work: 

Leading client engagements and building trusted advisor relationships

• 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

Driving technical excellence across projects

• 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

Managing project execution and team coordination

• 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

Mentoring and developing junior staff

• 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 organizational growth and development

• 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

Managers 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. 

Qualifications

Credentials

• 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

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• 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

Behaviors and mindsets

• 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

Additional preferred qualifications

• Fluency in the local language(s) 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

Candidates will be evaluated for a Manager vs. Senior Manager role based on their qualifications, previous experiences, and performance in the hiring processes. Additionally, candidates may be considered for other available roles based on experience and qualifications.