IDinsight helps global development practitioners generate and use rigorous evidence to amplify  their impact. We use cutting edge measurement techniques to support “best in the business”  clients across sectors, including national governments, top NGOs, and innovative social  businesses.

We have supported multiple organizations in East Africa including UNICEF, the Kitui  Government, the Tanzanian Ministry of Health, Acumen impact investor, Juhudi Kilimo  agribusiness, and Results for Development charity. We are innovators in decision-focused  measurements and evaluation, and are rapidly expanding throughout Africa and Asia.

Responsibilities for the Analyst/Associate,/Intern Job

• IDinsight Associates, Analysts, and Interns are high-performing, talented early career professionals who support program design, plan and conduct analysis of rigorous impact  evaluations, manage field teams, and liaise with clients and holders.
• Consider an example of a recent project: IDinsight is engaged by an African government to help  increase treatment coverage for child pneumonia. Our task is to design and rigorously test  three policy reforms to help the client decide which policy to implement at scale. The Analyst,
• Associate and Intern roles, with support from a Manager and an IDinsight Partner/Director,  participate in many aspects of this engagement, including:
• Background Policy Analysis and Program Design
• Identify the client’s most important questions to map potential theories of change
• Review literature, interview experts and visit field sites to help design high potential  interventions
  Rigorous Impact Evaluation Design and Analysis
• Help design a rigorous impact evaluation of chosen interventions that balances  statistical rigor with the client’s timeline, budget, and implementation constraints
• Design an efficient data collection strategy and survey questionnaires
  Perform initial statistical analysis of results using Stata software
• Help write high-quality policy briefs and presentations to deliver recommendations to  client
• Management of Field Survey Team and Data Entry Process
• Recruit, hire, and manage a team of field surveyors
• Spend significant time managing IDinsight field team and relationships with key local  officials and leaders – possibly in deep rural locations
• Ensure high quality data collection and data integrity
• Client Liaising
• Build strong relationships with appropriate client counterparts
• Help determine client’s priority questions and operational constraints
• Facilitate adherence to evaluation design
• Professional Development
• Skill and career development is core to IDinsight values and long-term impact strategy, and has  been noted as a highlight of the Analyst, Associate, and Intern experience. Analysts, Associates,  and Interns receive significant mentorship from IDinsight leadership and are given considerable  autonomy when shown to be ready. Analysts, Associates, and Interns maintain professional  development plans and are given “stretch” opportunities designed to strengthen desired skills.
• Real-time feedback and structured reviews are regularly provided to maximize each Analyst’s,  Associate’s and Intern’s expertise.

Qualifications & Differences between Associate, Analyst, and Intern Job

Associate (Full time, 2 year commitment)

• 0-3 years of relevant professional experience after undergraduate or Master’s degree.
• Highly relevant experience and academic studies plus technical skills (econometrics,  economics, experience designing rigorous impact evaluations, field research, survey  design)
• Professional maturity and leadership ability

Analyst (Full time, 2 year commitment)

• 0-3 years of professional experience after undergraduate or Master’s, but do not yet  have relevant experience or technical skills
• Demonstrated strong quantitative skills
  Clear commitment to a career in evidence-based social impact
• Will be hired and trained by IDinsight in order to progress to the Associate role

Intern (Preferably full time but open to part time, at least 3 months commitment)

• Current students in the course of their studies or recently graduated, who demonstrate  strong interest in learning about a career in rigorous evidence
• May be considered for full time employment if strong performance during internship

Ideal requirements for all roles

• Commitment to serving the less advantaged
• University training in engineering, mathematics, economics, finance, computer science,  social sciences, statistics or other related fields
• Demonstrated quantitative ability
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Interpersonal skills to connect with all stakeholders from schoolchildren to senior  government officials
• Team player
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Intellectual curiosity
• Sense of humor

Start Dates

Various starting dates during 2017. Analysts and Associates require minimum two years  commitment with regular professional development conversations and potential for a longterm career at IDinsight. Interns require short term commitment (at least 3 months); preferably  full-time but open to a part-time role.

How To Apply

Please use this application link to apply by deadline of February 28, 2017. You will be asked to  fill in information (including standardized test scores, relevant coursework, references) and  submit relevant documents (CV and brief cover letter). Any questions should be directed to  mailto:kenya.careers@idinsight.org.

These positions are strictly for Kenyan citizens. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  IDinsight is an equal opportunity employer.