Associate / Senior Associate – Data & Impact Evaluation

About the role

IDinsight is seeking motivated Associates or Senior Associates to support data‑driven development projects across Africa. You will work under senior staff to design research plans, conduct advanced statistical analyses, coordinate fieldwork, and communicate findings to partners.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare research designs, protocols and data collection tools for impact evaluations and randomized trials.
• Conduct advanced statistical and econometric analysis using software such as Stata, SPSS or R.
• Coordinate large‑scale household surveys, supervise enumerators and manage field logistics.
• Develop data visualisation dashboards and decision‑support platforms for client governments and NGOs.
• Present results to partners, contribute to proposal writing and produce communication materials.

Required profile

• Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Political Science, Mathematics or related graduate degree.
• 1‑6 years of professional experience, preferably in an emerging‑country context.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, travel frequently to remote locations and handle unexpected challenges.

Required skills

• Proficiency with statistical software: Stata, SPSS, R.
• Experience using data collection platforms: SurveyCTO, Open Data Kit, KoboToolBox.

What we offer

• Comprehensive international health insurance, including mental‑health coverage.
• Paid vacation, sick leave and parental leave.
• Relocation assistance and travel stipend.
• Technology and work‑from‑home allowances.
• Professional development budget.