Associate/Senior Associate

IDinsight

Associate/Senior Associate managing project teams and supporting evidence-informed decision-making in a global nonprofit tackling poverty. Engaging in research, analysis and client relations across diverse sectors.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeMakati • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing project team workflow, systems, deliverables
Driving the day-to-day execution of the project work according to project plans and leading internal coordination efforts for their team
Conducting and supporting fit-for-decision and right-fit research design, data collection or acquisition, technical analysis, and results visualization/packaging for project tasks
Creating client deliverables, including reports, slide decks, and oral presentations to inform decisions and actions of clients
Developing strategic communications to build awareness of IDinsight projects and learnings, contribute to sectoral knowledge, and shift the sector towards more evidence-informed policy and practices
Supporting their team in developing strong client relationships
Engaging with client and stakeholder relationships
Contributing to client development, including developing proposals and concept notes
Leading data collection activities
Overseeing all data collection activities to ensure quality, including managing data collection teams
Traveling to project sites, IDinsight offices, embedded client locations, and other areas as per project needs
Contributing to internal team building
Developing, piloting, and implementing internal systems or other organizational contributions (e.g., event management) for IDinsight, in coordination with functional teams such as Operations, Communications, Finance, etc.
Contributing to office life and culture building, such as facilitating All Hands Meetings; leading team building efforts at team retreats; participating in Social Cultural Committee events; and engaging with the DEI Working Group.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in economics, statistics, public policy, or related quantitative/social science fields (Master's degree holders are welcome)
3-5 years of relevant work experience in international development, research and evaluation, data analytics, consulting, or program management
Strong analytical skills, with exposure to (either via professional work experience or academic coursework) the basics of econometrics, data and research analysis tools, and quantitative and qualitative research processes
Strong writing skills with the ability to translate technical jargon into well-structured, writing-based deliverables (e.g., policy briefs, project memos, analytical reports, external blog posts, and more)
Ability to understand complex concepts and topics quickly even with limited prior knowledge or exposure and a willingness to invest in learning new concepts, skills, and methods without being prompted
Highly organized, attentive to deadlines, and able to manage a high volume of work with efficiency
Excellent interpersonal skills, can effectively engage with stakeholders ranging from school children to senior government officials to internal colleagues, and places a high value on being a team player
Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and fast learner; resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges
Intellectually curious and a willingness to share your opinions with the team, question the status quo, and encourage others to expand their perspectives
Deeply passionate about combating poverty worldwide and improving lives in disadvantaged populations.
Proficient in statistical analysis and data collection softwares, such as Stata, SPSS, R, SurveyCTO, and/or Open Data Kit.
Fluency in the local language(s) of country placement.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive international health insurance, including mental health coverage
Paid vacation, sick, and parental leave
Relocation benefits
Travel stipend
Technology and work-from-home stipends
Professional development budget

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysiseconometricsquantitative researchqualitative researchproject managementdata collectionstatistical analysisresearch designtechnical analysisresults visualization

Soft Skills

analytical skillswriting skillsorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsself-starterintellectual curiosityteam playerresourcefulnessresiliencecommunication skills