Associate & Senior Associate (Kenya and Zambia)

About the role

IDinsight is a global nonprofit that partners with governments, NGOs, multilaterals and funders to turn data and evidence into better decisions on poverty reduction. Its Associate and Senior Associate roles are early-career positions in East and Southern Africa (Kenya and Zambia), offering hands-on experience in research, data collection, client work and team building. Positions are based in Lusaka or Nairobi, with possible significant regional travel, and start between September and November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Manage project team workflow, systems and deliverables, and drive day-to-day execution of project work
• Design research, collect or acquire data, run technical analysis and package results
• Create client deliverables such as reports, slide decks and presentations
• Develop strategic communications about IDinsight projects and sector learnings
• Help build client relationships and prepare talking points for client meetings
• Lead data collection, including questionnaire development, sampling, team management, analysis and synthesis
• Travel to project sites, offices and client locations as needed
• Contribute to internal team building, systems and office culture

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Policy Research, Development Studies, Engineering, Environmental Science, Political Science, Public Policy or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in international development, research and evaluation, data analytics, consulting or program management
• Strong analytical and writing skills, able to turn technical jargon into policy-oriented deliverables
• Self-starter, resilient, able to work across time zones and travel to remote areas
• Preferred: experience in East or Southern Africa, and Swahili or local Zambian languages

Required skills

• Econometrics, quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Statistical analysis and data collection software such as Stata, SPSS, R, SurveyCTO and/or Open Data Kit (preferred)

What we offer

• Mentorship, professional development plans, annual professional development stipend and structured reviews
• International health insurance with mental health coverage, paid vacation, sick leave and parental leave
• Relocation benefits, travel and work-from-home stipends, and a professional development budget

Visas are sponsored for all nationalities, but candidates who are Zambian or Kenyan citizens or already have the right to work locally are preferred. Applications are due by September 4, 2026 and require a CV.