Job Description
The Senior Associate, Insights supports the implementation of a learning agenda for a business and economic empowerment program in Africa by collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing qualitative and mixed-methods data to generate actionable insights that inform program strategy and adaptive management.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of the program's multi-year learning agenda, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of learning activities.
- Coordinate and execute qualitative and mixed-methods data collection across program pillars, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups.
- Design and develop data collection tools aligned with learning questions.
- Manage data collection processes across multiple stakeholders, ensuring data is organized and accessible.
- Analyze qualitative and mixed-methods data to identify patterns, trends, and insights.
- Synthesize findings from multiple data sources to answer core learning questions.
- Translate data into clear, actionable insights to inform program decision-making.
- Support adaptive learning processes and help apply insights to improve program delivery.
- Contribute to the development of internal and external learning reports, briefs, and blogs.
- Translate insights into compelling stories and evidence for broader discussions on green entrepreneurship, work quality, and women's economic participation.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in consulting, development, research, or a related field.
- Experience in qualitative or mixed-methods research, including designing tools and conducting interviews and surveys.
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear insights and recommendations.
- Strong writing skills, with the ability to contribute to reports and structured outputs with guidance.
- Experience working on complex programs.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently with guidance, while contributing to team thinking and problem solving.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams and functions.
- Good presenter in public, with a strong voice in meetings.
Benefits & Perks
Work from the office in Nairobi or Lagos 3 days a week
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