Position: Manager - Data on Demand

Organization: IDinsight

Location: Delhi

A DoD Manager leads work in multiple areas: 
Client Management:
- Establishing themselves as experts and trusted advisors to DoD clients
- Providing high quality counsel and support based on rigorous evidence for senior leaders in governments, foundations, NGOs, and socially impactful businesses.
Client Development:
- Independently developing new client engagements and pursuing fundraising opportunities
- Leading the client development process from the development stage to final budgeting and contracting
Project and Team Management:
- Managing large central and field teams to execute state and national level data collection projects
- Supporting junior staff in their professional development in order to help them achieve their short and long term career goals
Research and Development:
- Designing and testing innovations to rapidly improve data quality, speed, and cost of Data on Demand surveys, as well as improving data use
- Deploying field-tested innovations on ongoing projects and tracking performance
DoD Organization Building:
- Leading through example to help set organizational culture
- Defining DoD operational policies, financial systems, and legal guidelines
- Supporting DoD brand building and communications efforts

Qualifications

Ideal qualifications include:

• Deep passion to improve lives around the world
• Strong interest in being a part of an early stage social impact venture
• Demonstrated interest in the use of evidence and data to improve international development policies and programs
• Passionate about leveraging technological innovation to improve lives
• Strong operations and financial management skills
• Advanced degree, preferably in public policy, economics, public administration, business
• 4-8 years relevant work experience, including managerial experience in India
• Outstanding interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with a range of senior clients
• Proven ability to lead and motivate other staff in a dynamic, multicultural environment
• Outstanding quantitative and critical thinking skills, with nuanced understanding of econometrics and data, including statistical software
• Self-starter who will thrive in a start-up setting by taking ownership and initiative
• Intellectual curiosity and sense of humor

To Apply:

Please apply online using the “Apply for this job” button in the right hand corner. You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter should include an explanation of interest for this role and your earliest possible start date. Please direct any questions to xxxxx@IDinsight.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. IDinsight is an equal opportunity employer.