Cost-Effectiveness Unit Lead & Economist I/II
Full-time
IDinsight
Locations: Flexible About IDinsight We're a global data and evidence advisory, working with governments, philanthropies, and non-profits to improve lives at scale, using technology and AI where they can deliver the most impact. IDinsight Is a Global Nonprofit That Equips Leaders With The Data, Evidence And Technology To Improve Lives At Scale. We Partner With Governments, NGOs, Multilaterals, And Funders To Support Decisions At Every Stage Of Their Impact Journey – From Bold Pilots To Nationwide Scale-ups. Our Teams Bring Rigorous Evidence And Practical Insights So Leaders Can Make Informed Decisions That Truly Change Lives. With Our Partners, We Are Pioneering The Next Frontier Of Social Impact, Where Data And Technology Accelerate Progress For Millions. We Help Leaders Overcome The Three Main Barriers To Impact
- Figuring out what works
- Learning and improving
- Reaching and operating at scale
- Support our partners with the full ‘data and evidence’ value chain – from primary data collection to data systems, monitoring evaluation and learning tools, and data science
- Inform funding decisions – toward high-impact initiatives and away from less effective programs or approaches
- Create cutting-edge AI-for-good products that make the delivery of social interventions and learning tools more cost-effective and scalable
- Cultivate the Cost-Effectiveness Unit into a sustainable practice area within IDinsight, including onboarding and aligning with existing senior leadership at IDinsight
- Develop service offerings across four core areas: cost-effectiveness audits, lean intervention design, cost-efficient implementation support, and tech-enabled resource allocation
- Create standardized methodologies, tools, and frameworks that can be adopted across the sector
- Build a team over time if we establish a robust pipeline to justify additional hires, including recruiting and/or training teammates with cost-effectiveness expertise
- Develop public goods including practical guides, templates, and case studies
- Identify and develop opportunities with partners where cost-effectiveness work could yield high returns, particularly complex multi-country implementers
- Lead engagement with organizations like Pact, CARE, Living Goods, and other BINGOs to embed cost-effectiveness thinking into their operations
- Work with partners throughout the project lifecycle—from ideation and design through implementation—not just at the evaluation stage
- Build relationships with funders interested in cost-effectiveness to secure project funding from the broader development community
- Lead cost-effectiveness analyses that synthesize existing program data to establish baselines and identify optimization opportunities
- Facilitate lean intervention design processes, including Theory of Change workshops and rapid A/B testing to identify lower-cost configurations that maintain impact
- Design and implement cost monitoring systems that enable adaptive management and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with IDinsight's DSEM team to leverage AI and machine learning for cost optimization
- Develop cost models and conduct sensitivity analyses across multiple countries and contexts
- Contribute to sector-wide discussions on cost-effectiveness methodology and practice
- Publish frameworks and findings from IDinsight's cost-effectiveness work
- Potentially support revival of practitioner-oriented cost-effectiveness communities of practice
- Represent IDinsight at conferences and with donors on cost-effectiveness topics
- Advanced degree in economics, public policy, or related field (Master's minimum, PhD preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in cost-effectiveness or cost-efficiency analysis, or closely-related work, preferably within international development
- Demonstrated experience building cost analysis systems and frameworks within complex organizations
- Track record of translating economic analysis into operational decisions and organizational change
- Experience working with large implementing organizations (NGOs, governments, or multilaterals)
- Strong skills in cost modeling, sensitivity analysis, and financial analysis
- Proficiency with statistical software (Stata or R) and advanced Excel
- Experience managing projects and teams
- Excellent communication skills with ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience with lean program design and rapid-cycle testing methodologies
- Knowledge of AI applications for cost optimization and efficiency
- Experience developing public goods or sector-wide tools
- Track record of securing funding for analytical work
- Experience working across multiple countries and contexts
- French fluency for West Africa engagement
- IDinsight will have greater representation from the populations with whom we work and clients we serve.
- IDinsight will have greater representation from the countries in which we work.
- Across all countries in which we recruit, we will seek greater representation from historically excluded communities.
- IDinsight will foster an inclusive work culture that empowers a diverse team to do their best work.
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