Senior Associate, Insights

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Associate, Insights

Location: Lagos

About the Role

• You will lead qualitative and mixed-methods data collection and analyze findings. You will also synthesize findings into clear insights and contribute to learning outputs that shape adaptive management and thought leadership.
• As the Senior Associate, Insights, you will support the execution of the program’s learning agenda, working across program teams and partners to generate actional insights that inform program delivery and strategy.
• This role sits within the Insights function, focusing on the ‘why’ and ‘so what’ behind program results.
• The role requires strong execution, structured thinking, and the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
• You will report to the Program Insights Lead and program teams across multiple workstreams.

Accountabilities
Execution of the Program Learning Agenda:

• Coordinate and execute qualitative and mixed-methods data collection across Program pillars, including surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and feedback tools
• Manage data collection processes across multiple stakeholders, including program teams, partners, and enterprises
• Support the design and development of data collection tools (e.g. surveys, interview guides, tracking tools) aligned with learning questions
• Ensure data is collected, documents, and organized in a structured and usable way.
• Support the implementation of the Program’s multi-year learning agenda, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of learning activities

Insight Generation and Analysis:

• Conduct qualitative and mixed methods analysis to identify patterns, trends, and key insights across program data
• Synthesize findings across multiple data sources to answer core learning questions
• Translate data into clear, concise, and actionable insights that inform program decision-making
• Identity emerging signals and insights to support adaptive learning and continuous program improvement

Adaptive Learning and Program Support:

• Provide input into adaptive learning processes, including after-action reviews and periodic learning sessions
• Surface insights to support strategic reflection and decision-making.
• Support program teams in understanding and applying insights to improve program delivery
• Contribute to tracking learning questions and ensuring alignment between data collection and program priorities

Knowledge Products and Thought Leadership:

• Ensure learning outputs are grounded in high-quality evidence and aligned with program priorities.
• Help translate insights into compelling stories and evidence that contribute to broader conversations on green entrepreneurship, work quality, and women’s economic participation
• Contribute to drafting sections of program learning outputs, ensuring clarity, rigor, and strong narrative
• Support the development of internal and external learning deliverables, including reports, briefs, and blogs.

Skills and Qualifications

• Good presenter in public, strong voice in meetings.
• Experience working on complex programs.
• 5 – 8 years of relevant experience in consulting, development, research, or a related field
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear insights and recommendations
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams and functions
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to contribute to reports and structured outputs with guidance
• Ability to work independently with guidance, while contributing to team thinking and problem solving
• Experience in qualitative or mixed-methods research, including designing tools and conducting interviews and surveys
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders

Desirable:

• Exposure to large, donor-funded, or multi-stakeholder programs
• Experience in entrepreneurship, MSMEs, or private sector development programs
• Experience supporting the development of knowledge products or thought leadership outputs.
• Familiarity with climate, green economy, or sustainability-related sectors

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.