Economist & Cost‑Effectiveness Unit Lead

About the role

IDinsight is seeking a senior economist to lead its newly‑launched Cost‑Effectiveness Unit (CEU). The role blends rigorous economic analysis with practical change‑management to embed cost‑effectiveness thinking across partner organisations.

Key responsibilities

• Build and lead the CEU, developing service offerings such as cost‑effectiveness audits, lean intervention design, and tech‑enabled resource allocation.
• Identify and develop high‑impact opportunities with partners (e.g., NGOs, governments) and secure funding for cost‑effectiveness projects.
• Lead technical delivery, including cost‑effectiveness analyses, cost‑monitoring system design, and AI‑driven cost optimisation across multiple countries.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in economics, public policy or a related field (Master’s minimum; PhD preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in cost‑effectiveness or cost‑efficiency analysis within international development.
• Proven track record building cost‑analysis systems and translating economic evidence into operational decisions.
• Experience working with large implementing organisations such as NGOs, governments or multilaterals.

Required skills

• Cost modelling and sensitivity analysis.
• Statistical software (Stata or R).
• Advanced Excel.