Manager/Senior Manager, West and North Africa

Manager/Senior Manager, West and North Africa

Location:
Dakar, Senegal or Rabat, Morocco About the Manager / Senior Manager role Managers are dynamic, diverse leaders who are passionate about making a difference, possess exceptional analytical skills and thrive in an entrepreneurial setting. IDinsight invests heavily in our employees’ professional development and expects them to think critically and creatively about how to maximize our clients’ social impact. Managers oversee all aspects of client engagements (with support from an IDinsight Director) in order to produce high-quality outputs, but more importantly, to drive each client to maximize its social impact. Towards this end, Managers are expected to develop a diverse skill set, including establishing trusted advisor relationships with clients, mentoring high-performing early professionals (Associates), developing expertise in a broad range of data and evidence tools and overseeing all project and/or office-related safety & security risk management for their team members.

Key Responsibilities
Client relationships: Managers establish themselves as experts and trusted advisors to IDinsight clients. Managers use this position to provide high-quality counsel and support based on rigorous evidence for senior leaders in governments, foundations, NGOs, and socially impactful businesses. Project management, technical & communication

skills:
Managers lead all elements of IDinsight advisory and evaluation projects, including project management, oversight of analytical processes, engagement of internal and external experts, evaluation design and development of high-quality materials including policy briefs, technical reports, and presentation materials. As part of project management, managers are expected to support and improve existing administrative systems to ensure project administration tasks such as staffing requests, timesheet submission and approvals, staff leave management, change management etc. are executed properly. Managers need not be experts in specific analytical tools and methods, but must be able to develop a deep and nuanced understanding of how data and evidence tools can be used to help answer the clients’ questions. Managers are also responsible for cross-functional collaboration with the technical teams at IDinsight, to maintain rigour of the work. Mentorship of junior staff: Manage timelines, quality control, and risk mitigation within the context of project constraints to ensure effective project execution. Responsible for providing mentorship and guidance to all team members, especially Associates, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Lead project budget design and management, and all funder compliances for the project. Financial management: Managers lead project budget design and management, and are responsible for identifying any financial risks to different stakeholders as early as possible. Managers lead all funder compliances for the project, and support the Director in managing funder relationships. IDinsight growth: As required, Managers are encouraged to contribute to IDinsight's organizational development by helping to improve and refine the IDinsight approach, develop new client engagements, establish and improve internal processes and culture, and potentially help open new IDinsight offices or start new services. Qualifications Deep passion for improving lives around the world Demonstrated interest in the use of evidence, rigorous impact measurement, and data to improve development policies and programs Advanced degree, preferably in public policy, economics, public administration, business 4-8 years of relevant work experience, including managerial experience in similar settings as IDinsight Outstanding interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with senior decision-makers Proven ability to lead and motivate other staff in a dynamic and diverse environment Outstanding critical thinking skills, with a nuanced understanding of data and evidence tools, including but not limited to statistical software Self-starter who will thrive in a start-up setting by taking ownership and initiative Fluency in French and English (spoken and written) is required Intellectual curiosity and sense of humour Candidates will be evaluated for a Manager vs. Senior Manager role based on their qualifications, previous experiences, and performance during the hiring processes. Professional development Skill and career development are core to IDinsight's values and long-term impact strategy and have been noted highlights of teammates’ experiences. Team members receive mentorship from leadership, support from talented peers, and considerable autonomy when ready. Real-time feedback is embedded in our culture, and a formal structure enables maximum professional growth. Nuts & bolts Location This position can be based in IDinsight’s Dakar, Senegal or Rabat, Morocco office. This position is not eligible for remote work, or otherwise, from the United States. Preference will be given to those with pre-existing work authorization in these countries; however, IDInsight will seek work permits where possible for exceptional candidates. Start date The expected start date for this position immediately. We anticipate a minimum commitment of two years, with regular professional development conversations and the potential to grow into a long-term career at IDinsight. The application deadline is 06 August 2026. Work authorization IDinsight is able to sponsor employment visas for all nationalities in these locations; however, we will prioritise candidates who do not require IDinsight to sponsor work. Compensation Compensation and benefits are commensurate with the qualifications and experiences IDinsight is hiring for. We are especially proud of the people-focused benefits

we offer
, including comprehensive health insurance, including mental health coverage; paid vacation, sick, and parental leave; relocation benefits; a travel stipend; technology and work from home stipends; a professional development budget; and more. Please note, that while we aim to be competitive within the global development sector, we are non-profit, and as such are usually unable to meet compensation brackets similar to leading private sector organizations.

How to apply
Please ensure that your CV includes relevant professional and personal experience as well as details on academic qualifications. CVs can range from one to two pages. Please note, headshot photographs, parental details, birth dates and other personal information not relevant to the application do not need to be included in your CV. More information, including details on IDinsight’s hiring process and frequently asked questions, can be found online at IDinsight Careers. Any questions should be directed to careers@IDinsight.org.