Key Responsibilities
Conduct research
In collaboration with IRC colleagues, refine the learning agenda and research questions for one or more focus areas or interventions (e.g., Safe at Home).
Conduct cost-efficiency analyses, cost-effectiveness analyses, and scenario modeling (see Cost Analysis Report Library).
Develop, maintain, and update program-specific data sets (see Cost Analysis Data Sets).
Synthesize internal and external cost evidence to make broader quantitative and qualitative assessments of a program area's cost-effectiveness, parameters under which a program area might be cost-effective, etc. (e.g.).
Provide technical assistance
Develop organizational learnings and recommendations for - specific outcome areas or interventions.
Provide ongoing technical assistance to IRC colleagues and partner organizations to help inform decisions with cost evidence.
Support proposal development to increase the cost-effectiveness of proposals and program designs.
Re-package evidence into accessible user-friendly tools to increase their usability (e.g.).
Collaborate with advocacy and policy colleagues to translate research findings into accessible and persuasive external collateral (e.g.).
Cross-cutting responsibilities
Contribute to reporting, including writing, delivering presentations, and supporting communications staff
Job Requirements
Work experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in economics, statistics, public policy, or related field.
Minimum of:
3+ years of experience (bachelor's degree) or
2+ years of experience (Master's degree) in the humanitarian or development sector.