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.
Demonstrated
skills and competencies
- Strong knowledge of cost analysis evaluation methodologies,
applications, and literature in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
- Excellent proficiency in spreadsheet-based data cleaning and
analysis.
- Ability to interpret complex technical findings and translate them
into compelling evidence-aligned policy narratives.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with experience producing
policy-relevant research reports.
- Experience managing coalitions, partnerships, or multi-stakeholder
initiatives.
- Familiarity with donor landscapes and funding mechanisms in
humanitarian aid.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a
remote team across time zones, cultures, and contexts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g.,
Notion).
- Fluency in English.
Strongly
preferred
- Proficiency in statistical analysis software.
- Proficiency in data visualization software.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative evidence synthesis skills.
- Experience writing peer-reviewed publications.
- Experience developing and using AI tools to increase research
quality and efficiency.
- At least 2+ years of work experience in low- or middle-income
countries.
- Work proficiency in French (preferred).
How to Apply
