Economist, Consultant

IDinsight

. Design and advise on evaluations and other research activities, including impact evaluations, descriptive and diagnostic studies, process evaluations, monitoring systems, programme design and advisory, M&E advisory, and scale-up analysis .

Posted 9/16/2026contractMakati • PhilippinesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in causal inference, applied microeconomics, and quantitative research methodologies, with proficiency in Stata or R for data analysis. Capable of producing clear technical documentation and providing targeted mentoring in diverse project environments.

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Causal InferenceApplied MicroeconomicsStata ProgrammingQuantitative Research DesignTechnical Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Causal InferenceApplied MicroeconomicsPower AnalysisEvaluation DesignStatistical InferenceData Collection InstrumentsTechnical Report WritingExperimental Identification StrategiesQuasi-Experimental Identification StrategiesReproducible Analysis Code

Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationIndependent WorkProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

StataRPythonSQLGeospatial AnalysisSurveyCTO

Industry Keywords

Impact EvaluationsMonitoring SystemsLow- and Middle-Income CountriesHealthEducationAgricultureSocial ProtectionGovernanceEnvironmentApplied Field Research

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and advise on evaluations and other research activities, including impact evaluations, descriptive and diagnostic studies, process evaluations, monitoring systems, programme design and advisory, M&E advisory, and scale-up analysis
Advise on identification strategy, estimation, and interpretation
Draft and review evaluation designs, pre-analysis plans, power and sample size calculations, data collection instruments, analysis code, and technical reports
Resolve discrete technical questions arising for project teams during implementation
Prepare and deliver training on causal inference, statistical inference, or Stata/R programming where scoped
Provide targeted technical mentoring to project staff where scoped
Advise on the technical feasibility and design of prospective engagements
Meet agreed deadlines and communicate proactively when scope or feasibility shifts
Flag methodological concerns early
Work across client engagements spanning multiple geographies, sectors, and methods

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in economics, econometrics, applied statistics, or a closely related quantitative field
PhD preferred; candidates with a Master's degree and a demonstrable record of comparable applied research will be considered
Demonstrated command of causal inference and applied microeconomics, including experimental and quasi-experimental identification strategies, power analysis, and interpretation of imprecise or null results
At least 5 years of relevant post-graduate experience designing, executing, or advising on evaluations and quantitative research in low- and middle-income country contexts
Proficiency in Stata or R sufficient to write, review, and debug reproducible analysis code
Ability to produce clear written technical output, including evaluation designs, pre-analysis plans, and technical memos
Capacity to work independently against agreed deliverables and timelines with limited day-to-day supervision
Ability to flag methodological or feasibility concerns early
Preferred: substantive expertise in health, education, agriculture, social protection, governance, or environment
Preferred: contextual knowledge of regions where IDinsight works and relevant administrative or survey data sources
Preferred: experience advising government or foundation counterparts directly
Preferred: experience with Python, SQL, geospatial analysis, SurveyCTO or equivalent
Preferred: peer-reviewed or policy publications drawing on applied field research
Local applicants or foreign candidates with existing work authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

No employee benefits; contractor engagement
Hourly consultancy engagement with rates commensurate with qualifications and experience
Approximately 20 hours per month, varying with project cycles