The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization.

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Cost Research Advisor

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

Experience

2 - 3 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Research and Development

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).

• 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.).
• 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.).
• Contribute to reporting, including writing, delivering presentations, and supporting communications staff.

• 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.
• 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.
• Work proficiency in French (preferred).

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in economics, statistics, public policy, or related field.