Careers
The IGC seeks to employ highly qualified, committed, and passionate individuals to join our teams in London and around the world. We are currently hiring for:
Ideas for India (I4I) - Communications Officer (Part-time)
Fixed-term contract for one year year initially; extension subject to project funding and performance. Time commitment of a maximum of 8 days or 56 hours per month. Ideas for India (I4I) (www.ideasforindia.in) is an economics and policy portal run by the International Growth Centre (IGC).
We are hiring a Communications Officer who will work with I4I to support external communications, including promoting the work of the portal through various digital tools and communications products (infographics, videos, data visualisations, social media, e-newsletters, etc.); contributing to the coordination of events, particularly in terms of branding, publicity, and outreach; providing technical support for online events; transcription of video/audio products; post-production of videos/audios; tracking of and reporting on digital reach; providing inputs on leveraging SEO to increasing website traffic; and supporting reporting activities in terms of presentation of website analytics, etc. The Communications Officer will also be expected to support the process of working with an external service provider to design and develop a new web platform.
Refer to the attached document for more information about the job description and person specification.
To apply:
Please write to us at [email protected] with:
- Your motivation to apply for the role (body of the email)
- CV (attach as PDF; no longer than 1-2 pages)
- Samples of work (attach as a single PDF)
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
IGC Data Assistant
Salary is competitive and not less than £16.39 per hour inclusive of London allowance. Role available to part-time or full-time applicants.
Accountable to: IGC Business Systems and Data Officer
The International Growth Centre (IGC) works with policymakers in developing countries to promote inclusive and sustainable growth through pathbreaking research. We are a global research centre with a network of world-leading researchers and in-country teams and initiatives working across Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East. Based at LSE and in partnership with the University of Oxford, we are majority funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). We work to improve the productivity of people and firms as the key driver of sustainable economic development.
The IGC is currently undertaking a data audit and requires the assistance of a short-term Data Assistant to help complete this exercise over the next 3-6 months. This will require activities focused on identifying and filling data gaps, including the following specific tasks.
As the successful applicant, you will be responsible for:
- Carrying out planned data entry tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
- Locating relevant data and files and carrying out research to fill information gaps.
- Collating core project information, including project and output documentation.
- Checking data accuracy according to guidelines.
- Working with existing information and databases and ensuring data consistency across projects.
- Collaborating with different teams and individuals across the organisation to ensure accuracy of data.
- Carrying out tasks as directed by Business Systems and Data Officer.
The key skills required include:
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Demonstration of good judgement.
- Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions.
- Understanding of data management principles, including data consistency and accuracy checks.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and use critical thinking skills to solve data problems.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Strong IT and administrative skills.
- Proficient in the use of the MS Office suite, particularly Excel.
- Previous experience with CRM systems and/or working with large databases (not essential).
- Excellent written English skills.
To apply for this post, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Should you have any queries about the role, please email [email protected].
We are accepting applications for this position on a rolling basis.
IGC Data Analyst - Zambia Evidence Lab
This is a full-time role based in Lusaka, Zambia. Initially designed as a consultancy contract arrangement from September 2024 to March 2025, with a possible extension. IGC will consider international candidates.
The International Growth Centre (IGC) works with policymakers in developing countries to promote inclusive and sustainable growth through pathbreaking research. We are a global research centre with a network of world-leading researchers and in-country teams and initiatives working across Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East. Based at LSE and in partnership with the University of Oxford, we are majority funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). We work to improve the productivity of people and firms as the key driver of sustainable economic development.
IGC is seeking a Data Analyst to enhance the usability of administrative data for research and analysis at the Zambia Evidence Lab (ZEL), an embedded data lab within the Ministry of Finance and National Planning in Lusaka. The successful candidate will play a critical role in transforming raw administrative data – often kept in silos across departments – into actionable insights, ensuring data quality, and developing visualisations to inform policy decisions. The Data Analyst will join a multi-functional team of economists, data engineers, and operational experts to deliver real-world impact driven by government policy objectives.
Roles and responsibilities:
Data Cleaning, Preparation, and Coding (50%)
- Collect, clean, and integrate data from multiple sources, ensuring consistency across different datasets. This may include:
- Collaborating with various departments to identify relevant administrative data sources.
- Developing ZEL’s understanding of data structures, variables, and collection methodologies used across key datasets.
- Determining and implementing unique identifiers to accurately link data across different sources.
- Utilise data transformation techniques to normalise and structure data for analysis, including data wrangling and cleaning.
- Work with the Data Engineer to support the digital extraction of administrative data records. This may include developing automated ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to streamline data handling.
- Identify and rectify data quality issues, such as incomplete records, inconsistencies, and errors.
- Develop data documents such as codebooks for effective analysis.
- Maintain comprehensive metadata to document data sources, transformations, and usage contexts.
Data Analysis and Visualisation (20%)
- Collaborate with in-house economists and Principal Investigators to support data analysis and interpretation.
- Work with the Data Engineer to develop dashboards and data visualisations for the government using tools like Tableau or Power BI, including defining the metrics and dimensions necessary for effective dashboards.
- Assist in designing research methodologies and frameworks.
Flexible Responsibilities (20%)
- Engage in research projects of mutual interest, contributing to the production of analytical insights.
- Explore and implement new technologies and methodologies to improve data processing and analysis capabilities.
Cross-cutting (10%)
- Ensure all data handling practices comply with legal and ethical standards, including privacy and confidentiality requirements.
- Facilitate data sharing and integration efforts between ZEL, ZamStats, and other relevant public institutions.
Person specification and skill/experience requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, computer science, economics, or a related field or relevant experience is required; a master’s degree or equivalent is desired.
- Proven experience in data analysis, data management, and database development.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and software, such as STATA, SQL, R, Python, and data visualisation tools like Tableau or Power BI.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of administrative data systems and familiarity with public sector data is a plus.
- Knowledge of global data protec*on laws such as the EU GDPR.
Application process
Interested candidates should submit a resume (2 pages max) and cover letter (1-page max) and outline examples of previous data analysis projects in PDF format to [email protected] by 8 September with the subject line “IGC Data Analyst.” If we don’t respond within two weeks, please assume your application wasn't selected for the next round. You may contact Shahrukh Wani at [email protected] if you have any questions about the job.
IGC Monitoring Analyst
Salary from £33,558 to £38,541pa inclusive with potential to progress to £41,404 pa inclusive of London allowance.
The International Growth Centre works with policymakers in developing countries to promote inclusive and sustainable growth through pathbreaking research. The IGC is a global research centre with a network of world-leading researchers and in-country teams and initiatives working across Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East. Based at LSE and in partnership with the University of Oxford, we are majority funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office with support from other global funders. We work to improve the productivity of people and firms as the key driver of sustainable economic development.
The Monitoring Analyst (MA) will report to the Head of MEL and work closely with the Evaluation and Learning Manager and the Senior MEL Officer, following their leadership and expertise on specific MEL related tasks. The MA will support the delivery of IGC’s MEL strategy and will have MEL responsibilities over a specific portfolio covering IGC country programmes and initiatives. The role will be instrumental in supporting the IGC’s commitment to promote the use of data and analysis for organisational decision-making, including but not restricted to:
- Monitoring IGC data and information at the project and cluster/theme levels.
- Proactively collecting, assessing and quality assuring data, mostly focusing on policy engagement and impact.
- Carrying out specific analysis and supporting on internal and external reporting needs.
- Supporting the refinement MEL tools and processes
The successful applicant will have:
- Degree level education (or equivalent), with preference for degrees in International Development, Social Sciences, Economics or related disciplines.
- Interest and experience working within a MEL role, or with MEL as a component of a broader role, with demonstrable knowledge of MEL principles, tools, practices and methodologies
- Experience collecting, collating, structuring and analysing data from a wide range of sources with high attention to detail.
- Experience writing professional reports, analysis and synthesising large volumes of data.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office; knowledge of data analysis software and CRMs is desirable
- Evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Experience managing complex and varied workloads, working to strict timelines and with efficiency and accuracy, often under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
The position will be based in the IGC Head Office located within LSE, in central London and will be offered on an open-ended basis subject to funding to 30 September 2026.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.
To apply for this post, please click here. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Rosina De Mucio, Head of MEL at: [email protected].
The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 September 2024 23:59 hours (GMT). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.