JOB OBJECTIVES:
The Impact Analyst will strengthen Generation’s ability to measure, analyze, and communicate durable impact across the global network. Reporting to the Lead, Impact Evaluation & Data Advocacy, this role will support durability measurement, evaluation framing, structured analysis, and insight synthesis, while collaborating across analytics and impact operations initiatives.
This role combines structured problem-solving, research rigor, and practical analytics. The Impact Analyst will contribute to cross-country durability analyses, benchmarking, rapid-response leadership inquiries, and high-quality insight development, while gaining exposure to analytics production, dashboard interpretation, and data operations processes.
Over time, this role is designed as a development pathway toward senior impact measurement and/or impact operations leadership within Generation.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Durability & Impact Evaluation Support
- Support cross-country durability analyses (employment, earnings, job quality, financial health, and related metrics)
- Contribute to evaluation framing, research design inputs, and methodological comparability discussions
- Conduct structured literature reviews and benchmarking analyses
- Draft evaluation briefs, internal synthesis memos, and funder-ready materials
- Help ensure durability insights are grounded in consistent and reliable underlying data
Structured Analysis & Rapid Problem Solving
- Translate ambiguous leadership and funder questions into structured analytical approaches
- Conduct exploratory and quick-turn analyses using available datasets
- Identify patterns and implications across countries, cohorts, and program models
- Participate in problem-solving sessions with D&I and Generation leadership
Insight Synthesis & Communication
- Develop high-quality slide decks and written summaries that distill complex findings
- Translate technical analyses into accessible narratives for non-technical stakeholders
- Support development of coherent impact narratives across decks and reports
- Contribute to external-facing materials where appropriate
Cross-Functional Analytics & Operations Support
- Partner with Impact Operations and Analytics colleagues on select dashboard analyses and metric interpretation
- Provide light analytical support to dashboard updates and reporting enhancements
- Collaborate on improving clarity and consistency of core metrics (e.g., placement, durability indicators, income, living wage, ROI)
- Contribute to strengthening data quality, documentation, and analytical processes where relevant
- Gain exposure to broader data governance and analytics ecosystem discussions
ATTRIBUTES (e.g. qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience):
Required experience and skills:
- 1–3 years of experience in analytics, research, consulting, monitoring & evaluation, policy, or related fields
- Strong structured thinking and problem-solving ability
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights
- Strong written communication and slide development skills
- Comfort working with data (Excel required; SQL preferred)
- Ability to operate independently with moderate ambiguity
- Intellectual curiosity and high attention to detail
- Collaborative mindset across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred experience and skills:
- Experience in workforce development, economic mobility, education, or related social sector work
- Exposure to survey design, research design, or impact evaluation methodologies
- Experience working with dashboards (e.g., Power BI) and interpreting metrics
- Familiarity with quasi-experimental or evaluation concepts
- Experience preparing materials for senior leadership or funders
Mindset:
- Structured thinker who naturally breaks down ambiguous questions into clear components and approaches.
- Intellectually curious and motivated to understand the “why” behind outcomes, not just produce analysis.
- Comfortable operating with moderate ambiguity while maintaining high standards for clarity and rigor.
- Eager to learn and grow into greater ownership, receptive to feedback, and motivated by development.
- Collaborative and low-ego, able to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders to refine ideas and strengthen outputs.
