Senior Advisor of Data

Location: Toronto, ON
Reports to: Managing Director
Years of Experience: 10+ Years
Travel Requirement: Frequent
Terms: Full-Time

About Raising The Village

We are Raising The Village (RTV), an international development organization and a registered charity on a mission to end ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. Raising The Village is a fast-growing organization on an accelerated growth path. Our team in East Africa and North America works together to lift communities out of ultra-poverty in last-mile villages. We operate at the intersection of direct implementation and advanced data analytics to inform progress, decision-making, and impact.

To date, we have supported more than one million people through our innovative holistic approach. We have achieved this tremendous growth with the support of our incredible partners from all around the globe who believe in our model and impact. Find out more about our programs and impact at www.raisingthevillage.org.

Role Description

We are seeking a Senior Advisor of Data & Insights to lead our evidence generation and impact measurement agenda. This role strengthens RTV’s capacity to design, manage, and communicate high-quality research and evaluation frameworks that inform program design, scaling, and policy engagement.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in development economics, quantitative research, and monitoring & evaluation within the international development sector. They are skilled at transforming complex datasets into policy-relevant insights and translating evidence into actionable recommendations for program teams, funders, and government partners.

Key Responsibilities

Research, Evaluation, and Learning

- Design and oversee RTV’s impact evaluation frameworks, including quasi-experimental and experimental designs (DiD, RCTs, natural experiments, etc.).

- Ensure RTV’s methodologies and data practices meet academic and sectoral standards for rigor and credibility.

- Partner with internal and external teams to generate evidence-based learning and insights that shape RTV’s program strategy and scaling model.

- Produce or supervise the production of research briefs, reports, and publications that communicate RTV’s impact and learning to diverse audiences.

Data and Evidence Systems

- Provide strategic oversight for RTV’s data governance and quality systems, ensuring consistency and reliability across country programs.

- Strengthen systems for data collection, validation, and analysis that underpin our impact measurement framework.

- Promote evidence-informed decision-making across RTV by developing accessible tools, dashboards, and summary products for program and leadership teams.

Insights Generation and Translation

- Synthesize findings from research and monitoring activities into clear, actionable insights for internal and external stakeholders.

- Collaborate with the Applied Learning and Communications teams to translate research results into policy briefs, donor reports, and external thought leadership.

- Contribute to knowledge dissemination, including conferences, publications, and strategic partnerships with academic or research institutions.

Partnerships and Representation

- Represent RTV’s evidence approach in research and policy forums.

- Build and maintain partnerships with universities, research organizations, and government agencies.

- Contribute to funding proposals and donor engagement by articulating RTV’s data and evidence value proposition.

Leadership and Capacity Building

- Lead and mentor a small team of analysts and M&E professionals.

- Strengthen local capacity for evidence generation within RTV’s Africa-based teams.

- Foster a culture of learning, rigor, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills & Qualifications

- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Development Economics, Public Policy, Applied Statistics, or a related field.

- 10+ years of professional experience in applied research, M&E, or policy analysis within the international development sector.

- Proven experience designing and managing impact evaluations and applying quantitative methods to assess program outcomes.

- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality research outputs (publications, reports, policy briefs).

- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical findings to no-technical audiences.

- Experience collaborating with donors, governments, and academic partners.

- Proficiency in Stat, R, or Python, and familiarity with survey tools (ODK, SurveyCTO, KoboToolbox).

Preferred Attributes

- Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa or similar development contexts.

- Record of academic or policy publications in development or applied economics.

- Demonstrated ability to lead multi-country data or evaluation initiatives.

- Comfortable navigating both research and implementation environments.

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