Data & Insights Specialist
Core
Lead author and editorial owner of the Africa Youth Employment Outlook, translating complex labour market and demographic data into authoritative narratives for policymakers, funders, and media.
Role type
Senior IC data insights specialist (policy research & communications)
Builds
Annual flagship reports, policy briefs, op-eds, briefing notes, and data-led commentary
Domain
Development economics, African labour markets, youth employment
Required skills
Advanced writing and editing, data fluency (interrogating models), quantitative analysis, public speaking, stakeholder management, media relations, strategic storytelling
Preferred skills
R, Python, Stata, data visualization, startup experience
Technologies
R, Python, Stata
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end production of the Africa Youth Employment Outlook report, translate data outputs into clear narratives for non-technical audiences, pitch findings to journalists and media outlets, present insights to senior leadership and external stakeholders, and support partnership development through insight dissemination
