Global Impact Analyst (Remote)

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.