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IDinsight at #UNGA79! Join us at the Dignity Initiative roundtable—a conversation focused on embedding dignity into the core of development work. Leaders from three continents will share how they’ve integrated the #Dignity agenda into their sectors, discussing the challenges they’ve faced, the steps they’ve taken, and how these efforts have transformed their approach to serving the most vulnerable. 📅 Date: September 24, 2024 🕰️ Time: 10:00am EDT 🏢 Venue: Idealist, 389 5th Ave 9th floor, NY 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gN-F3_DR Cate Oswald, Anshu Gupta, Tom Wein

#AcceleratedWithGoogle | We’re excited to be part of the first-ever Google Accelerator: Generative AI program! 🎉🌍 This week, our Data Science Team (Siddharth Ravinutala, Tanmay Verma, Suzin Y.) attended the Google Impact Summit, showcasing IDinsight’s latest AI innovation, Ask A Question. Ask A Question is an open-source tool designed to help nonprofits run reliable, AI-powered helplines. Its integrated AI-powered dashboard provides insights into user feedback and trending topics, enabling proactive improvements. 🔗 Discover the tool and its capabilities here: ask-a-question.com 📣 A huge thanks to Google for their support throughout this six-month journey and to the 20 other nonprofits that inspired us with their work on climate action, education, and crisis response. Stay tuned for more summit insights! 🔔

#HumansOfIDinsight | "What do you want to be when you grow up?” As one of five kids in southwest Nigeria, my responses to that question varied every time it was posed. Sometimes, it was predictable responses (for a Nigerian home) like a doctor, lawyer, computer engineer, or pilot. Other times, it was to be a slightly unusual scientist, a farmer (at one point), and even a millionaire (as if it were a job in itself). Time brought clarity when I chose to study Applied Computer Technology with a focus on Cybersecurity in my undergraduation, or so I thought. Five years later, I was graduating again with an MBA in Strategic Management while working for an Ed-Tech start-up. During my time working in Ed-tech in Nairobi’s vibrant start-up scene, I took diverse roles in marketing, recruitment, operations, and special projects. This cocktail of experience, coupled with my background in technology, led me to design tech-enabled recruitment experiences leveraging non-traditional measures of academic potential for a pan-African higher education institution on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. The sum total of my experiences working in ed-tech and HigherEd crystallized in my mind the tremendous potential of high-quality education as an impact channel for sustainable development on the African continent. The decision to move back to Nairobi to join IDinsight was an ideal choice. Almost 3 years after taking the leap, I have developed more of an appreciation for the role of rigorous data and evidence in achieving and sustaining impactful outcomes. Personally, I'm also proud to be part of an organization that exercises a high level of care for not just its work but also its people. Hence, today, at IDinsight, I stand at the confluence of what I now believe is my passion and purpose - the challenge of helping to define what a cost-effective and fit-for-purpose information security program looks like in low-resourced contexts. One that ensures that the most impactful social/development sector organizations like IDinsight can effectively manage risks and sustain their impact into the future," writes Fola. --- Fola is a Manager on the Research Evaluation and Data (RED) Team Operations at IDinsight, based in Nairobi, Kenya.

⏰ Last chance! The deadline to register for our #SpotlightAfrica Networking Lunch at #UNGA79 is tomorrow. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect with leaders and philanthropists from across Africa and discuss ideas for driving impactful change. ⬇️ Spotlight Africa is a unique convening space organized by the Segal Family Foundation during #UNGA79. It is where global leaders will connect, inspire, and co-conspire to champion African leadership and ingenuity. 🔗 Mark your registration here: https://lnkd.in/gN-F3_DR 📌 Deadline is tomorrow, 6th September.

#CarrerOpportunity | Are you a seasoned fundraising professional with a passion for social impact? We're looking for a dynamic leader to join our team and drive our philanthropic partnerships to new heights. ⬇️ As the Director of Fundraising, you will: - Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the global data and evidence community. - Lead and grow a nimble fundraising team aligned with our 2021-2026 strategy. - Drive innovative approaches to fundraising and resource mobilization. This is an incredible opportunity to shape the future of IDinsight and amplify our impact on a global scale. 🔗 Click here to apply: https://lnkd.in/gZmzhr8q

IDinsight at #UNGA79! 🌍 Join us for the #SpotlightAfrica Networking Lunch as leaders and philanthropists from Africa come together to discuss ideas for driving impactful change! ⬇️ Spotlight Africa is a unique convening space at UNGA organized by the Segal Family Foundation, where global leaders connect, inspire, and co-conspire to champion African leadership and ingenuity. 🔗 Mark your registration here: https://lnkd.in/gN-F3_DR 📌 Registration deadline is 6th September.

IDinsight at #UNGA79! 🌍 Join us for crucial dialogues on global development and climate action. Check out our side event line-up 👇 1️⃣ The Dignity Initiative: Making respect real in development - Explore how leaders from three continents have practically implemented dignity in their sectors, addressing challenges in serving the most vulnerable. 2️⃣ Spotlight Africa: Networking lunch hosted by IDinsight - Connect with leaders and philanthropists from Africa at this Segal Family Foundation event, fostering collaboration in African development. 3️⃣ Giving Green: How to drive systemic change via high-impact climate donations - Discover research-backed strategies for effective climate mitigation donations, learning how to make a real impact in the race to net zero. More details and registration links are available here: https://lnkd.in/gN-F3_DR Stay tuned for more #UNGA78 updates! 🔔 --- Tom Wein, T. Arthur Chibwana, Daniel Stein

#CareerMondays | Ready to lead operations and drive growth in international development? IDinsight is hiring a Senior Specialist/Manager for East & Southern Africa Operations in Nairobi! 🌍 💼 As part of the Operations team, you'll: - Own and optimize our organizational development systems. - Lead Nairobi office administration, including logistics and team benefits. - Drive executive support and develop HR systems and policies. ➡️ Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gV4nYA6E #InternationalDevelopment #JobOpening

This month, we are spotlighting Dilshad S, our Associate in the Dignity Initiative team! 🎉 Dilshad was nominated by Tom Wein, Director of IDinsight's Dignity Initiative. Here's what he said ⬇️ "Dilshad is a shining example of how we hope IDinsighters will showcase their talents to our partners. Dilshad recently did a week-long solo site visit to a potential partner. Their CEO and head of M&E both reported back in awe about his "bear trap mind", his humility and how much it meant to them to be "accompanied and advised by a friend". They said that in an unplanned, spontaneous session, he had guided them through theories of change and enhanced their understanding. That is just one of countless examples of Dilshad approaching his work with an incredible thoughtful drive for impact. We are very lucky to have him in our Dignity team" Thank you, Dilshad, for everything that you do! 🎉 --- Know more about our Dignity Initiative work here: https://lnkd.in/ecHyw27J

🇿🇲 Our Lusaka office recently hosted a 'Development Sector Happy Hour', bringing together colleagues from Innovations for Poverty Action, Evidence Action, CARE, iDE (International Development Enterprises), World Poultry Foundation, and more. The evening was filled with vibrant discussions, idea exchanges, and insights into innovations driving social impact across Zambia and beyond. A special shoutout to our Lusaka team (Dr. Mulenga M. Mukanu, Machenje Janet Musemuna, Kasamba Mukonde, Sequila Samakai, Sylvia, Kashif Ahmed) for their fantastic work in bringing this event to life. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for an evening dedicated to advancing impactful development! 🔗 Learn more about our work in the region here: https://lnkd.in/gBjdQHy5