Consultant - Impact Measurement Specialist (Mixed Methods)

IMPACT INVESTMENT EXCHANGE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) in Singapore seeks an experienced Impact Measurement Specialist to lead mixed-methods research, data analysis, and impact reporting across programs. This flexible, project-based role involves fieldwork, stakeholder engagement, and producing clear, rigorous reports for funders and partners.

The role requires strong skills in qualitative and quantitative methods, reporting, and knowledge of IRIS+, SDGs, or GRI.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in mixed-methods research and M&E reporting.
• Ability to conduct in-depth interviews and manage focus groups.
• Strong analytical writing with structured funder reports.
• Familiarity with IRIS+, SDGs or GRI frameworks.
• Understanding of Singapore’s nonprofit or development sector.

Responsibilities

• Design recruitment strategies for diverse research participants.
• Conduct interviews and facilitate focus groups with confidentiality.
• Lead Theory of Change sessions and evidence gathering.
• Coordinate transcription and translation for multilingual data.
• Develop quantitative surveys aligned with indicators.
• Clean and analyze datasets to identify trends.
• Build indicator trackers and dashboards for insights.
• Identify data risks and sampling gaps to protect integrity.
• Integrate quantitative and qualitative findings for credibility.
• Draft impact assessment and M&E reports for funders.

Skills

Mixed-methods research

Impact measurement

Interviews

Focus groups

Data analysis

Reporting to funders

Stakeholder engagement

IRIS+/SDGs/GRI

Project coordination

Analytical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Statistical software

Job description

Company Overview

Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) is a global leader in impact investing, driving sustainable development through innovative finance, enterprise support, and data solutions. IIX has mobilized nearly US$1.5 billion, impacted 185 million lives, and advanced gender equality and climate action worldwide.

Job Summary

IIX seeks an experienced Impact Measurement Specialist to lead mixed-methods research, data analysis, and impact reporting across programs. This flexible, project-based role involves fieldwork, stakeholder engagement, and producing clear, rigorous reports for funders and partners.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement recruitment strategies for diverse research participants to ensure representative stakeholder engagement
• Conduct in-depth interviews and facilitate focus group discussions with sensitivity and confidentiality to gather qualitative data
• Lead Theory of Change mapping sessions and structured evidence-gathering exercises to clarify impact pathways
• Coordinate transcription and translation of research materials to maintain data accuracy across languages
• Develop and administer quantitative surveys aligned with program indicators and impact frameworks to collect measurable data
• Clean, structure, and analyze quantitative datasets using appropriate statistical methods to identify trends and test hypotheses
• Build and maintain indicator trackers, scorecards, or dashboards to translate raw data into actionable insights for decision-making
• Identify and elevate research risks such as sampling gaps or participant fatigue to maintain data integrity
• Integrate quantitative findings with qualitative evidence to enhance the rigor and credibility of impact claims
• Draft, edit, and finalize impact assessment and M&E reports that clearly communicate complex data to funders, donors, and government audiences
• Contribute to synthesis reports by identifying data-driven patterns across themes and stakeholder groups
• Prepare stakeholder-facing materials including executive summaries, presentations, and briefing notes tailored to diverse audiences
• Support the Project Lead by managing work streams, timelines, and deliverables, and performing ad hoc analysis or drafting as needed
• Review and quality-check technical reports and datasets for consistency, accuracy, and clarity

Required competencies and certifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in mixed-methods research and impact measurement or M&E report writing
• Proven ability to conduct in-depth interviews and facilitate focus groups in social sector or development contexts
• Strong analytical writing skills demonstrated by producing clear, structured reports for funders and partners
• Solid understanding of impact measurement frameworks such as IRIS+, SDGs, or GRI
• Working knowledge of Singapore’s nonprofit, grassroots, or community ecosystem or a closely related sector
• Proficient facilitation and rapport-building skills with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to independently coordinate multi-week or multi-month research and reporting projects with minimal supervision
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Sciences, International Development, Public Policy, Economics, or related discipline

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin to broaden participant engagement and support multilingual research contexts
• Experience coordinating interpretation or translation support for additional languages
• Prior experience facilitating Theory of Change sessions or conducting impact assessments
• Familiarity with impact investing, ESG, gender finance, or sustainable development themes
• Experience using data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Claude Code) or statistical analysis software

Other Information

Location Based in Singapore with occasional regional fieldwork as required

Working Arrangement Project-based freelance/independent contractor role, approximately 2 days per week, flexible 2-month engagement with possible extension

IIX is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse, inclusive team that reflects the communities served.

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