Application Guide

How to Apply for Program Explorations Associate

at New Incentives

🏢 About New Incentives

New Incentives is a unique nonprofit that combines rigorous evidence-based approaches with direct field implementation to increase childhood vaccinations in Northern Nigeria, a region with some of the world's highest child mortality rates. As a GiveWell top charity since 2020, they offer the opportunity to work on highly cost-effective interventions that have proven impact, making it ideal for someone passionate about global health and measurable outcomes.

About This Role

The Program Explorations Associate will identify and pilot new cost-effective interventions like lighter-touch program variants or complementary health interventions (e.g., ORS distribution) to extend impact and inform scaling. This field-heavy role involves significant time in Nigeria observing pilots, troubleshooting implementation challenges, and engaging with stakeholders from caregivers to government officials, directly contributing to expanding life-saving programs.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing data from pilot programs remotely in the morning, then conducting virtual check-ins with field teams in Nigeria to troubleshoot implementation challenges. During field periods in Nigeria, days would be spent visiting clinics to observe pilot interventions, meeting with government health officials to discuss program integration, and directly engaging with caregivers to understand barriers to health service uptake.

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🎯 Who New Incentives Is Looking For

  • Has field experience in global health or development, particularly in low-resource settings, with ability to troubleshoot implementation challenges on the ground
  • Demonstrates analytical skills to evaluate cost-effectiveness and evidence-based approaches for new interventions
  • Possesses strong cross-cultural communication skills to engage effectively with Nigerian stakeholders including caregivers, clinic staff, and government officials
  • Is comfortable with remote work structure but also willing and able to travel to Nigeria 3-4 times per year for extended periods

📝 Tips for Applying to New Incentives

1

Highlight specific experience with pilot programs or new intervention development in global health contexts, not just program management

2

Demonstrate understanding of Northern Nigeria's specific health challenges and cultural context in your application materials

3

Quantify your impact in previous roles using metrics relevant to New Incentives' evidence-based approach (e.g., cost-effectiveness, program reach, stakeholder engagement)

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Show how you've successfully navigated implementation challenges in resource-constrained environments

5

Express specific interest in their pipeline development work beyond just the core vaccination program

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience with program piloting or new intervention development in global health', 'Specific examples of working effectively in cross-cultural settings, particularly in West Africa if applicable', 'How your analytical approach aligns with their evidence-based, cost-effective methodology', 'Your ability to balance remote work with intensive field periods in challenging environments']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → New Incentives' specific evidence base for their core vaccination program and their GiveWell top charity status
  • → The specific health challenges and cultural context of Northern Nigeria (beyond general Nigeria knowledge)
  • → Their current program pipeline and any mentioned exploration areas in their materials
  • → How they work within government clinics and with existing programs in Nigeria
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you identified and piloted a new intervention in a resource-constrained setting
2 How would you approach evaluating the cost-effectiveness of a potential new program addition like ORS distribution?
3 What challenges might you anticipate when implementing pilots in Northern Nigeria and how would you address them?
4 How have you successfully engaged with government officials and local stakeholders in previous roles?
5 What experience do you have balancing remote work with intensive field periods?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on remote work aspects without demonstrating enthusiasm for the Nigeria travel requirements
  • Presenting generic global health experience without specific examples relevant to program development or piloting
  • Showing limited understanding of evidence-based approaches or cost-effectiveness analysis in your application

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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