1.Re-advertise-Research Analyst
Research Analyst
Kigali, Rwanda
This vacancy is reserved for Rwandan candidates
Requirements in a nutshell
Education: Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Applied Economics, one of Laterite’s core sectors (education, public health, agriculture, youth, and livelihoods, or urbanization and migration), or related field with a strong quantitative component
Experience: At least one year of professional experience
Languages: English
Must-have: Quantitative data analysis skills in Stata
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
About Laterite
Laterite is a data, research, and technical advisory firm that helps clients understand and analyze complex development challenges. We work with universities, global think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral donor organizations, and government ministries and agencies. We provide three types of services to clients:
- Data: comprehensive data collection and data processing solutions;
- Research: from the design of large-scale research projects through to analysis; an
- Advisory: strategic and technical research advice.
Laterite’s growing network of offices currently includes the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda. Our teams bring together more than 60 full-time local and international staff, as well as 1,000 enumerators across countries, in a dynamic work environment. We are proud to be a culturally diverse organization.
You can find out more about Laterite on our website at: www.laterite.com
Job Description & Key Responsibilities
- Work on technical research projects – supporting the design of research studies and survey instruments, coding survey instruments into SurveyCTO, developing data monitoring systems in collaboration with the data quality team, cleaning quantitative datasets, conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, drafting sections of reports, and keeping clients updated on progress.
- Independently deliver high-quality sections of reports or data analysis – ensuring your deliverables are client-ready and on time.
- Work with a team – proactively communicating with team members to keep projects on track, paying attention to details, and escalating any risks or issues early.
You will be able to develop skills and experience in:
- Technical design of research projects, including sampling and impact evaluation methodologies.
- Project management and client communication.
- Data analysis and statistical analysis techniques.
- Report writing: drawing insights from data and presenting them in a consultancy quality format.
This position is offered as a 1-year contract. Following this first contract, Laterite will be open to discuss possibilities of extension.
Profile
This position is suited to an individual with an understanding of quantitative data analysis and motivation to work in social and economic research in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Requirements:
- A completed Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Applied Economics, one of Laterite’s core sectors (education, public health, agriculture, youth, and livelihoods, or urbanization and migration), or related field with a strong quantitative component
- At least one year of professional experience in a similar role
- Strong quantitative data analysis skills and proficiency in Stata
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
In addition, we welcome:
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, self-motivation and drive to flourish in a fast-paced environment, where timelines can often be unpredictable.
- Experience working with at least one ODK-based platform (such as SurveyCTO, ODK, CommCare)
- Experience with in-person data collection
- Knowledge of Python and/or R
Application Process
Please upload your CV and your cover letter via our online application form: https://form.jotform.com/212432243902546. After submitting your application, you will be invited to complete a 30-minute quantitative assessment for which no special preparation is needed. Successful candidates will be contacted with information regarding the next steps.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply ASAP.
The deadline:14th November 2021
2.Senior Research Associate – Education
Senior Research Associate – Education
Kigali, Rwanda
Summary
Laterite is looking for an accomplished education researcher and project manager to lead our education work in Laterite’s Rwanda office.
About Laterite
Laterite is a data, research, and technical advisory firm that helps clients understand and analyze complex development challenges. We work with universities, global think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral donor organizations, and government ministries and agencies. Our clients include, for example, the World Bank, USAID, TechnoServe, Promundo, the Mastercard Foundation, and several UN agencies.
Our network of offices currently includes the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda. The team brings together more than 55 full-time local and international staff, as well as 1,000 enumerators across countries, in a dynamic work environment. We are proud to be a culturally diverse organization. Learn more: www.laterite.com
Our core sectors are education, public health, agriculture, urbanization & migration, and youth & labor. We are also involved in projects with a focus on gender issues. We believe that impact is a long-term endeavor that requires being embedded in the local context. Delivering high-quality research requires building local teams and data collection systems, understanding the context, establishing close working relationships with key players, and understanding their constraints and motivations.
Job Description & Key Responsibilities
Laterite was founded in Rwanda in 2010, and Kigali is our oldest and largest office, both in terms of team size and volume of work. The team in Rwanda comprises 25 researchers, data specialists, and a finance and admin team. Education is one of our largest areas of practice.
This role will focus on deepening Laterite’s engagement in the education sector and leading our work on the Leaders in Teaching initiative, a long-term program funded by the Mastercard Foundation to support teachers in secondary schools in Rwanda to deliver high-quality, relevant education. Along with the REAL Centre at the University of Cambridge, Laterite leads research and learning for the initiative.
Within this context, the Senior Research Associate – Education will:
- Lead a portfolio of impactful education-focused research activities, in particular under the LIT initiative, in close collaboration with the REAL Centre at the University of Cambridge.
- Lead research teams to ensure we deliver value for our clients, using rigorous and innovative research methods.
- Build successful partnerships with clients and stakeholders in the education sector and establish Laterite as a trusted partner.
- Manage the successful delivery of activities according to timelines, budget, and research objectives.
- Mentor our growing research and data teams.
- Contribute to country-level strategic decisions such as which projects to pursue, team development, and how to increase the impact of our research.
- Support business development and grow our portfolio of education work in the country.
- Support recruitment processes.
As part of Laterite’s management team in Rwanda, you will have a voice in project selection, corporate strategy, process improvements, and structuring Laterite’s research agenda. You will serve as a role model for the team, actively promoting our organizational culture, and helping us to grow and achieve our mission as an organization.
Laterite is expanding rapidly, and we are open to the possibility of hiring exceptional candidates at a higher grade.
Profile
We are looking for an accomplished education researcher who combines excellent technical skills with experience in project and team management.
Our future colleague has:
- A postgraduate degree (master’s or above) in Education, Economics, Public Policy, International Development, or a related field with a strong component of quantitative data analysis
- Motivation to work in education research in Rwanda
- At least 5 years of work experience in public policy, economic and social research, or management consulting, with a focus on the education sector
- Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring research teams
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex research projects, involving data collection and field teams
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Proficiency in STATA is required.
Additionally, we are looking for:
- Solid project management skills to oversee a portfolio of projects at different stages in the research lifecycle
- An excellent networker with experience in building relationships with clients and stakeholders from the public and private sectors
- A self-motivated team leader with excellent interpersonal skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment where timelines can be unpredictable
Application Process
Please upload your CV and a personal statement describing your motivation to apply and your experience with managing research teams working on development research projects via our online application form: https://form.jotform.com/212713349315553 After submitting your application, you will be invited to complete a short quantitative assessment for which no special preparation is needed.
Successful candidates will be contacted with information regarding the next steps. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply ASAP.
The deadline:29th October 2021
3.Senior Research Associate
Senior Research Associate
Kigali, Rwanda
Summary
Laterite is looking for an accomplished researcher with a track record of experience in project and team management, to join our office in Kigali, Rwanda.
About Laterite
Laterite is a data, research, and technical advisory firm that helps clients understand and analyze complex development challenges. We work with universities, global think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral donor organizations, and government ministries and agencies. Our clients include, for example, the World Bank, USAID, TechnoServe, Promundo, the Mastercard Foundation, and several UN agencies.
Our network of offices currently includes the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda. The team brings together more than 55 full-time local and international staff, as well as 1,000 enumerators across countries, in a dynamic work environment. We are proud to be a culturally diverse organization. Learn more: www.laterite.com
Our core sectors are: education, public health, agriculture, urbanization & migration, and youth & labor. We are also involved in projects with a focus on gender issues. We believe that impact is a long-term endeavor that requires being embedded in the local context. Delivering high-quality research requires building local teams and data collection systems, understanding the context, establishing close working relationships with key players, and understanding their constraints and motivations.
Job Description & Key Responsibilities
Laterite was founded in Rwanda in 2010, and Kigali is our oldest and largest office, both in terms of team size and volume of work. The team in Rwanda comprises researchers, data collection experts, data quality specialists, and a finance and admin team. Our project portfolio is varied and ranges from data collection (including mixed-methods studies with observational assessments or anthropometric measurement modules) to long-term learning partnerships. The team works across all our key sectors with the majority of projects in education, public health, and early childhood development topics.
Within this context, the Senior Research Associate in Rwanda will:
- Lead a portfolio of impactful research projects, from design to data collection, analysis and follow-through.
- Lead research teams to ensure we deliver value for our clients, using rigorous and innovative research methods.
- Build successful partnerships with clients and stakeholders and establish Laterite as a trusted partner.
- Mentor our growing research and data teams.
- Contribute to country-level strategic decisions such as which projects to pursue, team development, and how to increase the impact of our research.
- Support business development and recruitment processes.
As part of Laterite’s management team, you will have a voice in project selection, corporate strategy, process improvements, and structuring Laterite’s research agenda. You will serve as a role model for the team, actively promoting our organizational culture, and helping us to grow and achieve our mission as an organization.
Laterite is expanding rapidly, and we are open to the possibility of hiring exceptional candidates at a higher grade.
Profile
We are looking for an accomplished researcher who combines excellent technical skills with experience in project and team management.
Our future colleague has:
- A postgraduate degree (master’s or above) in Economics, International Development, one of Laterite’s core sectors, or related field with a strong component of quantitative data analysis
- Motivation to work in social and economic research in Rwanda
- At least 5 years of work experience in international development, public policy, economic and social research, or management consulting
- Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring research teams
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex research projects, involving data collection and field teams
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Proficiency in STATA is required. Knowledge of R and/or Python is a plus.
Additionally, we are looking for:
- Solid project management skills to oversee a portfolio of projects at different stages in the research lifecycle
- An excellent networker with experience in building relationships with clients and stakeholders from the public and private sectors
- A self-motivated team leader with excellent interpersonal skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment where timelines can be unpredictable
Application Process
Please upload your CV and a personal statement describing your motivation to apply and your experience with managing research teams working on development research projects via our online application form: https://form.jotform.com/212693780351559. After submitting your application, you will be invited to complete a short quantitative assessment for which no special preparation is needed.
Successful candidates will be contacted with information regarding the next steps. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply ASAP.
The deadline: 27th October 2021
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