Laterite Senior Research Associate Jobs in Kenya

Laterite Senior Research Associate Jobs in Kenya

About Laterite

Laterite is a data, research and technical advisory firm that helps clients understand and analyse complex development challenges.

Laterite strives to play an active role in making development research more rigorous and impactful.

Laterite uses an anti-disciplinary approach to do this, borrowing methods not only from econometrics but other fields as well.

Incorporating these latest innovative research techniques and methodologies in project work and introducing them to the clients motivates us.

Laterite believes that impact is a long-term endeavour that requires being embedded in the local context. As a result, Laterite only conducts research where it has a local presence.

Position Description & Key Responsibilities

  • As a Senior Research Associate, based in one of our East African offices, you will play an active role leading a portfolio of impactful research projects, leading and mentoring research teams, and managing client relationships.
  • You will contribute to country-level strategic decisions about our research portfolio, support business development and recruitment processes, and ensure Laterite is a great place to work.

    You have the following profile:

  • Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Health, Public Policy, or a related field
  • At least 5 years of relevant professional experience
  • Outstanding data analysis skills - proficiency in Stata or similar statistical software
  • Experience mentoring and managing research projects and teams
  • Able to quickly grasp research concepts, and structure
    the technical approach to a problem
  • Solid project management skills to oversee a portfolio of projects at different stages in the research life cycle
  • Able to build high-trust relationships and effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders in the public and private sectors
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
  • Self-motivated and able flourish in a fast-paced environment, where timelines can be unpredictable.

    What we can offer you
  • The opportunity to lead challenging, innovative research projects on complex development issues
  • The chance to shape an ambitious and growing organisation
  • Opportunities for professional development and fast career progression
  • Salary that is competitive with similar roles in research firms and social enterprises
  • Great benefits including generous leave, international health insurance and flight allowance (for international staff).

    How to Apply
  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 31st August 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; Laterite Senior Research Associate Jobs in Kenya

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