Summary
Date Posted: 25th March 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full_Time , Currency: RWF , Value: 400000 , Minimum: 280000 , Maximum: 1200000 , Period: MONTH

JOB DETAILS:
  Job Description: Senior Research Associate (2 positions) | Laterite Rwanda
About Laterite: At Laterite, we transform the way development research is done. Our mission is to deploy the most innovative research methods and the latest academic thinking to design effective responses to development issues. We provide three types of services to clients: i) comprehensive data collection and data processing solutions; ii) research services, from the design of large-scale research projects through to analysis; and iii) strategic and technical research advice to public and private sector clients. Laterite currently operates in Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and the Netherlands. Our offices bring together more than 40 full time local and international staff, who work with a team of over 400 enumerators. In the last few years, we have successfully completed over 100 projects, working with internationally recognized universities, global think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral donor organizations and several Government ministries and agencies. You can find out more on our website at: www.laterite.com 
Position: Laterite is hiring for 2 Senior Research Associates to be based in Kigali, Rwanda. Senior Research Associates play a hands-on role in leading research projects, overseeing technical analysis and delivering research to clients. They are involved in all the steps of the research process, from designing research proposals to designing and piloting research instruments, designing sampling strategies, supervising data collection processes, conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, writing reports, managing communication with clients and presenting findings and recommendations to clients. These roles is part of Laterite’s Management Team and have a voice in project selection, corporate strategy, and structuring Laterite’s research agenda..

Key responsibilities include:
• Manage specific research projects and research teams (from operational and technical perspective)
• Contribute to the development of research proposals and pro-actively propose new research ideas/opportunities
• Oversee research design and development of sampling strategies/research instruments
• Lead qualitative and quantitative analysis, using statistical software such as STATA, R, or Python, and train research team members to ensure continuous professional development of the team on these tools
• Coordinate with Laterite Data & Quality Assurance teams to ensure the highest data quality standards
• Manage project budgets, including tracking project expenses and adherence to the budget targets
• Ensure that timelines and benchmarks are being met for our clients
• Lead client communication for project portfolio
• Develop a strong understanding of the Rwandan context

Qualifications
• Pre-requisite: excellent quantitative skills with knowledge of econometrics, sampling techniques and program evaluation
• At least 5 years of work experience in international development, public policy, economic and social research, or management consulting
• Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Engineering or related field
• Strong statistical analysis skills and knowledge of related tools/software (in particular Stata, R or Python)
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Fluent in English (Kinyarwanda is a plus)
• Experience living and working in different cultural settings; time spent in sub-Sahara Africa preferred
• Excellent management and organizational skills; must be detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Compensation
• Competitive with similar roles in other social enterprises and research firms. Benefits include two round-trip flights back home per year (for international staff), generous leave, international health insurance, medical evacuation (for international staff), and individual/team bonuses.

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Job application procedure
Please complete the following application https://form.myjotform.com/83531548943565,  including a CV, cover letter and a short writing sample within the link. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply ASAP.