Research Lead

Job Descriptions

The Research Lead Responsibilities:

• The Research Lead will work closely with the AFC Director and senior managers in all areas of the firms ongoing research and consulting work.
• He /She will be responsible for the management and technical implementation of large-scale research and consulting projects across Africa.
• Provide leadership in research analysis, leading teams, ensuring quality control, and developing writing plans for complex multi-disciplinary research.
• Oversee research fellows and teams to produce high quality mixed method research evidence particularly in the education, gender equality and development arena.
• Ensure the organization is publishing peer reviewed articles, working papers and policy briefs based on key research findings from AFCs current portfolio of projects running in West Africa

Research Lead Requirements:

• Completed a Ph.D. or MPhil from a recognized University in the Social Sciences; preferably in education, economics, sociology, development studies, and other related fields with at least 3 to 5 years of research and/or consulting work experience
• Should have a demonstrated interest in the field of education and social development along with experience in working in deprived areas of the continent.
• Have demonstrated qualitative and quantitative research skills, project management, team management and evaluation skills; excellent presentation, analysis and writing skills.