Research, Team Lead

Full Time

The Research Team Lead will report to the Director of Programmes and will be majorly responsible for the management of all research projects for the improvement of the public sector performance and other programmes of the Foundation.

Job title
Research Team Lead

Reports to
Director of Programmes

Closing Date
TBD

Location
Abuja

Roles & Responsibilities

The Associate will;

  • Support and contribute to the strategic vision and the continued evolution of its programmes.

  • Conduct research and development activities for evidencebased advocacy.

  • Conduct relevant data analysis and report writing.

  • Develop concept notes and terms of reference for research and advocacy activities.

  • Deliver desk research on areas relevant to work

  • Support the Communications team with organising events, campaigns, podcasts, and webinars to ensure the implementation of the advocacy strategy.

  • Support the development of thought leadership articles, policy briefs, case studies and other articles

  • Support the implementation of the Foundation’s advocacy strategy

  • Create and implement dissemination plans and campaigns for evidence-based advocacy

  • Execute any other duties shall be assigned from time to time commensurate with the level and nature of the role.

  • Carry out other duties and responsibilities related to research as assigned by the team lead and Director of Programmes

Roles & Responsibilities

Qualification & Experience

  • Minimum of an undergraduate degree in Social Sciences, Information Management, Education, Statistics or other related fields.

  • 4 - 6 relevant experience required.

Technical, Core and Behavioural Competencies

Advanced capability in the following technical areas:

  • Research and Development

  • Research Planning -

  • Data Collection and Analysis

  • Data Interpretation

  • Report Writing - Concept Note Development

  • Content Development

  • Project Management

The following behavioural and core competencies are expected of the Associate:

  • Partnership

  • Innovation

  • Sustainability

  • Excellence

  • Advocacy

  • Leadership

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Integrity

  • Critical Thinking

  • Communication