Investigative Study Analyst

Role Summary


The Research Associate (RA) will spearhead data collection and management for research projects within the Nigeria Country Office under the Research Manager's guidance. The RA will oversee project field staff, including field managers, supervisors, and enumerators, while ensuring timely submission of deliverables to donors and partners. The Research Associate will perform various tasks related to managing day-to-day research activities, from planning to implementation and monitoring research data quality.


Key Duties

25% - Project Management:


Program survey instruments in SurveyCTO, adhering to programming best practices
Supervise and monitor data collection to ensure high-quality data
Implement data quality checks and resolve issues with data collected during data collection
Manage project finances including budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting
Clean data on an ongoing basis.


25% - Partner engagement:


Handle day-to-day Principal Investigator and partner communications
Provide timely updates and responses to partner organizations and participate in meetings with key stakeholders
Keep the Research Manager informed of all project developments and serve as the key link between field staff, research team, and Principal Investigators.


25% - Technical leadership:


Prepare training materials and collaborate with the survey firm in conducting enumerator training and piloting instruments
Ensure all team members follow necessary protocols and procedures
Regularly communicate project updates to the Research Manager
Provide training and supervision for research project staff
Support the country office in project and policy development as needed.


25% - Analysis and reporting:


Assist with preliminary analysis and ensure ready access to all data for researchers
Thoroughly document all project-related activities in detail
Maintain accurate records of interviews and safeguard the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
Prepare high-quality progress and results reports for Principal Investigators (PI), research partners, and funding agencies, and share them timely
Produce dissemination materials such as presentations, final reports, and evidence briefs
Support other tasks that may be assigned by the Research Manager.


Qualifications


Bachelor's degree in economics, public policy, social science, or a related field; graduate degree strongly preferred
2-5 years of relevant work experience, including experience in economics research, impact evaluations, international development
Advanced Stata proficiency
Experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
Experience managing field data collection
Strong professional writing skills
Strong client-facing and presentation skills
Fluency in English
Self-starter, entrepreneurial mindset, versatility, and ability to learn at a fast pace
Passion for making data-driven decisions a reality in the international development sector
Willingness to spend at least 50% of the time at study sites during data collection periods
Professional experience with research project management in Nigeria is preferred
Professional experience in randomized control trials is preferred