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Position:
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Research
Analyst, Kigali office |
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Education:
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Masters
in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Engineering or related field |
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Experience
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Preferably
1 year relevant professional experience, but not strictly required |
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Language
requirements: |
English
(French, Kinyarwanda |
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Pre-requisites:
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Quantitative
data analysis skills & hands-on research experience. |
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Start
date: |
ASAP
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About
Laterite
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 advice to public and private sector clients.
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 advice to public and private sector clients.
Laterite
operates in Rwanda and Ethiopia and we are in the process of expanding our
network of offices. Our Rwanda office brings together more than 25 full time
local and international staff, who work with a team of over 400
enumerators. In the last few years in Rwanda and Ethiopia, we have
successfully completed over 50 projects, working with internationally
recognized universities, global think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral
donor organizations and several Government ministries and agencies.
operates in Rwanda and Ethiopia and we are in the process of expanding our
network of offices. Our Rwanda office brings together more than 25 full time
local and international staff, who work with a team of over 400
enumerators. In the last few years in Rwanda and Ethiopia, we have
successfully completed over 50 projects, working with internationally
recognized universities, global think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral
donor organizations and several Government ministries and agencies.
The
Laterite Model
Laterite Model
- We
believe that impact is a long-term endeavor that requires being embedded
in the local context:
In order to achieve policy impact through research it is important to
establish a strong local presence. Delivering high quality research and
advice requires building a local team and data collection systems,
understanding the context, establishing close working relationships with
key players and understanding their constraints and motivations. We only
conduct research where we have offices: currently Rwanda and Ethiopia. - We
are rigorous and structured, but not rigid in our choice of analytic
methods: Our
mission is to deploy the most innovative research methods to design
effective responses to development issues. We do not define ourselves by a
particular method or approach (e.g. RCTs), but by our ability to embrace
and deploy new technologies and research methodologies in our project
work. We work in an anti-disciplinary way, by borrowing methods not
only from econometrics but other fields as well. Our research team, for
example, includes individuals with training in engineering, biostatistics
and urban planning in addition to development economics. - We
innovate with every opportunity: With every new challenge and
opportunity we try to innovate, always with the objective of creating new
and better ways of conducting research in low-resource country contexts.
The Laterite Lab, our internal research development arm, catalyzes our
research efforts and aims to equip our teams with new research methods and
techniques. Our aim is not only to acquire and implement new methods, but
to create new methods.
You
can find out more about Laterite on our website at: www.laterite.com
can find out more about Laterite on our website at: www.laterite.com
Working
with Laterite
with Laterite
Working
at Laterite will provide you with the opportunity to build on your management
and technical expertise to make a difference on priority development questions.
At Laterite, you will have:
at Laterite will provide you with the opportunity to build on your management
and technical expertise to make a difference on priority development questions.
At Laterite, you will have:
- The
opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a dynamic and growing
research firm; - A
chance to make a difference on relevant policy and development issues in a
high-pace environment; - The
opportunity to manage and focus on the professional development of a
high-performing team of researchers and data collection specialists; and - The
challenge to constantly upgrade your own technical capabilities, to ensure
that as a company we are always on the cutting-edge of research with
impact.
Who
We Are
We Are
Laterite
is led by a team of entrepreneurial professionals who strive to transform the
way development research is done. Our research team has degrees from some of
the world’s top universities and vast experience delivering research projects
in emerging markets. Our data collection team is recruited from the best local
universities and are rigorously trained. We are proud to be a culturally
diverse organization. We are also very proud of our office culture that is hard
working, but relaxed, non-hierarchical, and fun!
is led by a team of entrepreneurial professionals who strive to transform the
way development research is done. Our research team has degrees from some of
the world’s top universities and vast experience delivering research projects
in emerging markets. Our data collection team is recruited from the best local
universities and are rigorously trained. We are proud to be a culturally
diverse organization. We are also very proud of our office culture that is hard
working, but relaxed, non-hierarchical, and fun!
Position
Description
Description
The
Research Analyst (RA) positions are based in Kigali, Rwanda. Research
Analysts at Laterite play a hands-on role in implementing research projects,
conducting the technical analysis and contributing the final client
recommendations. Managerial responsibilities include supervising, coordinating
and training our survey teams, developing and piloting research instruments,
managing internal research projects for the Laterite Lab, and sometimes also
presenting results to clients. Research Analysts have a voice in project
selection, corporate strategy, and structuring the research agenda of the
Laterite Lab.
Research Analyst (RA) positions are based in Kigali, Rwanda. Research
Analysts at Laterite play a hands-on role in implementing research projects,
conducting the technical analysis and contributing the final client
recommendations. Managerial responsibilities include supervising, coordinating
and training our survey teams, developing and piloting research instruments,
managing internal research projects for the Laterite Lab, and sometimes also
presenting results to clients. Research Analysts have a voice in project
selection, corporate strategy, and structuring the research agenda of the
Laterite Lab.
At
Laterite, we value the career progression of our staff. We expect our staff to
progress within the company and grow professionally, from both a managerial and
technical perspective. Working as a research analyst for Laterite for 2-3 years
will position you well for competitive PhDs, joining development organizations or
other consulting firms, and of course for other positions at Laterite.
Laterite, we value the career progression of our staff. We expect our staff to
progress within the company and grow professionally, from both a managerial and
technical perspective. Working as a research analyst for Laterite for 2-3 years
will position you well for competitive PhDs, joining development organizations or
other consulting firms, and of course for other positions at Laterite.
Key
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Identify,
collect and analyze data for research projects - Analyze
qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software such as STATA
or R, with supervision by management team - Ensure
that work meets timelines and quality benchmarks are being met for our
clients - Provide
support on project proposals and pro-actively seek independent research. - Monitor
relevant economic and public policy news in Rwanda on a regular basis that
may have implications for our research projects. - Support
management in supervising and training the enumerator/moderator teams - Provide
support, as needed, to the management team – including accounting, HR,
logistics and related tasks.
Minimum
Qualifications
Qualifications
- At
least 1 year of work experience in international development, public
policy, economic and social research, or management consulting - Masters
degree in Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Public Policy, Public
Health, International Development, or related field - Familiarity
with statistical analysis and related tools/software (in particular Stata
and/or R) - Excellent
oral and written communications in English (French, Kinyarwanda or Swahili
a plus) - Experience
living and working in different cultural settings; time spent in
sub-Sahara Africa or other developing countries strongly preferred
Profile
Ideal
candidates are passionate about international development and are willing to
commit to live in Kigali, Rwanda, for at least two years. They have
a Masters Degree in an area related to economics, statistics, development
studies, engineering or relative field from a leading university, with some
relevant professional experience. They want to develop their professional
skills at an organization dedicated to social and economic development.
They thrive in a growing organization setting, and are able to adapt to
dynamic growth and change.
candidates are passionate about international development and are willing to
commit to live in Kigali, Rwanda, for at least two years. They have
a Masters Degree in an area related to economics, statistics, development
studies, engineering or relative field from a leading university, with some
relevant professional experience. They want to develop their professional
skills at an organization dedicated to social and economic development.
They thrive in a growing organization setting, and are able to adapt to
dynamic growth and change.
Compensation
Competitive
with similar roles in other consulting and research organizations. Benefits
include generous leave, international health insurance, medical evacuation and
individual/team bonuses.
with similar roles in other consulting and research organizations. Benefits
include generous leave, international health insurance, medical evacuation and
individual/team bonuses.
Application
Process
Process
Please
complete the application on the link provided including a CV and a cover
letter within the link. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so we
encourage you to apply ASAP not later than 1st December 2017.
complete the application on the link provided including a CV and a cover
letter within the link. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so we
encourage you to apply ASAP not later than 1st December 2017.
