Job Summary
Job Summary
Lead Farsight Africa Group’s research portfolio, taking responsibility for the design, delivery, and quality assurance of research projects across multiple thematic areas.
Manage multi-country research projects across Kenya, Somalia, and Uganda, including assignments in fragile and conflict-affected environments.
Provide leadership in qualitative and quantitative research, client engagement, business development, and team management.
Report to Senior Management and supervise Research Executives, Research Assistants, field teams, and subcontractors.Scope of WorkResearch Leadership and Delivery
Scope of Work
Research Leadership and Delivery
Lead the management and delivery of research projects from scoping, design, and methodology development through fieldwork, analysis, and report writing.
Design and implement a wide range of social research methodologies, including in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, surveys, literature reviews, and data analysis.
Oversee qualitative and quantitative data collection processes while ensuring compliance with research ethics, safeguarding requirements, data protection standards, and quality controls.
Adapt research tools and methodologies to suit the cultural, linguistic, and security realities of each operating context.
Produce high-quality research reports, policy briefs, presentations, and evidence-based recommendations that support client decision-making.Multi-Country Project and Resource Management
Multi-Country Project and Resource Management
Plan and manage project resources, work plans, implementation schedules, and budgets across different countries.
Recruit, coordinate, and manage field teams, research consultants, and subcontractors to ensure quality delivery and value for money.
Supervise, mentor, and develop junior research staff while strengthening internal capacity.
Identify and mitigate operational risks related to security, logistics, access, and project implementation.
Travel regularly to project locations to oversee fieldwork and engage stakeholders, clients, and partners.Business Development and Client Management
Business Development and Client Management
Work closely with senior managers and directors to secure new business opportunities from existing and prospective clients.
Lead proposal and bid development, including methodologies, technical approaches, work plans, and budgets.
Identify and pursue new opportunities within research, policy, and consulting markets aligned with organizational growth objectives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, donors, government institutions, and strategic partners.
Promote Farsight Africa Group’s expertise through publications, presentations, conferences, and stakeholder engagement events.Knowledge and Quality Management
Knowledge and Quality Management
Monitor developments within relevant policy sectors and research markets.
Establish and maintain quality standards for research tools, (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});methodologies, datasets, and project deliverables.
Contribute to the development of internal research guidelines, tools, learning resources, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Perform any additional duties assigned by management.Qualifications and Skills
Qualifications and Skills
Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or a related field, with specialization in Research, Development Studies, Public Policy, or Project Management.
Minimum five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in research and project management in East Africa, including multi-country assignments.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams of professionals, including remote field teams.
Strong experience designing and implementing qualitative research methodologies such as in-depth interviews and focus group discussions.
Experience conducting quantitative research, including survey design, statistical analysis, and data visualization.
Proven experience preparing successful business proposals and managing project budgets.
Experience working in fragile or conflict-affected settings.
Previous experience in Somalia and Uganda is an added advantage.
Proficiency in statistical and research software such as SPSS, Stata, R, or NVivo.
Experience supporting presentation development and communicating complex findings to diverse audiences.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both clients and internal teams.
Knowledge of the Somali language will be an added advantage.
Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
Excellent organizational, planning, multitasking, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to anticipate challenges, identify risks, and proactively implement solutions.
Strong problem-solving skills with an innovative and solutions-oriented approach.
Willingness to travel frequently between Nairobi, Somalia, and Uganda.Equal Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity Statement
Farsight Africa Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The organization values diversity and does not discriminate based on gender, age, disability, religion, ethnicity, or any other protected characteristic.
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