Responsibilities

50% Research Leadership, Team Management, and Technical Oversight

• Coordinate directly with the Scientific Advisory Group for the Gender and Digital-Connectivity project to ensure timely and accurate discussions about project milestones, deliverables, and research development are met.
• Lead 2-3 research studies focusing on digital connectivity and gender gaps
• Oversee research design, sampling strategies, and data management protocols
• Provide technical leadership in quantitative and qualitative research methods

30% Partnership Development and Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain relationships across West Africa with potential and active partner organizations in the Gender and Digital Connectivity project
• Coordinate with and contribute to the Right-Fit Evidence unit digital connectivity engagement strategies
• Guide partners in developing and strengthening Theories of Change (ToCs)
• Supervise research staff and manage project finances
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality deliverables
• Monitor project budgets and donor compliance
• Manage project workplans and documentation
• Support staff transitions and maintain institutional knowledge
• Support partners in developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks
• Guide partners in data collection and analysis methods

20% IPA-Nigeria CO Management and Support

• Keep the Nigeria Country Director apprised of all developments on the projects in their portfolio, and serve as key link between the field office, project staff, and Principal Investigators
• Contribute to country office initiatives and policy development
• Promote best practices across projects
• Drive adoption of research results through various channels
• Identify opportunities for systematic improvements
• Support organizational learning and knowledge sharing

Qualifications

Required

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Master’s preferred) in economics, statistics, public policy, international development, social science, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of project management experience, with a focus on research management
• At least 3 years of experience conducting social science or economic field research
• Experience supervising data collection, teams of field workers, and survey design and implementation
• Understanding of West African digital ecosystem
• Experience with ICTD and digital inclusion initiatives in West Africa
• Strong written and oral communication skills and complete fluency in English
• Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies

Preferred

• Expertise in international development and/or humanitarian work
• Appreciation for the strengths and limitations of various data collection and evaluation methods and the ability to match the appropriate method(s) to a variety of circumstances
• Familiarity with randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and M&E frameworks
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Stata, R, Python, Excel)
• Experience with data collection platforms (SurveyCTO or ODK)
• Strong understanding of research methodologies
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills
• Expertise in business development
• Experience with policy engagement and advocacy