Research Analyst

Job description

Job Summary: Laterite is looking for a new Research Analyst with an understanding of data analysis and a strong motivation to work in social and economic research to join our office in Kampala, Uganda. This role combines research design, data analysis, project management support, data quality analysis, and fieldwork coordination in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

• You will report to the Research Manager and Uganda country lead, working closely with the research operations team and data quality colleagues across Laterite.
• You will have the opportunity to collaborate with research team members in other country offices

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• 1 Supporting research projects
• Support the ethical approval process, research design, and development of research instruments, Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Draft sections of reports and presentations for clients.
• Support communication with clients and internal project teams on project progress.
• 2 Contributing to data collection
• Code survey instruments using SurveyCTO and other ODK-based platforms.
• Collaborate with field teams to develop training materials and support enumerator trainings.
• Participate in field visits to understand and improve data collection processes.
• 3 Strengthening data quality and analysis
• Monitor, clean, and validate incoming survey data (by conducting high-frequency checks, for example).
• Work closely with field teams to resolve data quality issues.
• Support statistical analysis and interpretation of findings.
• Contribute to consultancy-quality reports and data-driven insights.
• 4 Contributing to business development (Optional)
• If you are interested, there is also room to contribute to our business development efforts, either through proactive business development or by contributing to the development of technical and financial proposals.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• We are looking for a colleague with strong quantitative data analysis skills and a motivation to work on socio-economic development research. Specifically, you have:
• A completed Master’s degree in Economics, Public Health, Development, statistics, or related fields.
• At least one year of professional experience in similar roles or tasks. (We welcome experience gained through internships, dissertation work, or participation in an academic research group, provided you can demonstrate how this experience meets the requirements of the role.)
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills and proficiency in Stata.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

In addition, we welcome

• Experience working with ODK-based platforms (e.g., SurveyCTO).
• Previous work experience in Uganda
• Additional software skills, such as knowledge of R or Python.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills, self-motivation and drive to work in a collaborative environment.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN AND DEVELOP

• Technical research design, including sampling and impact evaluation methodologies.
• Project management and client communication.
• Advanced data analysis, statistical techniques, and coding skills.
• Report writing and presentation of findings in a consultancy-quality format.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive compensation. $2,979 - $4,092 gross monthly salary (exact grade determined by experience/interviews), medical insurance, pension contribution, and 21 days of annual leave.

Salary: $2,979 - $4,092(gross monthly)

About Organisation

Laterite is a data, research, and technical advisory firm specialized in complex development challenges. We work with universities, global think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral donor organizations, and government ministries and agencies.

Requirements

postgraduate degree 12