Responsibilities or duties

• Develop research objectives, proposals and drive partnership research programmes.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with research institutions and donors.
• Identify and secure research funding opportunities. Design and conduct cross-sector ICT research and impact evaluations.
• Analyze research trends and provide evidence for decision making.
• Publish and disseminate research findings and recommendations.
• Support new initiatives and projects of the Institute.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Master's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Management or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Telecommunications.
• Proven record of research proposal development with a high win rate.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and networks. Excellent report writing and communication skills. Strong data analysis, GIS and statistical software skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Experience needed

At least 3 years of proven experience in independent research.

At least 2 years of proven experience in leading quantitative and mixed methods research.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

PhD is an added advantage.

• Develop research objectives, proposals and drive partnership research programmes.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with research institutions and donors.
• Identify and secure research funding opportunities. Design and conduct cross-sector ICT research and impact evaluations.
• Analyze research trends and provide evidence for decision making.
• Publish and disseminate research findings and recommendations.
• Support new initiatives and projects of the Institute.

• Proven record of research proposal development with a high win rate.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and networks.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Strong data analysis, GIS and statistical software skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

• Master's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Management or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Telecommunications.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in independent research.
• At least 2 years of proven experience in leading quantitative and mixed methods research.
• PhD is an added advantage.