Research Analyst Jobs in an NGO in Lagos

Bradfield Consulting Limited - Our client, an NGO whose aim is to stop child abuse in Nigeria, is currently looking for a highly motivated and capable staff member who will be working as:



Job Title: Research Analyst

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The Research Analyst will work closely with the NGO's energetic and diverse staff to provide foundation executives, boards, and staff with data-driven insights to enhance the effectiveness of their work. write project reports and research proposals.
• The ideal candidate will be a talented writer who can translate numbers into stories, or a strong data analyst who can write better each time.

• Gather and evaluate data in relation to ongoing projects
• Identify priority programme areas for implementation of organization’s mission and goals
• Design and implement survey and research study, execute fieldwork
• Collect and maintain information (data and reports) in a well-organized manner to support analyses and for further dissemination;
• Summarize and synthesize reports, articles, and research and share relevant information with the team
• Build and maintain on-going relationships with key stakeholders in government ministries, research organizations, NGOs, and other relevant organizations.
• Process and analyze quantitative data
• Design and undertake qualitative study
• Write project reports and research proposals
• Prepares responses to internal and external requests for information and analysis;

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Statistics or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct quantitative analysis and synthesize findings into persuasive recommendations
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and experience with statistical packages (i.e. SPSS, SAS, STATA, R) desirable
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• 3 years’ work experience in an NGO preferably with International Exposure.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analyses such as T-Tests, ANOVA, and Chi Squares is required.
• Demonstrated experience performing regressions will receive preferred consideration.

• Detail oriented, strong primary, secondary and on-line research skills.
• Strong communications skills, comfortable working in team.
• Previous international exposure/experience preferred.
• Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills.