Research Analyst - Kenya

RESEARCH ANALYST - KENYA Laterite ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Laterite, a premier data, research, and analytics firm tackling complex development challenges across Africa and beyond, is recruiting a Research Analyst for our Nairobi office. You will play a central role in delivering meaningful social and economic research by combining research design expertise, data analysis capabilities, project management support, and fieldwork coordination. Working in a collaborative, fast-paced setting, you will contribute directly to projects that inform policy and drive positive change across education, public health, and agriculture sectors. This position is reserved for Kenyan nationals only. ABOUT LATERITE Since 2010, Laterite has partnered with world-class organizations including the World Bank, TechnoServe, the Mastercard Foundation, and leading universities and think tanks. Our team of 90+ professionals and 2,000+ field enumerators operates across the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, and Peru. We succeed by embedding ourselves in local communities, building strong teams on the ground, and fostering long-term relationships that create sustainable impact. Our Nairobi office, established in 2018, currently operates with 14 dedicated team members delivering diverse research initiatives—from targeted data collection to full-cycle research projects. THE ROLE IN DETAIL Your responsibilities will span four key areas: Supporting Research Projects: You will assist with ethical approvals, research design, and instrument development. You will conduct both quantitative and qualitative data analysis, draft client reports and presentations, and maintain clear communication with clients and internal teams throughout project lifecycles. Contributing to Data Collection: You will code survey instruments using SurveyCTO and ODK-based platforms, develop training materials, support enumerator preparation, and participate in field visits to assess and strengthen data collection processes. Strengthening Data Quality and Analysis: You will monitor incoming data, conduct cleaning and validation procedures, work collaboratively with field teams to address quality issues, perform statistical analysis, and contribute to rigorous, insights-driven reports. Supporting Business Development (Optional): If interested, you may contribute to business development initiatives, including proposal development and new opportunity identification. THE ENVIRONMENT You are joining a high-trust, low-bureaucracy environment where individual accountability and problem-solving are valued. You will have genuine autonomy to make decisions, improve systems, and support field teams without unnecessary oversight. Our culture emphasizes collaboration while respecting personal judgment and professional growth. WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE Essential Qualifications: - Master's degree in Economics, Public Health, Development, or a closely related field - Minimum one year of professional experience performing similar duties (including internships, dissertation research, or academic research group work, provided it demonstrates relevant competency) - Advanced quantitative data analysis skills with demonstrated Stata proficiency - Fluent written and spoken English Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with ODK-based data collection platforms such as SurveyCTO - Prior work experience in Kenya - Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with demonstrated self-motivation - Clear drive to thrive in collaborative settings COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Laterite offers competitive remuneration structured as follows: Ksh 406,971 to Ksh 539,498 gross monthly salary, with your exact grade determined by experience and interview performance. Additional benefits include medical insurance, pension contribution, and 21 days of annual leave. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT We invest in our team's growth through an annual learning budget of up to USD 1,000 per person and 10 days of paid time annually for professional development. Remote work flexibility is available in accordance with company policy.