Company :

- Laterite is a data, research and technical advisory firm that helps clients understand and analyse complex development challenges. Laterite uses the most rigorous data collection and analytic techniques to advise organizations and governments that work to achieve social and economic change.

- Laterite provides three types of services to its clients: i) comprehensive data collection and data processing solutions; ii) the design, roll-out and analysis of large socio- economic research projects using the latest available methods and technology; and iii) strategic and technical advice on the design of policies and projects aimed at solving complex development problems.

Who we are :

- Laterite is led by a team of young entrepreneurial professionals who see the opportunity to transform the way research is done. The research team has degrees from some of the world's top universities, including Harvard University, Columbia University, University of California - Berkeley, London School of Economics, Johns Hopkins University (SAIS) and Science Po with vast experience working in development research in several countries.

- Our entire data collection team is recruited and trained from the best local universities in the countries we operate. Laterite is proud to be a culturally diverse organization with permanent staff from Rwanda, Canada, France, Greece, Kenya, and Uganda.

Position :

- Research Associates at Laterite play a hands-on role in implementing research projects, conducting technical analysis and contributing to final client recommendations. They are involved in all the steps associated with the timely and high-quality delivery of research projects from beginning to end.

- This includes working on writing proposals, designing and piloting research instruments, designing sampling strategies, supervising data collection processes, analysing quantitative and qualitative data, writing reports, managing communication with clients and presenting findings and recommendations to clients.

- Research Associates are also expected to manage internal research projects for the Laterite Lab. Compensation is competitive with similar roles in other research firms. Benefits include generous leave, health insurance and personal/company bonuses.

Minimum requirements :

Masters degree in economics, public policy, urban planning, statistics and/or an engineering degree from a top university with direct experience in social sciences; and at least 1 year of relevant professional experience in international development or a relevant field. Additional competencies include:

i) strong statistical analysis skills

ii) exceptional a STATA and/or R skills (including the development of programs and algorithms), GIS, econometrics, impact evaluation methodologies, and/or spatial statistics;

iii) excellent managerial and organizational skills

iv) proficient communication in English

v) excellent interpersonal skills

vi) attention to detail

vii) proven ability managing multiple tasks efficiently

viii) and, be an independent and motivated self-starter who will thrive in a start-up environment by taking ownership and initiative.

Application Process : Application deadline is midnight June 15, 2016. Please submit a CV, cover letter and a short writing sample (in English)

You can find out more about Laterite and this opening on our website www.laterite-africa.com

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