About Frontieri: Frontieri Consult PLC, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with Branch Office in Berlin, Germany, and South Sudan, Juba is one of the leading consulting firms in Ethiopia. The firm was established in 2008 primarily to undertake consultancy assignments in the areas of development and growth in several disciplines to governmental and non-governmental organizations, and bilateral and multilateral institutions.

Frontieri is a company for talented people with different backgrounds and perspectives and we have gathered competent professionals and work in partnership with scholars across the country and abroad. For further information, please visit our website at: www.frontieri.com

Currently, we are looking to hire a Senior Research Officer (Qualitative) responsible for multiple disciplines such as in-depth investigation of experiences, description of phenomena, and analysis of non-numerical data in an attempt to generate illuminating study result. Led by the Research Analytics and Survey Director, the Qualitative Study and Survey Operation team undertakes field data collection, data quality assurance, qualitative analysis and rigorous report writing.  The research team is structured around an overarching principle of producing evidence based and high standard qualitative research. The qualitative study is mainly operated in Ethiopia with frequent travel to field

Join our team of professionals and be part of our energetic team that is committed to bringing change by providing adequate research findings and advisory services for policymakers and contributing to the development of Ethiopia. We provide the best working relation and environment to allow aspiring talented professionals to engage in various research work and grow their potential while working with the best in the industry.

General Duties and Responsibilities of the Senior Research Officer (Qualitative);

• Assist in producing winning research and consultancy proposals in collaboration with other teams under Tribe 2;

• Design appropriate research methodologies and tools for various projects;

• Produce quality research reports;

• Produce working papers, and publish papers in peer-reviewed journals and Frontieri outlets (Insights, policy briefs etc.)

• Work with the Chapter Head and the team to ensure accurate collection of data, coding and analysis, and report writing;

• Communicate all challenges with the collection of data and research activities to the Chapter Head;

• Coordinate all research activities in the field in coordination with the Chapter Head and the team.

• Work on documentation;

• Assist the research team during data collectors’ training and data collection;

• Ensure accurate and timely copying and collating of all research tools, including consent forms;

• Assist with the organization and completion of data collection and research documentation, including secure transportation, filing, and storage of all data;

• Review carefully all research planning and design documents to gain a working knowledge of all research plans and activities;

• Enter data for the coding and analysis using relevant software with the guidance of the Chapter Head;

• Provide data and summaries of data as needed;

• Handle all other activities and tasks as required by the immediate supervisor;

• Develop innovative approaches such as new techniques as deemed necessary to achieve the objectives of the research;

• Work with other staff to assess and identify technical assistance needs with regard to technical skills, supervision support, etc. for new and ongoing projects;

• Follow up and effectively implement projects with the highest quality, agreed timeline, and approved budget;

• Represent Frontieri at meetings and conferences;

• Participates in the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned;

• Follow-up clients to ensure client satisfaction; contribute towards remarkable service excellence and establishment of a long-lasting client relationship;

• Work closely with other divisions and teams of Frontieri;

• Ensure confidentiality of all reports and proposals;

• Make sure that organizational core values, policies, and procedures are clearly understood and adhered to in daily functioning;

Report To: Team Lead

Required Number:  2 (Two)

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience;

• PhD/ MSc/MA degree in Education, Sociology, Psychology, Social Sciences, and the related field of studies.

•  5 years and above experience in conducting surveys, In-depth Interviews, focus group discussions, and interviews with various community sects/groups and officials for MSc/MA; 10 years for PhD and above.

• Computer skills- Word, Excel, and other relevant software for qualitative analysis. 

• Experience with research-related activities preferred 

•  Strong written and verbal skills in English and Amharic are mandatory. Extra language proficiency in one or either of Af-Somali, Tigrigna, Afaraf (Qafaraf), and other languages are spoken in Ethiopia is encouraged.

 Technical and Other Skills;

• Ability to work under pressure and to meet short deadlines;

• An eye for detail along with critical thinking and excellent research skills;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and

• Proficiency in computer use, verbal and written English language;

• Excellent Qualitative software knowledge;

How to Apply

Candidates who are interested and fulfill the requirements shall submit their applications/motivation letters along with their updated CV via email at career@frontieri.com

Note: Write the position title in the subject line.

Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Deadline for Application: November 11, 2022