About Frontieri

Frontieri Consult PLC, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and with branch offices in Berlin (Germany), Juba (South Sudan), Nairobi (Kenya), and Kampala (Uganda) is one of the leading consulting firms. The firm was established in 2008 primarily to undertake research and consultancy assignments in the areas of development and growth in several disciplines. It works with a range of development issues commissioned by governmental and non-governmental organizations, and bilateral and multilateral institutions.

Frontieri is a company for talented researchers with different backgrounds and perspectives and we have gathered competent professionals and work in partnership with scholars across the country and abroad in Social Protection and Development; Health, Nutrition, and Gender; Agriculture and Rural Development; Education and Youth Development; and Market and Private Sector Development. For further information, please visit our website at: www.frontieri.com

Currently, we are seeking to hire Senior Research Officer at Frontieri office, responsible for the development of various research proposals, research reports, research methodologies, and project management while ensuring client satisfaction is met.

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 the countries we serve. We provide the best working relations 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.

Frontieri’s Value Proposition.

A diverse workforce of employees working in the fields of Agriculture, Economics, Health, Education, Market and Private Sector Development and many more development projects yielding an innovative and thought leadership mindset. A place where many bright minds come together to create on the ground for real data-backed research work. An environment where employee well-being; personal growth and career advancement are embedded into our culture.

Job Overview

The Senior Research Officer is expected to develop technical proposals for rigorous policy-oriented research on issues related to health, nutrition and WASH. Emphasis is given to developing winning technical proposals that are meant to address health, nutrition and WASH problems that society faces through partnership with practitioners and other stakeholders to serve the priorities and needs of the people of the country. The Senior Research Officer will work with researchers from Frontieri PLC and stakeholders.

General Duties and Responsibilities of the Senior Research Officer:

• Review ToRs and actively participate in ToR appreciation 

• Conduct literature review.

• Produce winning research/project proposals in collaboration with members of his team and other teams.

• Design appropriate research methodologies and tools for various projects.

• Produce quality research reports.

• Facilitate/coordinate field works

• Prepare reports of field work implementation and progress of project he is managing/coordinating 

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

• Develop innovative approaches such as new techniques as deems necessary to achieve the objectives of the research.

• Work with other staffs 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 in various meetings and conferences.

• Participates in the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned.

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

• Develop research proposals for relevant research grants.

• 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 the daily functioning, and

• Handle all other activities as required by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience:

• MPH or PhD in Public Health and related fields.

• 5 years and above in relevant offices/projects/institutions

• Experience working with International and National Research and consultancy institutes.

• Regional and international consultancy experience is valued

Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge in quantitative approaches.

• Advanced skills in qualitative (such as ATLAS ti) and/or quantitative analysis software (SPSS, STATA, R, KOBO, Survey CTO, Survey Solution)

• Experience in working on large-scale surveys.

• Good knowledge of study designs, sampling techniques, and sample size determination.

• Solid experience in Project Management, Survey Management, data management, and analysis.

• Writing skills and publication experience in peer-reviewed journals.

Technical and other skills:

• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English

• Good skills for facilitating projects, field works

• Good Skill managing and coaching field staff members

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work in a team spirit with problem-solving and decision-making traits.

• Strategic thinker

• Networking aptitude

• Great multitasking skills

• Attention to details

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to apply for the position via email at career@frontieri.com by mentioning the position title in the subject line.

Make sure to write “HNEWASH” in the subject part.