About Us:

ICOS Consulting PLC is one of the leading consulting firms in Africa, specializing in a wide range of management and development consultancy services. Our expertise spans project monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, market research, performance assessments and verifications, private sector development, and in-depth context assessments and research. With our profound local knowledge and extensive experience across various industries and sectors, we are adept at delivering bespoke, effective solutions tailored to the unique challenges and contexts of our clients.

We are committed to expanding our position as a trusted regional development and management consulting firm and are keen to enrich our team with exceptional talent. We are seeking exceptional junior and senior researchers to join our growing team. Successful candidates will possess a strong academic background, exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, and a passion for applying their intellectual curiosity to challenging, client-focused projects.

Position Summary:

As a researcher at ICOS, you will contribute to a wide range of projects, including proposal development, fieldwork execution and management, data analysis and interpretation, report writing, and stakeholder presentations. We offer a stimulating work environment where you can develop your skills and advance your career as a consultant and researcher.

Required Number: 3

Duties and Responsibilities:

Your specific responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

• Design and write research proposals by applying valid scientific techniques.

• Consult on proposal and study design, guiding project teams on the best approach and techniques to address clients’ research objectives and add-value

• Develop experimental and other study designs, and analytical methods.

• Design sampling technique and sample size appropriate for each research type or objective.

• Develop research methodology, data collection tools, and data collection plan,

• Contribute to and participate in field material preparation and training of field teams.

• Collaborate with other researchers and consultants in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.

• Determine and specify details of research projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of instruments and materials.

• Produce documentation of the study instrument development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.

• Monitor and evaluate field research progress and performance.

• Review, classify, and clean data in preparation for computer analysis.

• Train field researchers on research protocols and tools.

• Write training manuals and protocols for field researchers.

• Prepare data analysis plan.

• Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.

• Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.

• Interpret and analyze data using appropriate statistical and qualitative data analysis software or support interpretation and presentation of research results in a visual and impactful client-friendly fashion

• Write research reports and present findings to clients and other stakeholders

• Respond to research questions, troubleshooting problems, develop and write advanced research protocols, and monitor ongoing projects and propose and implement changes.

• Propose techniques to improve research quality and team productivity.

• Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for any inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.

• Adapt statistical methods in order to solve specific research problems in many fields.

• Evaluate sources of information, statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data in order to determine any limitations in terms of reliability or usability; and ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.

• Provide strategic consulting on complex quantitative projects.

• Guide study design, including sample plan, questionnaire, etc.

• Support design and execution of advanced analysis plan, including performing different statistical analysis required.

• Stay up-to-date on the latest analytical techniques and their relevant applications; and share them with internal teams, as well as clients.

• Do other related tasks

Job Requirements:

• At least master’s degree preferably in research, economics, business administration, development studies, monitoring and evaluation, statistics, data science, business analytics, marketing, public health , and other research related fields.

• Bachelor's degree holders with exceptional academic performance and talent in research may also apply.

• For master's degree holders, CGPA of 3.6 or above (of a possible 4.0) or equivalent score at both at graduate and undergraduate levels from a reputable and an accredited university.

• For applicants with only bachelor's degree, CGPA of 3.8 and above or equivalent score is required.

Required Skills:

• Outstanding and broad quantitative and qualitative research expertise

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Fluency in English language is a must

• Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams

• Strong statistical and mathematical aptitude.

• Demonstrated ability with statistical modeling, experimental design, research design, sampling, clustering, data reduction, confidence intervals, testing modeling or predictive modeling

• Proficiency in one or more statistical programs, as well as advanced-level MS Office skills

• Ability to communicate the most complex analytics and results in a clear, understandable approach, written and verbal, to both internal and external clients

• Detail-oriented and highly-organized, able to consult on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, and have an analytical mindset

• Excellent time management and prioritization, able to succeed in a fast-paced environment

• Enjoys problem-solving, group brainstorming, and other innovative thinking

How to Apply:

• Submit your applications, resume and electronic copies of your credentials including diploma, student copy and others via email: icosconsulteth@gmail.com or jobs@icosconsult.com

• All applications should be received by October 30, 2024. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.