Research Analyst – Data & Fieldwork

About the role

Laterite is seeking a Research Analyst to join its new Freetown office. You will work on socio‑economic research projects, combining research design, data analysis, and fieldwork coordination in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support ethical approval, research design and development of research instruments.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis and draft report sections and presentations.
• Code survey instruments using SurveyCTO and other ODK‑based platforms.
• Develop training materials and support enumerator trainings.
• Participate in field visits to monitor and improve data collection processes.
• Monitor, clean and validate incoming survey data, resolving quality issues with field teams.
• Assist with statistical analysis and contribute to consultancy‑quality reports.

Required profile

• Completed Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong motivation to work on social and economic development research.
• Ability to work autonomously in a low‑bureaucracy, high‑accountability environment.

Required skills

• SurveyCTO
• ODK‑based platforms
• Quantitative data analysis
• Qualitative data analysis
• Statistical analysis

What we offer

• Monthly gross salary of $2,764.
• Permanent (indefinite) contract.
• Opportunity to work on impactful development research with international clients.
• Collaborative, autonomy‑driven office culture.