SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESEARCH ANALYST

Seismic Consulting Group is seeking a high-performing Senior Socio-Economic Research Analyst to drive evidence-based advisory, research excellence, and business development across its international development and public sector portfolio.

The role sits at the intersection of research, strategy, and commercial delivery, requiring a candidate who can originate opportunities, lead complex engagements, and deliver high-quality socio-economic insights aligned with global donor standards (e.g., World Bank, AfDB, DFID/FCDO, UN Agencies).

The successful candidate will play a critical role in:

• Identifying and securing international development opportunities
• Leading proposal development (EOIs, RFPs, RFQs, grant submissions)
• Designing and executing large-scale socio-economic and impact studies
• Delivering third-party monitoring, independent verification, and evaluation assignments

This role requires a consulting mindset, combining technical depth, stakeholder engagement, and revenue generation capability.

Your key responsibilities shall include;

1. Business Development & Opportunity Origination

• Proactively identify, track, and qualify international development opportunities, including EOIs, RFPs, RFQs, and grant calls across Africa and globally.
• Lead and coordinate the preparation of:
• Expressions of Interest (EOIs)
• Technical and Financial Proposals
• Request for Quotations (RFQs) responses
• Develop winning strategies aligned with donor evaluation criteria (QCBS, LCS, FBS, etc.).
• Build and maintain relationships with development partners, government agencies, and funding institutions.

2. Project Leadership & Delivery

• Design, lead, and implement socio-economic research and advisory projects from inception to completion.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and budget.
• Ensure alignment with international standards (OECD-DAC, World Bank guidelines, UN evaluation frameworks).
• Provide strategic oversight across multiple concurrent engagements.

3. Research, Analysis & Advisory

• Lead the design of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Conduct advanced socio-economic analysis, including:
• Economic modeling
• Policy impact analysis
• Sector diagnostics
• Translate complex findings into actionable policy recommendations and strategic insights.

4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

• Design and implement:
• Impact Assessments
• Independent Verification (IV)
• Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) frameworks
• Develop results frameworks, KPIs, and logical frameworks (LogFrames).
• Ensure rigorous data validation, triangulation, and reporting standards.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Client Advisory

• Engage with senior government officials, donors, and institutional stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops, validation sessions, and policy dialogues.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on socio-economic and development policy matters.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (or higher) in:
• Economics
• Development Studies
• Public Policy
• Social Sciences or related field
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in:
• Socio-economic research
• Development consulting
• Policy advisory
• Demonstrated experience working with international development partners such as:
• World Bank, AfDB, UN, FCDO, USAID, GIZ, etc.
• Proven track record of:
• Winning and delivering donor-funded projects
• Leading proposal development (EOIs, RFPs, RFQs)
• Strong experience in:
• Impact evaluation
• Third-party monitoring (TPM)
• Independent verification

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools:
• STATA, R, Python, SPSS, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of:
• Economic modeling and policy analysis frameworks
• Donor procurement processes (QCBS, etc.)
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills (consulting-grade outputs)

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• Value and number of opportunities identified and won
• Quality and competitiveness of proposals submitted
• Successful delivery of projects (time, cost, quality)
• Client satisfaction and repeat engagements
• Impact and adoption of research outputs
• Contribution to firm revenue growth and market positioning

BENEFITS

🏥 Comprehensive health insurance (HMO) – coverage for you (and sometimes dependents)

🌴 Generous paid time off (PTO) – annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays

🍽️ Meal or cafeteria allowance – daily food stipend or subsidized meals

✈️ Travel opportunities & sponsored trips – for fieldwork, conferences, retreats

💰 Performance bonuses & allowances – incentives tied to project delivery and results

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