Job Description

Laterite is looking for a new Research Analyst with an understanding of data analysis and a strong motivation to work in social and economic research to join our office in Dar es Salaam. This role combines research design, data analysis, project management support, and fieldwork coordination in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

This position is open exclusively to Tanzanian nationals.

WHO WE ARE

Laterite is a data, research, and analytics firm working on complex development challenges. We partner with universities, global think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral donors, and government ministries. Our clients include the World Bank, TechnoServe, the Mastercard Foundation, and others.

We operate across the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, and Peru, with 90+ full-time staff and more than 2,000 enumerators. We believe meaningful impact requires being on the ground, building local teams, and establishing long-term trust. Our office culture is collaborative and gives people autonomy to grow into their roles.

THE ENVIRONMENT YOU’RE STEPPING INTO

You will join our Tanzania team in a high-trust environment. We are low on bureaucracy but high on individual accountability. You won’t be micromanaged here—we want you to use your judgment to solve problems, support our fast-paced field teams, and actively improve the systems you work with.

Laterite was founded in 2010 in Kigali, and our office in Dar es Salaam opened in 2021. Our project portfolio in Tanzania is varied and ranges from data collection (including mixed-methods studies) to full-cycle research projects. The Tanzania team works across all our key sectors with the majority of projects in education, public health and agriculture topics. Our team in Tanzania currently consists of 5 team members.

While based in our Dar es Salaam office, you will support Laterite’s Uganda team, contributing to projects in both countries. The Uganda portfolio is just as varied, combining data collection with full-cycle research studies, and spans the agriculture, public health, education and energy sectors. You will collaborate with the Uganda team remotely.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT

1 Supporting research projects

• Support the ethical approval process, research design, and development of research instruments.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Draft sections of reports and presentations for clients.
• Support communication with clients and internal project teams on project progress.

2 Contributing to data collection

• Code survey instruments using SurveyCTO and other ODK-based platforms.
• Collaborate with field teams to develop training materials and support enumerator trainings.
• Participate in field visits to understand and improve data collection processes.

3 Strengthening data quality and analysis

• Monitor, clean, and validate incoming survey data.
• Work closely with field teams to resolve data quality issues.
• Support statistical analysis and interpretation of findings.
• Contribute to consultancy-quality reports and data-driven insights.

4 Contributing to business development (Optional)

If you are interested, there is also room to contribute to our business development efforts, either through proactive business development or by contributing to the development of technical and financial proposals.

Requirements

WHAT YOU BRING

We are looking for a colleague with strong quantitative data analysis skills and a motivation to work on socio-economic development research. Specifically, you have:

• A completed Master’s degree in Economics, Public Health, Development or related fields.
• At least one year of professional experience in similar roles or tasks. (We welcome experience gained through internships, dissertation work, or participation in an academic research group, provided you can demonstrate how this experience meets the requirements of the role.)
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills and proficiency in Stata.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Kiswahili.

In addition, we welcome:

· Experience working with ODK-based platforms (e.g., SurveyCTO).

· Previous work experience in Tanzania.

· Organizational and interpersonal skills, self-motivation and drive to work in a collaborative environment.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN AND DEVELOP

• Technical research design, including sampling and impact evaluation methodologies.
• Project management and client communication.
• Advanced data analysis, statistical techniques, and coding skills.
• Report writing and presentation of findings in a consultancy-quality format.

Benefits

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive compensation. TZS 7,311,684 - TZS 9,704,383 gross monthly salary (exact grade determined by experience/interviews), medical insurance, pension contribution, and 21 days of annual leave.
• Professional growth. We are also committed to supporting our staff’s learning, providing an annual learning budget of up to USD 1,000 per person and 10 days of time off for professional learning each year.
• Flexibility. We also provide remote work options in accordance with Laterite’s remote work policy.