Qualitative lead – UGANDA

Kampala, Kampala

Company Overview:  

Vanguard Economics Ltd, founded in 2015 in Kigali, is as an advisory and research firm dedicated to delivering high-quality socio-economic and strategic research services tailored to the African context. Based on the notion that “social change is not a project that one group of people carries out for the benefit of another,” our main strategic goal is to build the next generation of African researchers in our areas of expertise. Our clients include Governments, private firms, multilateral institutions, foundations, and NGOs. Read more about us: Here

Job Overview 

We are seeking an experienced Qualitative Lead to guide our qualitative research efforts in Uganda. This role will be responsible for leading in depth commutative research projects and providing actionable insights to support organizational goals.

Key roles and responsibilities 

• Lead Qualitative Research Projects: Design, execute, and oversee comprehensive qualitative research studies, including focus groups, in-depth interviews, and other qualitative methods
• Research design and methodology: Develop and implement qualitative research frameworks, ensuring methodological rigor and relevance to the research objectives
• Data collection and analysis: conduct primary data collection and imply advanced qualitative analysis techniques to uncover deep insights and patterns within the data.
• Insights generation: synthesize qualitative data into meaningful and actionable insights, providing strategic recommendations to stakeholders across the organization.
• Reporting and presentation: prepare detailed research reports and presentation, effectively communicating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentorship and Guidance: provide mentorship, support to junior researchers, and foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
• Ethical standards: Ensure all research activities comply with ethical guidelines and best practices, maintaining the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in sociology, anthropology, psychology, market research, or a related field. A master’s degree or PH.D. is preferred.
• Experience: minimum of five years of experience in Qualitative research, the proven track record of leading complex qualitative studies and delivering actionable insights, experience in agile project management is highly desirable.

Technical skills: 

• Proficiency in Qualitative research software (e.g., ATLAS)
• Strong understanding of various qualitative methodologies and techniques.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex qualitative data.
• Communication skills: excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Interpersonal skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Attention to detail: High level attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality work.
• Leadership skills: demonstrated ability to lead and motivate the team, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Certification in Agile methodologies (e.g., scrum master, PMI-ACP)
• Experience in market research, and/or social research.
• Certification in qualitative research methods or related areas.

Preferred Skills 

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively using agile project management framework.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset.
• Proficiency in project management and performance measurement.
• Strong written and presentation skills.
• Creative and innovative mindset.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of French language is added value.

What We Offer 

• Work with talented, diverse, and motivated team members.
• Competitive salary and benefits package based on the labor market and candidate’s experience.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Be part of the team that is addressing Socio-economic gaps through our projects.