Research Project Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Ref: BA/RPM/13

Our client is a start-up revolutionizing education across Africa with a truly unique business model. The company has launched a large-scale franchise-like network of ultra low-cost for-profit private primary schools across Africa.

Our schools profitably deliver high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, enabling local school managers to operate their school businesses profitably, while creating a highly successful business at the central level.

We have launched our first 10 schools in Kenya, have 15 more opening in January and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students. About this position We have and are continuing to develop one of the most sophisticated approaches to providing affordable education to MILLIONS of children in one of the most challenging environments in the world!

A central part of this approach is played by our Research Department, which has core responsibility for conducting research, analyzing and providing critical analysis, insight, reports and data to the rest of the company about:

Socio-economic conditions of neighbourhoods where we are considering locating new schoolsCompetitive landscape of schools in the neighbourhood (including pricing, offering and local perception)Plot-specific research regarding security and neighbourhood perception of suitabilityPopulation Density analysis and calculation of normal walking distance of childrenResearch at our existing schools to determine why parents choose or don’t choose our schoolOur Research Department uses a number of tools and resources to conduct this researchHousehold surveys conducted on the ground by Research AssociatesHandheld GPS machines for calculating distances, catchments, population density infoGIS Satellite Mapping software systemExcel for data entryAutomated analysis of data to quickly identify key metricsSystematized rating system for new potential plotsThe Research Project Manager is responsible for:
managing and training our team of full time or contracted Research Associatessetting up each research project in terms of setting up neighbourhood analysis in GIS mapping system, modifying and preparing household survey instruments, ensuring that Research Associates are familiar with the protocols, managing logistics, etcscheduling and project managing all of the field research and data entry to ensure effective utilization of our staffUsing tools in GIS mapping software to conduct final data analysis using points brought from Research AssociatesReview and manipulation of excel data analysis sheets to determine if there are data errors and identify new trendsPreparation of overall research reports based on template, using data from excel and GIS system.Communicating findings to other members of the Company You have minimum of 5+ years experience in conducting or managing field researchYou have 2+ years experience in project management (in any field, including Research)You have experience managing small teams of peopleYou are experienced and familiar using Excel for both data entry and some data analysisYou are very good at interpreting and using maps, and connecting what you see on a map with the realities when on the groundFamiliarity or experience with GIS mapping software is a plusYou are very familiar with slums and informal settlementsYou are extremely analytical, and excited about using dataYou have experience or training in setting up research studiesYou are very experienced with using various software packagesYou have excellent verbal and written communication skillsBachelors or Masters degree (degree in Sociology, Demography, or Anthropology a plus)To apply for this position, please forward your application letter, in line with the job description, your C.V. (in word format) and a recent photograph of yourself to info@byappointmentafrica.com, quoting the Job Reference as listed above.

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