Senior 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