Laterite - Country Director Ethiopia

Country Director - Ethiopia September 2021

Laterite Country Director - Ethiopia

Requirements in a nutshell Education

Masters or PhD in Economics, Econometrics, Development Research, or in one of Laterite’s core sectors. MBA is a plus.

Experience

8 years of experience managing complex research projects, growing research or business pipelines, and leading and mentoring research teams.

Languages English

Must-have

Quantitative data analysis skills in Stata

Location

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Summary Laterite is looking for an experienced professional to provide strategic direction, oversee research projects, and lead and mentor research teams in our office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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About Laterite Laterite is a data, research, and technical advisory firm that helps clients understand and analyze complex development challenges. We work with universities, global think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral donor organizations, and government ministries and agencies. Our clients include, for example, the World Bank, USAID, TechnoServe, Promundo, the Mastercard Foundation, and several UN agencies.

Our network of offices currently includes the Netherlands, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda. The team brings together more than 60 full time local and international staff, as well as 1,000 enumerators across countries, in a dynamic work environment. We are proud to be a culturally diverse organization.

You can find out more about Laterite on our website.

Laterite Country Director - Ethiopia

Job Description & Key Responsibilities As a Country Director, based in our Addis Ababa office, you will: • Oversee office operations, including contributing to corporate strategy, overseeing process improvements, and financial and personnel management.

• Build and manage the pipeline of research projects, turning internal research ideas into externally funded projects and designing evaluations for clients.

• Develop and manage relationships and communication with Laterite clients and government officials • Support and develop research teams, including coaching, mentoring and/or training to develop their research and management skills.

• Maintain and promote Laterite’s office culture, sustaining a very friendly and collaborative atmosphere, combined with a fast-working pace, high standards and a strong desire for innovation and learning.

• Identify and pursue opportunities for growth and innovation, be it from a technical, learning or business perspective.

• Providing technical leadership in all aspects of our work, including on program and impact evaluation design (e.g., regression discontinuity design, matching methods, matched cluster randomized control trials), sampling methods, and data analysis and modelling.

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Candidate profile We are looking for an accomplished researcher with experience managing complex research projects, growing research or business pipelines, and leading and mentoring research teams.

Requirements • Masters or PhD degree in Economics, Econometrics, Development Research, or in one of Laterite’s core sectors. MBA is a plus.

• 8 years of experience managing complex research projects, growing research or business pipelines, and leading and mentoring research teams.

• Strong quantitative data analysis skills and proficiency in Stata • Strong oral and written communication skills in English • Experience living and working in different cultural settings • Motivation to work in social and economic research in Sub-Saharan Africa

In addition, we welcome • Previous work experience in Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, self-motivation and drive to flourish in a fastpaced environment, where timelines can often be unpredictable.

• Technical expertise in qualitative research methods.

• Knowledge of Python and/or R

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How to Apply All correspondence, at this stage, should be via Oxford HR. To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button on the job advert page, complete our online application form, and submit your CV and cover letter. Please provide a CV and cover letter in two different documents, which should be prepared before applying as they will be considered in the application process. The cover letter should be no more than two pages long and explain why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Your CV and Cover Letter should be saved in MS Word in the following format: Your First Name-Your LastName-Document Name-Date (mmyyyy) eg, Pat-Jones-CV-092021-Laterite or PatJones-CoverLetter-092021-Laterite.

Timeline

Closing Date:

30 September 2021

Equality Statement

Equality and diversity are at the core of Laterite’ values. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

Selection Process

All candidates will be notified about the status of their applications. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake an additional assessment prior to the final interview.

Queries

If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion, please email Laterite@oxfordhr.co.uk in the first instance.

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About Oxford HR Oxford HR operates globally mainly within the international development and charity sectors. We carry out retained executive search mandates at board and senior management levels. We also offer human resource and organisational development consultancy.

Oxford HR has many years of experience in search as well as an extensive network of international development, social sector, corporate, public sector, and academic contacts from across the world. We carry out comprehensive and often international searches designed to meet the specific needs of our client.

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