Farsight Africa Group is seeking a Senior Research Manager to lead their diverse research portfolio across East Africa, including Kenya, Somalia, and Uganda. This role involves overseeing the entire research project lifecycle, from design and methodology to fieldwork, analysis, and reporting, with a strong focus on both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multi-country projects, developing client relationships, and contributing to business growth. They will also mentor junior staff and ensure high-quality research standards are maintained in challenging and conflict-affected environments.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | Farsight Africa Group |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Region | Africa |
| Open to | International applicants |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Application deadline | 13 November 2026 |
About the Position
The Senior Research Manager will be at the forefront of designing and executing a wide array of social research techniques, such as in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, surveys, and literature reviews. This includes ensuring data quality, ethical standards, and data protection across all projects. A key aspect of the role is adapting research tools to local cultural, linguistic, and security contexts, and producing insightful reports that provide actionable advice to clients. The manager will also handle project resources, budgets, and coordinate in-country field teams and subcontractors, while proactively mitigating operational risks.
Eligibility
- Master’s degree in Social Sciences or a related field, with a focus on research or project management.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of working experience in research and project management in the East Africa region, including multi-country projects.
- Demonstrated professional leadership and ability to coordinate a team, including remote field teams.
- Experience designing qualitative fieldwork (e.g., in-depth interviews, focus groups) and quantitative fieldwork (e.g., survey questionnaires, data analysis, data visualisation).
- Proven track record of writing successful proposals and managing project budgets.
- Experience working in fragile or conflict-affected contexts; previous work in Somalia and Uganda is an advantage.
- Proficiency in analysis software such as SPSS, Stata, R, or NVivo, and experience supporting presentation design and delivery.
- Excellent client-facing and internal verbal and written communication skills; familiarity with the Somali language is an advantage.
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
- Solid organisational skills, including attention to detail and multi-tasking.
- Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively address obstacles.
- Excellent problem-solving skills; innovative and solutions-oriented.
- Willingness to work across and travel frequently between Nairobi, Somalia, and Uganda.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a fast-growing, innovative African consulting firm.
- Lead meaningful multi-country research across governance, development, and strategic communications.
- Be part of a dynamic, multicultural team operating across East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
- Access opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and regional exposure.
Documents Required
- CV
- Cover letter outlining relevant research experience in the East Africa region
- Minimum of two previously written research reports
How to Apply
- Submit your CV, cover letter, and at least two previously written research reports to jobs@farsightafrica.com.
- Ensure the subject line of your email is 'Senior Research Manager – Application'.
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