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.

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