Farsight Africa Group Senior Research Manager Jobs in Kenya
Job Summary
The Senior Research Manager will lead Farsight Africa Group’s research portfolio, overseeing the design, delivery, and quality assurance of research projects across key thematic areas.
The role covers research operations in Kenya, Somalia, and Uganda, managing multi-country projects across East Africa, including fragile and conflict-affected environments.
The successful candidate will provide leadership in qualitative and quantitative research, client management, business development, proposal development, and team supervision.
The position reports to Senior Management and supervises Research Executives, Research Assistants, field teams, and subcontractors.
Scope of Work
Research Leadership and Delivery
Lead research projects from scoping, design, and methodology development through fieldwork, analysis, reporting, and dissemination.
Design and implement a range of social research methodologies, including in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, surveys, literature reviews, and data analysis.
Oversee qualitative and quantitative data collection while maintaining high standards of data quality, research ethics, safeguarding, and data protection.
Adapt research tools and methodologies to suit diverse cultural, linguistic, and security environments.
Produce high-quality research reports, policy briefs, presentations, and evidence-based recommendations to support client decision-making.
Multi-Country Project and Resource Management
Plan and manage project resources, work plans, timelines, and budgets across multiple countries.
Recruit, coordinate, and supervise field teams, subcontractors, and market research partners.
Ensure cost-effectiveness and value for money in project implementation.
Mentor and develop junior research staff while building internal team capacity.
Identify operational risks related to access, logistics, and security and implement mitigation measures.
Travel regularly to project locations to supervise fieldwork and engage stakeholders and clients.
Business Development and Client Management
Collaborate with senior managers and directors to secure new business opportunities.
Lead proposal and bid development, including methodologies, technical approaches, budgets, and work plans.
Identify new opportunities within research services and policy-related markets.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, donors, government counterparts, and partners.
Promote Farsight Africa Group’s research expertise through publications, presentations, events, and stakeholder engagements.
Knowledge and Quality Management
Monitor developments in relevant policy sectors and research markets.
Establish and maintain quality standards for research
tools, data collection processes, and project deliverables.
Contribute to internal research frameworks, guidelines, learning initiatives, and quality-assurance systems.
Perform any other duties assigned by management.
Qualifications and Skills
Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or a related field, with specialization in Research, Development Studies, Public Policy, or Project Management.
Minimum five (5) to seven (7) years of professional experience in research and project management within East Africa.
Demonstrated experience managing multi-country research projects.
Strong leadership skills with experience coordinating teams of professionals and remote field teams.
Extensive experience in qualitative research methods including in-depth interviews and focus group discussions.
Strong quantitative research experience including survey design, data analysis, and data visualization.
Proven success in proposal writing, business development, and budget management.
Experience working in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
Previous experience in Somalia and Uganda is an added advantage.
Proficiency in analytical software such as SPSS, Stata, R, NVivo, or related research-analysis tools.
Experience supporting presentation design and delivering research findings to diverse audiences.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of the Somali language is an added advantage.
Strong analytical, report-writing, and data-interpretation skills.
Excellent organizational, planning, and multitasking abilities.
Strong problem-solving capabilities with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently between Nairobi, Somalia, and Uganda.
Why Join Farsight Africa Group
Work with a fast-growing and innovative African consulting firm.
Lead impactful multi-country research projects across governance, development, and strategic communications sectors.
Join a dynamic and multicultural team operating throughout East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
Access opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and regional exposure.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV, a cover letter outlining relevant research experience in the East Africa region, and a minimum of two previously written research reports to the Farsight HR email with the subject line: “Senior Research Manager – Application”. Applications without at least two research reports will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Submit to: jobs@farsightafrica.com
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