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