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

• Masters degree (or higher) in:
  

  • Economics
    

  • Development Studies
    

  • Public Policy
    

  • Social Sciences or related field
    

• Minimum 710 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