Research and Insights Analyst at a Newly Established Pan-African Company

We are a newly established Pan-African entrepreneurship support initiative advancing the visibility, investability, and scalability of high-growth female-led ventures across Africa. We support inclusive economic development through community building, investor engagement, access to capital, research and insights, and policy advocacy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research and Insights Analyst

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Role Summary

• The Research and Insights Analyst will support AFFC’s goal to be a knowledge and data-driven organization. 
• The role involves designing and executing research projects, developing insight reports, and building robust evidence bases on female-led entrepreneurship across Africa. 
• This role requires analytical rigor, an understanding of entrepreneurial ecosystems, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights for stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support research projects focused on female entrepreneurship, investment trends, and ecosystem development across Africa
• Develop and manage data collection tools including surveys, founder assessments, and interview protocols
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to inform AFFC’s programming, policy, and fundraising efforts
• Produce research briefs, insight reports, sector deep-dives, and policy papers
• Maintain and improve AFFC’s internal knowledge systems and data trackers (e.g. Funding Tracker, Founder Updates, Ecosystem Maps)
• Support the creation of data dashboards and visualizations for reporting and storytelling
• Collaborate with programme and communications teams to translate research findings into accessible, impactful content
• Track key market and sector trends relevant to women-led businesses and gender-lens investing
• Contribute to M&E processes including baseline, midline, and endline data analysis

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, Data Science, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in applied research, data analysis, or policy work, preferably in entrepreneurship, development, or gender equity
• Strong analytical and research skills (quantitative and qualitative)
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, Tableau, SPSS, or R)
• Experience producing high-quality research outputs for non-academic audiences
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated interest in gender-lens investing, entrepreneurship, or African development
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team

Contract Terms:

• Duration: One (1) year
• Renewal: Subject to funding availability, performance review, and organizational needs.

Salary
N400,000 - N450,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
2nd June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their up-to-date CV, a Cover Letter detailing their motivation and suitability for the role with links or attachments to at least two relevant work samples or a research/insights portfolio to: recruitment@salveconsultinglimited.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.