Survey Research Coordinator

Role Overview

As a Survey Research Coordinator at Growth & Investment Agencies Ltd, you will design, manage, and analyze survey projects that inform our strategic and impact‑evaluation work across Africa. You’ll ensure high‑quality data collection, adherence to research protocols, and clear reporting of findings.

Key Responsibilities

• Study Design & Protocols

  • Develop survey instruments (questionnaires, guides) aligned with project objectives

  • Establish sampling frames and calculate required sample sizes

• Field Operations Management

  • Recruit, train, and supervise enumerators or remote‑survey teams

  • Coordinate logistics for data‑collection in urban and rural settings

• Data Quality Assurance

  • Implement real‑time monitoring and validation checks to ensure data integrity

  • Troubleshoot field issues and enforce ethical research standards

• Data Processing & Analysis

  • Clean and code survey responses using statistical software (e.g., Stata, SPSS, R)

  • Perform descriptive and inferential analyses to derive actionable insights

• Reporting & Visualization

  • Prepare clear, client‑ready reports, dashboards, and slide decks

  • Present findings and recommendations to internal teams and external stakeholders

• Compliance & Ethics

  • Ensure all research activities comply with IRB/ethics‑board requirements and data‑privacy regulations

  • Maintain detailed documentation of protocols, consent forms, and data‑security measures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Public Health, or a related field

• 2+ years of experience coordinating quantitative or mixed‑methods survey projects

• Proficiency with survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyCTO) and data‑analysis tools (Stata, SPSS, or R)

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing complex field operations

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for training and stakeholder engagement

• Familiarity with sampling methodologies and survey‐design best practices

• Ability to work under tight timelines, often across multiple geographies

• Commitment to ethical research standards and data‑privacy protocols

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Experience conducting surveys in African contexts or other emerging markets

• Fluency in English and a local language (e.g., Swahili, French, Arabic)

• Background in impact evaluation or public‑health research

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis capabilities

• Comfortable with remote and in‑person team coordination

Compensation

Salary Range: USD 45,000 – 55,000 per year