Laterite
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Research Manager
LOCATION: Freetown, Sierra Leone
GROSS SALARY RANGE: $4,725.85 – $5,608.40 (gross monthly)
CONTRACT: Indefinite
COMMITMENT: Minimum 2 years based in Freetown, Sierra Leone
Laterite is looking for an experienced professional to lead research teams, strategy, and operations in our office in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Laterite is a data, research, and analytics firm working on complex development challenges. We partner with universities, global think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral donors, and government ministries. Our clients include the World Bank, TechnoServe, the Mastercard Foundation, and others.
We operate across the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, and Peru, with 90+ full-time staff and more than 2,000 enumerators. We believe meaningful impact requires being on the ground, building local teams, and establishing long-term trust. Our office culture is collaborative and gives people autonomy to grow into their roles. Learn more: [www.laterite.com](https://www.laterite.com)
You will join our Sierra Leone team in a high-trust environment. We are low on bureaucracy but high on individual accountability. You won’t be micromanaged here—we want you to use your judgment to solve problems, support our fast-paced field teams, and actively improve the systems you work with.
Laterite Sierra Leone started operations in 2023. Our office in Freetown is Laterite’s first step in West Africa and will build on our 12+ years of experience of research and data collection. Since then, our Freetown office has been using innovative techniques to study education outcomes in the region. Our team in Freetown currently consists of four team members.
As a member of Laterite’s senior management team, you will consult on corporate strategy, business operations, and opportunities for growth. You will serve as role model for the team, actively promoting our corporate culture, mentoring colleagues, and helping us to achieve our mission as an organization.
Laterite is expanding rapidly, and we are open to the possibility of hiring exceptional candidates at a higher grade.
We are looking for an accomplished researcher who combines excellent technical skills with management experience. This role is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and requires relocation to Sierra Leone as well as a minimum commitment of two years in-country.
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Posted Oct 26
