Research opportunities at CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LTD. (CRD)

JOB ALERT

ORGANIZATION: CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LTD. CRD

POSITION: RESEARCH ASSISTANT RESEARCH AND EVALUATION

LOCATION: NATIONWIDE ALL STATES

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: NOT SPECIFIED

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 SEPTEMBER 2026

ABOUT CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LTD.

The Centre for Research and Development Ltd. CRD is a specialized development consulting firm that provides customized solutions to challenges across the development sector.

CRD commenced operations in 2017 and has since expanded its expertise across research, evaluation, development consulting, capacity building, policy development, gender analysis, environmental assessment, third party monitoring, impact validation, technical assessments and other development-focused services.

Its thematic areas include gender and human rights, women empowerment, agriculture, climate change, disaster risk reduction, child and youth rights, public health, disability inclusion, local government, urban resilience, WASH, livelihoods, emergency response, poverty reduction, social inclusion and gender-inclusive development.

CRD works with governments, NGOs, UN agencies and other development partners across several countries.

JOB SUMMARY

CRD is seeking a Research Assistant Research and Evaluation to support its growing research team. The opportunity is suitable for researchers with experience in data collection, qualitative research, fieldwork and research reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop research proposals, reports and other research documents.
2. Design and configure digital data collection tools using platforms such as Kobo and SurveyCTO.
3. Conduct field research, including Focus Group Discussions FGDs, Key Informant Interviews KIIs, In-Depth Interviews IDIs and community scorecards.
4. Transcribe and translate qualitative field data.
5. Support research training, workshops and reporting activities.
6. Supervise enumerators and coordinate field operations.
7. Support research and evaluation activities as required by project teams.
8. Contribute to data management, analysis and documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Completed Master’s Degree in a relevant field, according to the vacancy notice.
2. Diploma, HND or Degree holders in relevant fields may also be considered based on the requirements of the specific assignment.
3. Relevant experience in research, data collection, qualitative research and fieldwork.
4. Experience using digital data collection platforms such as Kobo and SurveyCTO.
5. Experience conducting FGDs, KIIs, IDIs and other qualitative research methods.
6. Strong transcription and translation skills.
7. Experience in research reporting and documentation.
8. Ability to supervise enumerators and coordinate field activities.
9. Good communication, analytical and organizational skills.
10. Ability to work effectively in diverse field environments.
11. Knowledge of research, monitoring and evaluation, public health or development-sector projects is an advantage.

IDEAL CANDIDATES

This opportunity may be suitable for professionals or researchers building careers in Research, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Health, Development Studies, Social Sciences and related fields.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

15 SEPTEMBER 2026

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter as one document to:

recruitment@crdbd.org

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Applicants should ensure that their application clearly demonstrates relevant research, fieldwork, qualitative data collection and reporting experience.