Remote job at Communiqué
JOB OPPORTUNITY
RESEARCH LEAD
Organisation: Communiqué
Job Title: Research Lead
Reports To: Founder/CEO
Level: Senior
Location: Remote, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: ₦7.2 Million Annually Gross
ABOUT COMMUNIQUÉ
Communiqué is a media and intelligence company focused on producing high-quality data, insights and stories about Africa’s media and creative economy.
Through its media, research and advisory, and events pillars, the company provides decision-makers with structured information and insights to better understand and navigate Africa’s growing creative economy.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Communiqué is seeking a Research Lead to take ownership of its research function from end to end.
The successful candidate will help build a research unit capable of operating and growing independently by setting the research agenda, strengthening research methodology and quality, pursuing funded and commercial research opportunities, and developing institutional relationships.
This is a senior leadership position that requires strong research judgment, strategic thinking and the ability to work with researchers, consultants and colleagues across the organisation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- RESEARCH AGENDA
Set the direction of Communiqué’s research function by identifying important questions, themes, market gaps and research instruments.
The Research Lead will also provide leadership for the development of the company’s Intelligence platform.
- METHODOLOGY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
Develop and maintain high research standards.
Review methodologies before fieldwork begins and assess outputs before publication to ensure that research is credible, rigorous and sufficiently supported by evidence.
- FUNDED AND COMMERCIAL RESEARCH
Identify and pursue research opportunities including:
- Grants
- Research commissions
- Tenders
- Institutional partnerships
- Commercial research opportunities
Work with the business team to develop proposals, scopes of work and realistic project budgets.
- KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS
Guide the development of:
- Research reports
- White papers
- Policy briefs
- Indices
- Datasets
- Other research and intelligence products
Translate research findings into useful products that clients and funders value and that journalists and other stakeholders can reference.
- INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Build and maintain relationships with universities, research institutions, funders and multilateral organisations.
Represent Communiqué at conferences, forums, stakeholder meetings and other relevant engagements.
- TEAM AND CONSULTANT MANAGEMENT
Provide direction, mentorship and quality oversight to junior researchers, interns and external consultants.
Provide constructive feedback to continuously improve research quality.
- INTERNAL SUPPORT
Provide research insights and strategic input into proposals, advisory engagements, editorial activities and events across the business.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Proven experience in research, research management, policy, consulting or intelligence.
- Strong understanding of qualitative, quantitative and desk research methodologies.
- Good judgement in determining the appropriate research methodology for different assignments.
- A track record of leading or making significant contributions to published research projects.
- Ability to translate complex research findings into clear and actionable insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities within a remote team.
Experience developing research proposals, funding applications or commercial research opportunities is a strong advantage.
Knowledge of Africa’s creative economy, media, culture or technology sectors is desirable.
REMOTE WORKING ARRANGEMENT
This is a fully remote position open to candidates based anywhere in Nigeria.
However, the role is not entirely desk-bound.
The successful candidate should be available to:
- Participate in client, funder and partner calls during West Africa business hours.
- Travel occasionally for fieldwork, conferences and stakeholder engagements, including international travel when required.
- Represent Communiqué in professional and institutional engagements.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Annual Salary: ₦7,200,000 gross
Additional benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Internet subscription allowance of up to ₦20,000 monthly.
- Co-working space allowance of up to ₦20,000.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Up to 20% annual rent contribution, capped at ₦1,000,000, after one year.
- Maternity and paternity leave aligned with industry standards.
- Remote work equipment.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application through the official application form.
APPLY HERE – Research Lead Application
Position: Research Lead
Location: Remote, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: ₦7.2 Million Annually Gross
Application Deadline: Not Specified
