Quantan Nexus Ltd: Research Assistant – Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State
Quantan Nexus Ltd, a multidisciplinary firm delivering creative media and consulting services, is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our Evidence & Analytics Hub in Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State.
About Quantan Nexus – Evidence & Analytics Hub:
Through our Evidence & Analytics Hub, we lead research, evaluation, and data-driven learning projects for development and humanitarian organizations. We are committed to delivering high-quality evidence for decision-making and policy influence.
Position: Research Assistant
Location: Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State (with occasional field travel)
Department: Evidence & Analytics Hub, Quantan Nexus Ltd
Application Deadline: May 29th, 2025
Position Summary:
The Research Assistant will play a critical role in supporting research design, data analysis, and reporting. Responsibilities include drafting technical sections of proposals, developing inception reports, conducting data cleaning and analysis, and supporting the synthesis and dissemination of findings.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the preparation of technical and financial research proposals.
• Assist in developing research frameworks, inception reports, and analysis plans.
• Conduct descriptive and inferential data analysis (quantitative and qualitative).
• Prepare charts, tables, and visualizations for reporting and presentations.
• Draft sections of research reports, briefs, and learning products.
• Support the organization of dissemination activities including stakeholder workshops.
• Maintain proper documentation of project files, tools, and datasets.
• Collaborate with field teams to ensure data quality and completeness.
• Stay updated on latest research trends and tools relevant to M&E and development research.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Public Health, Development Studies, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in research support, proposal writing, or data analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel and at least one statistical or analysis software (SPSS, Stata, R, MAXQDA, Python).
• Familiarity with digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK).
• Strong writing skills and ability to summarize complex information clearly.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; Hausa or Fulfulde is an asset.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume (maximum 2 pages) and a one-page cover letter to qnexus360@gmail.com with the subject line: “Application – Research Assistant.”
