VACANCY: HEAD OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Location: Lagos / Abuja / Kaduna (Research Centre) | Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reports to: Chief Research Officer

We are seeking an experienced Head of Qualitative Research to lead the design and execution of qualitative research projects, translating consumer experiences, behaviours, and perspectives into actionable insights for businesses and governments.

Interested and qualified candidates should send CV to [email protected] use ‘Head of Qualitative Research’ as the subject of the email.

Responsibilities

1. Design qualitative research protocols, discussion guides, and interview schedules.
2. Lead and moderate FGDs, IDIs, ethnographic encounters, and digital/mobile qualitative sessions.
3. Oversee respondent recruitment, screening, incentive management, recording, and transcription workflows.
4. Recruit, train, and manage a network of moderators across Nigeria's major languages.
5. Establish qualitative quality assurance protocols and lead coding and thematic analysis.
6. Integrate qualitative findings with quantitative research and translate insights into client-ready reports.
7. Manage project timelines, budgets, and client communication.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Communication, Cultural Studies, or a related qualitative discipline.
2. 5–8 years of experience in qualitative research, ideally within a research agency, consultancy, or international development organisation.
3. Proven hands-on moderation experience across FGDs, IDIs, and at least one non-traditional qualitative format (ethnography, digital qualitative, mobile diaries, or online communities).
4. Proficiency in qualitative analysis software (NVivo, Atlas.ti, Dedoose, or equivalent) and familiarity with AI-assisted qualitative synthesis tools is an advantage.
5. Fluency in English plus working proficiency in at least one major Nigerian language (Hausa, Yoruba, or Igbo); ability to moderate in Nigerian Pidgin is highly valued.
6. Experience managing qualitative fieldwork across multiple Nigerian states or comparable markets.