Research Analyst

looking for a new Research Analyst with an understanding of data analysis and a strong motivation to work in social and economic research to join our office in Kampala, Uganda. . This role combines research design, data analysis, project management support, data quality analysis, and fieldwork coordination in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. WHO WE ARE 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. THE ENVIRONMENT YOU’RE STEPPING INTO You will join our team in Uganda 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 was founded in 2010 in Kigali, and our office in Kampala opened in 2018. Our project portfolio in Uganda is varied across multiple sectors, and ranges from data collection studies, where Laterite manages data collection for our clients, to full-cycle research projects, where Laterite is responsible for evaluation and sampling methodology, survey design and coding, data collection, data quality and analysis. The Uganda team has managed some of our largest data collection projects and phone surveys on topics spanning coffee agronomy, foundational learning and education, sexual and reproductive health, and renewable energy. Our team in Uganda currently consists of 5 team members. TEAM STRUCTURE You will report to the Research Manager and Uganda country lead, working closely with the research operations team and data quality colleagues across Laterite. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with research team members in other country offices HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT 1 Supporting research projects. Support the ethical approval process, research design, and development of research instruments, Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Draft sections of reports and presentations for clients. Support communication with clients and internal project teams on project progress. 2 Contributing to data collection Code survey instruments using SurveyCTO and other ODK-based platforms. Collaborate with field teams to develop tra. ### About the Employer Country: Uganda Organization: Laterite Closing date: 28 Nov 2026 We’re hiring Research Analyst LOCATION: Kampala, Uganda GROSS SALARY RANGE: $2,979 - $4,092(gross monthly) Laterite is.