The main philosophy of the Tony Elumelu Foundation is based on our Founder’s desire to empower a generation of successful for-profit entrepreneurs who drive Africa’s economic and social transformation.
Experience
Location Lagos
- The Research Manager will spearhead the resurgence and repositioning of the Africapitalism Institute as a leading pan-African thought leadership and research platform. The role will drive rigorous, independent, and policy-relevant research that advances Africapitalism as a development philosophy and informs entrepreneurship, private-sector-led growth, and inclusive economic transformation across Africa.
Key Responsibilities
Africapitalism Institute Leadership & Strategy
- Lead the revival, strategic direction, and operationalization of the Africapitalism Institute.
- Lead the design and development of Africapitalism-focused curricula, teaching materials, and learning frameworks for use across universities, executive education platforms, and policy institutions.
Research Design
- Conceptualize and lead high-quality research studies on Africapitalism, entrepreneurship, SMEs, job creation, and inclusive growth.
- Design quantitative and qualitative research methodologies consistent with academic and ethical standards.
Data Analysis & Evidence Generation
- Lead advanced data analysis both of the Foundation’s data and external data to generate insights on enterprise development and economic impact for the Foundation and for thought leadership.
- Apply econometric, statistical, and mixed-method approaches to analyze large and complex datasets.
- Translate data-driven findings into practical insights for the Foundation, policymakers, investors, and development stakeholders.
Knowledge Production & Thought Leadership
- Produce flagship publications including research papers, policy briefs, white papers, and annual Africapitalism reports.
Policy & Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage policymakers, academics, think tanks, multilateral institutions, and development partners to advance Africapitalism discourse.
Capacity Building & Institute Sustainability
- Contribute to resource mobilization through grants, commissioned research, and partnerships.
Job Requirements
- Master’s degree with a strong academic research record, PhD is an added advantage
- Bachelors’degree in Economics, Development Economics, Public Policy, Business, Statistics, or related fields.
- Current or recent academic appointment at a university or research institution is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in academic, policy, or applied research.
- Experience designing surveys, managing large datasets, and conducting econometric analysisAbility to integrate qualitative research with quantitative findings.
- Proficiency in tools such as Stata, SPSS, or equivalent.
- Exceptional research writing and presentation skills.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Tony Elumelu Foundation on forms.office.com to apply
