Research Analyst – Uganda

• PositionResearch Analyst – Uganda
• CompanyLaterite
• LocationKampala
• Job typeFull Time
• ClosingRolling applications; no fixed closing date.

Laterite is a data, research and analytics firm working on development challenges. Its Kampala office supports research design, field data collection, data quality, analysis and client reporting. This role appears on the company’s current vacancies page.

Support research ethics approval, research design and instrument development; conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis; draft client report and presentation sections and communicate project progress. Code surveys in SurveyCTO/ODK tools; develop field-team training materials, support enumerator training and participate in field visits to improve collection.

• Support research ethics approval, research design and instrument development; conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis; draft client report and presentation sections and communicate project progress.
• Code surveys in SurveyCTO/ODK tools; develop field-team training materials, support enumerator training and participate in field visits to improve collection.
• Monitor, clean and validate incoming survey data through high-frequency checks; work with field teams on quality issues; support statistical analysis and interpretation and produce consultancy-quality insights.
• Optionally contribute to business development, including proactive outreach or technical/financial proposals.

• Completed Master’s degree in Economics, Public Health, Development, Statistics or related field.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in similar roles/tasks; internships, dissertation work or academic research-group experience may count if the candidate demonstrates fit.
• Strong quantitative analysis and Stata proficiency; excellent written/oral English and Kiswahili.
• ODK/SurveyCTO experience, Uganda experience and R/Python are welcomed; organization, interpersonal skills, self-motivation and collaboration are valued.

The employer states a gross monthly salary range of US$2,979-US$4,092, depending on experience and assessment, plus medical insurance, pension contribution and 21 days of annual leave. It also describes a professional-learning budget of up to US$1,000 per year, 10 learning days and remote-work options under company policy.

First complete Laterite’s 30-minute online verbal-reasoning and quantitative assessment. Successful candidates are invited to submit the screening questionnaire and CV through the online application system. Later stages include a technical analytical assessment and interviews. Applications are rolling; there is no fixed deadline in the original employer advert.

Closing information: Rolling applications; no fixed closing date.

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• Checked on 5 November 2026 against Laterite's official advert.
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