About the Role

The Assistant Research & Development Manager will provide strategic leadership for the Research Department, drive the growth of RineCynth Advisory Limited’s research and consultancy portfolio, develop and maintain strategic client and institutional partnerships, and ensure the delivery of high-quality research and consultancy assignments.

The successful candidate will also oversee departmental performance, staff development and welfare, quality assurance, project governance, business development, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Project Planning & Execution: Translate client project requirements and scope into detailed workplans, activity schedules, Terms of Reference (ToRs), and deliverable trackers to drive seamless project implementation.
• Team Supervision & Work Breakdown: Assign tasks to Research Officers and Associates based on workload capacity and skills, providing clear technical direction, task specifications, and deadline expectations.
• Advanced Quality Assurance: Vett and review all technical outputs—including research proposals, study protocols, data collection tools, analytical frameworks, and final reports—to ensure strict adherence to scientific, ethical, and client standards.
• Direct Research Support: Oversee and participate in primary/secondary data collection, management, complex data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as a reliable client liaison to manage routine project communications, log client feedback, coordinate required revisions, and participate in project inception and review meetings.
• Monitoring & Operational Reporting: Track project milestones, identify operational bottlenecks or technical risks early, and prepare comprehensive weekly, monthly, and project-specific progress reports for senior leadership.
• Standards & SOP Compliance: Enforce compliance with organizational research SOPs, ethics guidelines, and reporting templates, periodically reviewing and updating internal research tools.
• Capacity Building & Mentorship: Identify technical skill gaps within the research team, conduct regular training sessions (e.g. methodology, data analysis, scientific writing, grant writing) and provide continuous coaching.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should have:

• A master’s degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Global Health Sciences, or another relevant field.
• A postgraduate qualification in Business Administration, Management, Leadership, Business Development, Project Management, Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, or a related discipline is an added advantage.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in research or related consultancy.
• Experience in management and coordination of multiple assignments.
• Experience in Leading and mentoring teams.
• At least one peer-reviewed publication is required.
• Membership in a relevant professional body or association is desirable.

Key Competencies

We are looking for a professional with:

• Strong strategic leadership and decision-making skills.
• Business development, negotiation, pricing, and partnership-building skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, client relationship, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of research methodologies, quality assurance, project governance, and risk management.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and commercial awareness.
• A strong commitment to staff development, continuous learning, innovation, and quality.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who can combine research expertise, leadership, and innovation to grow the Research Department and contribute to the overall objectives of RineCynth Advisory Limited.

• Translate client project requirements and scope into detailed workplans, activity schedules, Terms of Reference (ToRs), and deliverable trackers to drive seamless project implementation.
• Assign tasks to Research Officers and Associates based on workload capacity and skills, providing clear technical direction, task specifications, and deadline expectations.
• Vett and review all technical outputs—including research proposals, study protocols, data collection tools, analytical frameworks, and final reports—to ensure strict adherence to scientific, ethical, and client standards.
• Oversee and participate in primary/secondary data collection, management, complex data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
• Serve as a reliable client liaison to manage routine project communications, log client feedback, coordinate required revisions, and participate in project inception and review meetings.
• Track project milestones, identify operational bottlenecks or technical risks early, and prepare comprehensive weekly, monthly, and project-specific progress reports for senior leadership.
• Enforce compliance with organizational research SOPs, ethics guidelines, and reporting templates, periodically reviewing and updating internal research tools.
• Identify technical skill gaps within the research team, conduct regular training sessions (e.g. methodology, data analysis, scientific writing, grant writing) and provide continuous coaching.

• Strong strategic leadership and decision-making skills
• Business development, negotiation, pricing, and partnership-building skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, client relationship, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong understanding of research methodologies, quality assurance, project governance, and risk management
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and commercial awareness
• A strong commitment to staff development, continuous learning, innovation, and quality

• A master’s degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Global Health Sciences, or another relevant field.
• A postgraduate qualification in Business Administration, Management, Leadership, Business Development, Project Management, Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, or a related discipline is an added advantage.
• At least one peer-reviewed publication is required.
• Membership in a relevant professional body or association is desirable.