Lead Research and Development Consultant at Fort Knox Group

Job Profile

• As a Lead Research and Development Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategies, driving impactful projects, and providing expert guidance to clients. Your experience in social research, development consulting, program management, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership will be instrumental in achieving organizational goals.

As a Lead Research and Development Consultant, your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with clients to understand their objectives and challenges.
• Develop comprehensive strategies that align with global development goals.
• Provide expert advice on policy formulation, program design, and implementation.
• Develop/communicate forward-thinking strategy aligned with business goals.
• Conduct rigorous social research studies, including impact assessments, needs assessments, and feasibility studies.
• Analyze complex data sets to derive actionable insights.
• Translate research findings into practical recommendations for clients.
• Have excellent client facing skills including document presentation (PowerPoint, etc.), executive level attire, superb spoken and written professional communication skills, intelligent and analytical problem-solving skills under pressure, etc.
• Lead and oversee development projects across various sectors (health, education, environment, etc.).
• Ensure effective project planning, budget management, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress, evaluate outcomes and adapt strategies as required.
• Cultivate strong relationships with international organizations, government agencies, NGOs, and local communities. Facilitate dialogue, manage expectations, and address stakeholder concerns.
• Champion inclusivity, diversity, and sustainable development practices
• Steer cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Mentor junior consultants and guide their professional growth.
• Uphold high standards of ethics, professionalism, and excellence.

You would be a good fit if you:

• B.Sc. or higher in a relevant field (e.g., International Development, Social Sciences, Economics, Public Policy)
• At least 10+ years of progressive experience in international development, preferably with exposure to multilateral organizations (e.g., World Bank, GIZ, IOM).
• Proven track record in managing complex projects and achieving measurable impact.
• Familiarity with development frameworks, sustainable development goals (SDGs), and global policy trends.
• Proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., R, SAS, SQL) and visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor diverse teams and drive results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working in dynamic, cross-cultural environments.