Our client, Trip Ease is a pre-launch Nigerian startup revolutionizing mobility through an integrated ecosystem that combines ride-hailing services with embedded financial solutions, advanced safety protocols, and seamless inter-state travel connectivity. They're building the future of Nigerian transportation.
We're hiring passionate product researchers for Trip Ease to validate their market strategy before launch!
Join the founding team as a Lead Researcher to architect comprehensive research initiatives, or as a Research Associate(s) to conduct hands-on field research across Nigerian states. Help us understand Nigeria's diverse mobility needs and shape a platform that transforms how millions travel.
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 2 months (renewable based on performance and business needs)
Monthly Compensation: ₦450,000
As Trip Ease's Lead Researcher, you will serve as the chief strategist for our market validation research program. This senior-level position requires you to design sophisticated research frameworks, orchestrate cross-functional insights synthesis, and deliver executive-level strategic intelligence that will fundamentally shape our product development roadmap, market entry strategy, and investor positioning.
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Research Architecture
- Design and implement a comprehensive market validation research framework encompassing user behavior, competitive dynamics, and market opportunity assessment
- Establish research methodologies, quality standards, and validation protocols for the entire program
- Lead comprehensive competitor intelligence initiatives and market landscape analysis
- Transform multi-source research insights into strategic business intelligence and actionable recommendations
Program Management & Execution
- Develop detailed research roadmaps with clear timelines, milestones, and success metrics
- Orchestrate research activities across diverse Nigerian markets and demographic segments
- Lead, mentor, and quality-assure work from research associates and field teams
- Ensure methodological excellence and data integrity across all research initiatives
Strategic Analysis & Intelligence
- Synthesize complex, multi-dimensional research data into compelling business narratives
- Identify high-impact market opportunities, competitive threats, and strategic positioning recommendations
- Develop robust product-market fit frameworks and evidence-based feature prioritization models
- Create comprehensive competitive intelligence reports and strategic market positioning analyses
Executive Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Deliver weekly executive briefings and comprehensive monthly strategic reports
- Present research findings and strategic recommendations to founding team, board members, and potential investors
- Translate complex research insights into clear, actionable business strategies
- Serve as the primary research liaison for external partners, stakeholders, and industry contacts
Essential Qualifications
- Master's degree in Business Strategy, Market Research, Economics, or related analytical discipline
- 5+ years of senior-level research experience, with strong preference for tech, mobility, or fintech sectors
- Demonstrated success leading research teams and managing complex, multi-phase projects
- Advanced expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
- Deep, nuanced understanding of Nigerian market dynamics, consumer psychology, and business environment
- Proven experience in startup/early-stage market validation and product research
- Exceptional strategic thinking, pattern recognition, and synthesis capabilities
- Advanced proficiency in research analytics tools, statistical software, and data visualization platforms
Highly Valued Qualifications (But Not Required)
- Direct experience in Nigerian mobility, fintech, or adjacent technology sectors
- Startup founding experience or senior strategy consulting background
- Established network within Nigeria's technology and transportation ecosystem
- Track record of presenting research insights to C-level executives and investors
- Experience with rapid market entry strategies and competitive positioning
What Trip Ease Offers
- Opportunity to shape a groundbreaking mobility platform from inception
- Direct collaboration with founding team and senior leadership
- Flexible hybrid working arrangement
- Performance-based contract renewal opportunities
- Potential for long term strategic consulting relationship as company scales
Application Process
- Fill the form thoroughly—no AI-generated content allowed (tools will detect)
- The Application form take about 20-30 minutes to complete
- Once you submit this application, we'll immediately send a pre-assessment test to your email. Please complete it to proceed in our selection process.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for phone interviews
- Be ready to share specific strategies for success during the interview
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