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  • Posted: Jan 12, 2026
    Deadline: Jan 16, 2026
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  • 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. Our guiding principles are derived from an inclusive economic philosophy of Africapitalism, which states that long-term, dynamic African-led pr...
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    Research Manager

    • 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.

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