Research Assistant at Darkpore Media Africa

Darkpore Media Africa is a research, design and technology development firm innovating revolutionary solutions to development challenges across Africa and emerging economies. Through our development efforts, we are implementing the FoodNerve Vision 2050, an aggressive and ambitious plan to transform Sub Saharan Africa into a collection of wealthy, close-knit, thriving communities that nourish themselves through healthy meals from innovative sources that replenish the Earth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Assistant

Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: The Project Lead

Job Summary

• We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support ongoing projects in [Research and Development].
• The Research Assistant will play a key role in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data, contributing to reports, and assisting with the implementation of research methodologies.

Key Responsibilities
Data Collection and Analysis:

• Conduct literature reviews and compile data from various sources.
• Assist in gathering quantitative and qualitative data for research projects.
• Utilize software tools to clean, analyze, and visualize data.

Research Design and Documentation:

• Assist in designing research studies and experiments under guidance.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all research activities.
• Draft summaries, reports, and presentations based on research findings.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with team members to ensure seamless project execution.
• Communicate progress and findings effectively to the research team.
• Coordinate with external collaborators and stakeholders when required.

Administrative and Logistical Support:

• Organize and manage project-related files and documents.
• Assist in scheduling meetings, interviews, and fieldwork logistics.
• Support grant writing and funding proposals as needed.

Multitasking and Project Management Skills:

• Manage competing deadlines by assessing urgency and importance.
• Creating detailed work plans and timelines to balance multiple research activities.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in any field (Professional data analysis certification would be an added advantage)
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in research methodologies.
• Familiarity with software/tools for data analysis (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Google Docs).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in research roles.
• Knowledge of [specific tools or methods relevant to the field].
• Prior experience in writing and publishing research papers or reports.

What We Value:

• We've identified a set of core competencies you'll need to thrive within our team.
• PLANNING & EXECUTION: Proactively manage multiple projects simultaneously to achieve collective objectives with strong time management and organizational skills
• RELATIONSHIPS BUILDING: Build and maintain supportive, trustworthy, mission driven relationships.
• ATTENTION TO DETAIL: A commitment to ensuring that information is accurate, complete, accessible and timely.

What You Bring:

• Grit, resilience, and tenacity around achieving our mission.
• A willingness and flexibility to do "whatever it takes" for "whoever needs it" to achieve our mission.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with an eye for details such as grammar, spelling, and formatting.
• High degree of organizational skills, time-management skills, and problem-solving ability; individually, the ability to work as a self-starter.
• Strong people skills, collegiality, humility and respect for others.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities with grace and professionalism in a timely
• manner.
• Ability to drive for efficiency, attention to detail, resourcefulness, and good judgment.
• Previous experience in office administration is required.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); familiar with Google apps; mail, calendar, and drive required.

Benefits

• You will have the opportunity to work alongside mission-driven and dedicated revolutionaries across the world who are committed to inventing tomorrow.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume, a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience, WAEC Certificate, Birth Certificate and Contact information for two references to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
And
Click here to apply online to enable interview scheduling

Note

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only candidates who qualify after completing both steps below will be shortlisted.
• We look forward to hearing from you!