Lead Researcher

Job description

? Job Opportunity: Lead Researcher – Foundational Learning (FL) Research Project

Institution: Mooto College of Business

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Application Deadline: 25 October 2025

Mooto College of Business invites applications from qualified Zambian researchers for the position of Lead Researcher to drive a College-led study on Foundational Learning (FL) in Zambia. The project will generate policy-relevant, context-specific evidence to improve early-grade literacy, numeracy, and socio-emotional skills, aligned with national priorities.

Key Responsibilities
Develop a competitive research proposal and implementation plan.
Lead data collection, analysis, and report writing.
Coordinate a small research team and ensure research ethics compliance.
Produce a final research report, policy brief, and a publishable manuscript.
Qualifications
Zambian citizen currently residing in Zambia.
PhD in Education, Development Studies, Public Policy, or related field.
Demonstrated experience in educational research (literacy/numeracy focus preferred).
Strong research design and data analysis skills (e.g., SPSS/NVivo) and academic writing.
Excellent communication and teamwork.

Contract Duration: 8 months (December 2025 – July 2026)

Engagement: Part-time consultancy with performance-based remuneration.

How to Apply

Email your CV (max 3 pages), cover letter, and portfolio of previous research undertaken to:

? info@mootoholdings.com

Subject line: Application – Lead Researcher (FL Project)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.