The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), established in 2010, is an African private-sector-led philanthropy in Africa championing entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs across the continent. The Foundation’s long-term investment in empowering African entrepreneurs is emblematic of Tony Elumelu’s philosophy of Africapitalism, which positions Africa’s private sector, and most importantly entrepreneurs, as the catalyst for the social and economic development of the continent.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

• 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.

Application Closing Date
16th January, 2026.