Senior Research Officer – Data Management

BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international development charity. It uses media and communication to help people understand important issues, engage in dialogue and improve their lives.

JOB SUMMARY

BBC Media Action Nigeria is recruiting a Senior Research Officer – Data Management to support research activities for a reproductive-health project in northern Nigeria.

The position will work closely with the Research and Data Manager and Senior Research Officer – Digital and will report to the Head of Research and Learning.

The role is based in Abuja and will require travel to other states in Nigeria.

Contract duration: 2 years.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead day-to-day management of research agencies and freelance researchers.

• Oversee field data collection, data-management processes and research deliverables.

• Lead routine cleaning and analysis of quantitative audience-tracking survey data.

• Manage research data used in programme dashboards.

• Adapt dashboard outputs to meet stakeholder information needs.

• Support colleagues and partners to interpret and use research dashboards.

• Produce data visualisations to support programme learning and decision-making.

• Support design and implementation of qualitative research.

• Generate insights from quantitative, qualitative and digital research.

• Support monthly and quarterly learning-review sessions.

• Respond to ad hoc data requests and research deliverables.

• Translate complex research findings into clear messages for programme teams, donors and partners.

• Prepare research presentations and briefing documents.

• Present insights that inform programme production, partner engagement and donor reporting.

• Work with other BBC Media Action research teams to obtain technical support where necessary.

• Ensure research designs, tools and implementation approaches integrate safeguarding considerations.

• Participate in mandatory safeguarding and Respect at Work training.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrable experience in research design, implementation, data management, analysis and reporting.

• Strong quantitative-research experience.

• Experience managing survey data.

• Experience conducting or managing social, market, development, media or communication research.

• Ability to design and manage mixed-methods research.

• Experience evaluating social-impact interventions.

• Experience conducting or managing fieldwork in challenging environments.

• Strong report-writing and briefing skills.

• Ability to communicate research findings clearly to non-research audiences.

• Knowledge of family planning, particularly in northern Nigeria.

• Understanding of ethical and safeguarding standards in research.

• Understanding of cultural diversity and cross-cultural research within Nigeria.

• Good understanding of development communication is desirable.

• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.

• Experience using analytical software such as SPSS, Atlas.ti and/or NVivo.

• Experience managing data dashboards.

• Hausa language ability is highly desirable.

• Previous experience with NGOs or development projects is an advantage.

• Right to work in Nigeria is required.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV and a separate cover letter to:

hr.recruitment@ng.bbcmediaaction.org

Your cover letter should clearly explain your experience, suitability and availability.

Only applicants who submit a separate cover letter will be considered.

Do not attach certificates or unnecessary supporting documents.

Deadline: 30 September 2026.