📢 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.
