Research Associate - Customer Insights at M-KOPA

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
4 months ago

Additional Details

Job ID
138199
Job Views
51

Job Description






What We're Looking For



We're looking for candidates with research execution experience:




  • Field Research Experience: Track record conducting customer research projects including focus groups, in-depth interviews, customer shadowing, and observational studies. Ability to independently plan and execute field research.

  • Survey Design & Execution: Hands-on experience designing and running research surveys via phone, SMS, or digital platforms. Proficiency with survey tools (Dooblo, Google Forms, Survey Monkey) and ability to manage survey projects from design to completion.

  • Research Analysis Skills: Ability to analyse both qualitative and quantitative research data, identify patterns and themes, synthesise insights, and present findings clearly using Excel, PowerPoint, and other tools.



What You'll Do Daily

70% Research Execution

Survey Research:




  • Design research surveys and questionnaires to investigate specific customer behaviour, pain points, and needs

  • Conduct phone and SMS-based research surveys with customers and agents

  • Manage survey programming, data collection, and quality control



Qualitative Field Research:




  • Plan and facilitate focus group discussions with 6-10 participants

  • Conduct customer shadowing and ethnographic observation in urban and peri-urban areas

  • Execute in-depth interviews and contextual inquiries

  • Document field observations through photos, videos, and field notes



Research Coordination:




  • Develop research plans and methodologies for specific business questions

  • Coordinate field research logistics including participant recruitment and scheduling

  • Ensure research rigour and methodological quality



30% Analysis & Insight Communication




  • Analyse qualitative data from interviews, focus groups, and observations

  • Synthesise quantitative survey data to identify trends and patterns

  • Create insight presentations and research reports for product teams and leadership

  • Translate research findings into actionable recommendations

  • Support product testing through user observation and feedback collection



Your Research Environment 



Research Tools & Platforms You'll Use:




  • Survey platforms: Dooblo, Google Forms, Survey Monkey

  • Analysis tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Word

  • Documentation: Photos, videos, field notes, audio recordings



Research Methods:




  • Structured and semi-structured surveys (phone, SMS, digital)

  • Focus group facilitation

  • Ethnographic observation and shadowing

  • In-depth interviews

  • Usability testing and product validation studies



Research Settings:




  • Field research in Lagos and surrounding areas

  • Remote research via phone and digital channels

  • Urban and peri-urban customer environments



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