Qualitative Research Contractor Job in Nigeria Automotive Industry

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The Qualitative Research Contractor Job in Nigeria Automotive Industry is an exciting remote opportunity for professionals interested in conducting discovery research within the Nigerian car dealership market. This role involves working with a reputable company on an early stage research project focused on understanding how car dealerships operate across major cities in Nigeria.

The selected researcher will conduct in depth interviews with dealership owners and managers to gather insights into dealership operations. The research will cover major automotive markets including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt in Rivers State, and Kano.

This position is fully remote and ideal for individuals who are comfortable with qualitative research methods, stakeholder interviews, and independent field recruitment.

About the Research Project

The project focuses on discovery research within Nigeria’s automotive dealership sector. The objective is to better understand how dealerships run their operations from the perspective of the dealers themselves.

The full research brief and detailed study questions will be shared with the selected candidate during onboarding. At this stage, the emphasis is on finding a researcher who can successfully recruit dealership participants and conduct open ended interviews that reveal authentic operational insights.

Job Overview

The Qualitative Research Contractor Job in Nigeria Automotive Industry requires a self motivated researcher who can manage the entire qualitative research process. From identifying potential participants to conducting interviews and synthesizing insights, the contractor will play a central role in delivering meaningful findings for the project.

This engagement runs for eight weeks and includes structured check ins with the project team to review progress and discuss insights.

Key Responsibilities

Participant Recruitment

The selected contractor will be responsible for identifying and recruiting dealership contacts across major Nigerian cities. Responsibilities include

• Sourcing and recruiting both new and used car dealership contacts in Lagos, Abuja, and Kano
• Creating participant profiles before interviews take place
• Conducting independent outreach to recruit qualified participants

Interview Management

The contractor will conduct structured interviews with dealership representatives to gather insights into their operations.

Responsibilities include

• Conducting three to four recorded interviews each week beginning from week three of the project
• Holding interviews via voice or video calls
• Conducting conversations in English or Nigerian Pidgin depending on the participant’s preference
• Obtaining participant consent before recording any interview

Data Handling and Documentation

The role also requires proper management and documentation of research materials.

Key tasks include

• Uploading interview recordings and transcripts to Google Cloud Storage
• Writing synthesis reports after each interview
• Highlighting operational challenges, insights, and key observations from participants
• Providing interpretation of findings beyond simple summaries

Project Communication

To ensure progress throughout the research process, the contractor will

• Join a daily fifteen minute check in meeting to discuss recruitment updates and scheduled interviews
• Participate in weekly thirty minute review meetings with the project team
• Submit synthesis documents at least twenty four hours before weekly review meetings

Scope of the Research

The Qualitative Research Contractor Job in Nigeria Automotive Industry focuses exclusively on dealership perspectives. The project does not include the following activities

• Consumer or customer research
• Competitive market analysis
• Product recommendations
• Quantitative surveys or statistical research

Requirements and Qualifications

Candidates applying for this role should meet the following criteria.

Education and Experience

• Minimum educational qualification of OND or equivalent
• At least one year of experience conducting qualitative research interviews
• Experience working on research related to business operations, product development, or market insights is an advantage

Skills and Competencies

• Strong interviewing and conversational skills
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and Nigerian Pidgin
• Experience conducting outreach and recruiting participants independently
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to interpret qualitative data
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to produce clear research synthesis documents
• Good communication and reliability when working in remote teams

Experience within the Nigerian automotive sector or financial services industry is considered an added advantage but is not required.

Salary and Compensation

The compensation for the Qualitative Research Contractor Job in Nigeria Automotive Industry is structured as follows

• Monthly earnings range between ₦300,000 and ₦400,000
• Fixed retainer of ₦150,000 paid every two weeks
• Total contract value of ₦600,000 for the eight week engagement

Payments are tied to project milestones. Missing two consecutive milestones may trigger a review of the contract.

Project Timeline

The research project will run for eight weeks with the following structure

1. Weeks one and two will focus on participant recruitment and building a pipeline of approved dealerships
2. Interviews will begin in week three
3. Three to four interviews will be conducted weekly from week three to week eight
4. The project aims to complete approximately twenty interviews in total

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply by submitting one document containing the following

• A short introduction explaining your qualitative research background and relevant experience
• Examples of qualitative research reports you have written. Redacted versions are acceptable
• Your updated resume
• Your availability to start the project

Applicants who meet the requirements and demonstrate strong research capabilities will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process.