Lead Researcher
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Cherie Blair Foundation for Women
Remote (global)- Career category: Research/ Data analysis
- Job type: Consultancy
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Deadline: 07/06/2026
- Location: Remote (global)
About us
The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women exists to create a future where women everywhere enjoy equal economic opportunities so they can thrive. Together with partners around the world, we work with women in low and middle income countries so they can start, sustain and grow successful enterprises. We collaborate to create fairer business environments so women are not constrained by gendered barriers and can reach their potential on their terms
Project background
The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women (the Foundation) is undertaking a multicountry research project to generate robust, comparative evidence on women entrepreneurs’ access to finance. The research will focus on the experiences of women entrepreneurs in the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Vietnam, examining how they access finance, the barriers they encounter and the broader ecosystem and structural factors shaping their experiences. This research forms part of the Foundation’s growing portfolio of applied research within its Research & Impact function, which sits within the wider Programmes & Impact department. The function is responsible for generating high-quality evidence to strengthen programme design, inform external engagement, and contribute to global understanding of women’s economic empowerment. The research will use a mixed-methods approach, combining a consistent quantitative survey instrument across all three countries with targeted qualitative data collection to validate and contextualise findings. The resulting outputs will include a comparative research report and supporting materials for external audiences including funders, policymakers and financial-sector actors.
Consultancy Scope
The purpose of this consultancy is to appoint a Lead Researcher (or research organisation acting through a designated Lead Researcher) to design, deliver, analyse and synthesise this research project, working closely with the Foundation’s Head of Research & Impact and wider Research & Impact team. The Lead Researcher will be responsible for assembling and managing an appropriately qualified research team, ensuring coverage of the three focus geographies and relevant language capabilities. While elements of the work may be delivered by team members or subcontractors, the Lead Researcher will be accountable for the overall quality, coherence, and integrity of the research.
Person specification
• Significant experience designing and delivering high-quality applied research, ideally for NGOs, research organisations, or similar
• Strong expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, including survey design and data analysis
• Proven ability to produce clear, insightful, and well-structured research outputs for non-academic audiences
• Experience conducting research across multiple geographies and ensuring comparability of findings
• Experience managing research teams and/or externally commissioned research, including coordinating inputs and ensuring quality of outputs with subcontractors
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables
• Experience managing informed consent, confidentiality, and secure data handling in cross-country research
The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women exists to create a future where women everywhere enjoy equal economic opportunities so they can thrive. Together with partners around the world, we work with women in low and middle income countries so they can start, sustain and grow successful enterprises. We collaborate to create fairer business environments so women are not constrained by gendered barriers and can reach their potential on their terms
Project background
The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women (the Foundation) is undertaking a multicountry research project to generate robust, comparative evidence on women entrepreneurs’ access to finance. The research will focus on the experiences of women entrepreneurs in the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Vietnam, examining how they access finance, the barriers they encounter and the broader ecosystem and structural factors shaping their experiences. This research forms part of the Foundation’s growing portfolio of applied research within its Research & Impact function, which sits within the wider Programmes & Impact department. The function is responsible for generating high-quality evidence to strengthen programme design, inform external engagement, and contribute to global understanding of women’s economic empowerment. The research will use a mixed-methods approach, combining a consistent quantitative survey instrument across all three countries with targeted qualitative data collection to validate and contextualise findings. The resulting outputs will include a comparative research report and supporting materials for external audiences including funders, policymakers and financial-sector actors.
Consultancy Scope
The purpose of this consultancy is to appoint a Lead Researcher (or research organisation acting through a designated Lead Researcher) to design, deliver, analyse and synthesise this research project, working closely with the Foundation’s Head of Research & Impact and wider Research & Impact team. The Lead Researcher will be responsible for assembling and managing an appropriately qualified research team, ensuring coverage of the three focus geographies and relevant language capabilities. While elements of the work may be delivered by team members or subcontractors, the Lead Researcher will be accountable for the overall quality, coherence, and integrity of the research.
Person specification
• Significant experience designing and delivering high-quality applied research, ideally for NGOs, research organisations, or similar
• Strong expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, including survey design and data analysis
• Proven ability to produce clear, insightful, and well-structured research outputs for non-academic audiences
• Experience conducting research across multiple geographies and ensuring comparability of findings
• Experience managing research teams and/or externally commissioned research, including coordinating inputs and ensuring quality of outputs with subcontractors
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables
• Experience managing informed consent, confidentiality, and secure data handling in cross-country research
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