our common home · 4 months ago
Research Lead - Social Insights
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
6+ years expOur Common Home is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Poland’s cultural and natural heritage. The Research Lead will deliver high-impact research and provide advisory support across the global network, focusing on shaping national strategy and campaigns in Poland through rigorous mixed-method research and mentoring of colleagues.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Shape and align local research projects to inform OCH/PzN national strategies
Lead design and execution of research projects from inception to delivery
Conduct desk research and review existing studies and publicly available data
Design and refine complex data collection tools (questionnaires, interview guides, focus group guides) and apply suitable sampling designs
Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to uncover patterns, trends, and actionable insights
Provide advisory and coaching support to strategic and campaigning teams, mentor colleagues, and act as a technical advisor on methodology and study design
Synthesize complex findings into clear, actionable insights and compelling stories
Develop engaging visualisations, structured reports, and presentations to communicate findings effectively
Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, breaking down large research projects into tasks and deliverables, and take full ownership for efficiency, accountability, and impact
Foster collaboration and communication across team members, partners, and advisors
Identify and onboard suitable vendors across geographies. Draft briefs, negotiate contracts, manage relationships, and ensure quality, compliance, and effective vendor processes
Qualification
Required
6–8 years of experience in market or social research, ideally in political, social psychology, or behavioural studies
Experience with complex, mixed-method, and/or cross-country projects
Advanced quantitative skills (survey design, sampling) and qualitative skills (interviews, focus groups, analysis)
Strong analytical and data literacy; familiarity with SPSS, R, or similar (preferred)
Skilled in data visualisation and storytelling for technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and vendors simultaneously
Experience mentoring or coaching colleagues in research design and application
Fluency in Polish and strong English
Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Preferred
Strong analytical and data literacy; familiarity with SPSS, R, or similar (preferred)
Experience with audience segmentation studies is a plus
Strategic thinker with interest in politics, society, environment, and the economy
Benefits
UoP Contract or B2B
Remote work with occasional team meetings
Company
our common home
our common home is an organisation that promotes civic participation of everyone in society to build solutions to our changing natural environment, in particular people with more traditional values who feel a deep attachment to place, to their traditions, to their family and nation and who so far have been left out of the conversation.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase