Laterite Reviews

Work is engaging, focused on creating impact and its quality is never compromised. Right from entry-level, you get to experience 'real' development research work all the way from design to field operations to final report stage. Company's value of being embedded in local context is actually practiced. Brilliant co-founders who genuinely care about people and rigour. Employees are treated like family making for a positive environment in and out of office. High level of autonomy and unlimited opportunities to learn provided. Very passionate and smart team members - both local and international. Employees are trusted to deliver and take responsibilities irrespective of age/experience/position. This shows up in multiple ways, including a flexible approach to work timings and location. Opportunity to build a solid network in the sector - particularly in East Africa.

- You help shape the company. From day one managing partners welcome you as one of them. They value and take into consideration your views and opinions. They want and expect you to help shape the company, its strategy, and participate in all major decisions for the company. Managing partners are transparent and open about all management decisions - You do interesting and relevant work. You learn a lot about the lives and people of the countries we work in. From the design stage through field work, and during the analysis phase of every project you have the chance to increase your understanding about the realities of the countries we work in. You get the opportunity to present Laterite’s work to high-level Government, International Organization, NGO, and private sector officials on relevant matters that shape policy and programs. You see the impact of your research! - You have space to grow personally and professionally. Laterite is a fast-growing company that offers a lot of space for personal and professional development. You are encouraged to take initiative and explore your areas of interest so that you can learn new skills and develop new areas of expertise - You will never face a dull day. Laterite offers a fast-paced and challenging environment that pushes you to expand your knowledge on a wide range of topics (research, finance, business development, corporate strategy, HR, etc.) - You have flexibility. Laterite offers a lot of flexibility to work remotely so you can extend your visits home or explore the country/region you work in. If you have or are starting a family (as was my case), you get good parental leave plus additional flexibility to work remotely so you can be with your family - You work with an amazing team. Laterite’s team is an incredible group of people who are smart, professional, fun, committed, diverse, interesting, international, and that makes going to work a real pleasure, every day! - You work in a company with drive. From field work and analysis to operations and finance, at Laterite there is a constant drive to improve and innovate on the work the company does - You work in a company that cares. Laterite is truly committed to be a great place to work, to provide the highest quality of services to its clients, and to produce excellent research that is technically sound and relevant. Laterite has a genuine interest in helping clients solve their research problems to improve policies and programs; and is genuinely interested in working in projects with social impact that can help improve people’s lives (even if indirectly) in developing countries