MicroSave is a market leader in
providing consulting services to retail financial institutions in Africa from
offices in Kenya and Uganda, clients in Kenya have included leading commercial
banks, microfinance banks, SACCOs, and microfinance institutions and
multilateral and bi-lateral donors.
With increasing demand for our services throughout 15 countries in Africa.
MicroSave intends to recruit one or more researchers to join its team in Kenya.
For more details on MicroSave see www.MicroSave.org.
Job description:
The researcher will be expected to lead research teams in (largely) qualitative
research. Research assignments are conducted throughout Africa, but largely in
East Africa, so language skills in English, Swahili and regional languages are
important.
The researcher will be expected to be fluent in all aspects of the research
cycle including but not limited to, client liaison, research planning and
logistics, design and conduct of research approaches, team management, data
analysis and reporting.
Experience:
Candidates must have a minimum of three years relevant experience in
qualitative research, though quantitative research experience is an added
advantage. Applicants with insufficient experience will not be considered.
The successful candidate will demonstrate writing ability and will be expected
to be able to write quickly and succinctly.
Applicants should note that consulting research is normally conducted and
reported much more quickly than academic research, so the ability to turn
around research into reports rapidly is an essential skill.
Experience in financial sector research is advantageous but not essential, as
full exposure to the financial sector and our tools and approaches will be
provided.
Education:A master’s
degree is required.
Travel:
Willingness to travel extensively internationally and to spend time in the field
leading research teams is essential for this position.
Age: The applicant is expected to be
between 28 and 35 years old.
Skills: This
position requires a wide range of skills. These include computer skills, typing
speed, English language speaking and writing ability and professional
demeanour. Evidence of high levels of self motivation and drive is required.
Applicants invited for interview will be asked to submit an example of a report
written by them.
Salary: Salary
commensurate with experience, with enhancement as earning potential is
demonstrated. State salary expectations in your covering email. The successful
applicant(s) will be eligible to participate in MicroSave’s staff incentive
scheme from the start of their second year of employment.
Language skills: Interested persons must demonstrate proficiency in Kiswahili and
English.
Deadline:
Applications are invited by 26th August 2011. State availability in your
covering letter.
Applications: Applications are to be exclusively by email to associate@microsave.net
including a detailed CV to the Director, MicroSave Consulting Limited.
Applications should include a covering letter which should specify why you
consider yourself to be the ideal applicant for this position.
The application must state current and expected salary.
Speculative applications are discouraged as they will not be successful -
applications failing to meet minimum conditions of education or experience will
not be considered.
Please do not send copies of your academic certificates at this stage, these
will be required for those invited for interview. Due to the number of
applicants we receive only candidates invited for interview will be contacted.
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