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.
