About the Organization:
InterMedia is a global research and evaluation consulting group. It helps clients in decision making by giving them the insights, data, and tools to help them understand, engage, and achieve positive/intended impact. Based in Washington, D.C., London, and Nairobi, InterMedia collaborates with partners around the world to add value to its work and to strengthen local capacity.
About the Job:
InterMedia is looking for an Associate Director – Financial Inclusion Research Unit (FIRU). S/he will lead InterMedia’s practice area in research on financial inclusion/financial services for the poor and mobile money. S/he will report to the director of research.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Take proactive ownership of the portfolio of FIRU research projects focusing on dynamics at the user/consumer end;
- Ensure timely and high quality delivery of all elements of FIRU projects throughout the project life cycle, particularly in the analysis and reporting stages;
- Conduct high level multi-variate and market-based quantitative and qualitative analysis;
- Produce original and actionable insights and recommendations for clients in compelling reports;
- Actively involved in growing the practice area and supervise the FIRU team members and external partners;
- Contribute and lead the development of proposals and budgets for new business opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Science, Economics or a related field with a strong academic background in social science research methods;
- At least 8 years of relevant research experience, notably in the field of financial access, financial services for the poor, and/or mobile money;
- Must be proficient with statistical analysis and ideally economic analysis using appropriate software including SPSS and qualitative analysis software such as Nvivo;
- Demonstrated success in supervising staff members.
Closing Date: 03 Oct 2012
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume, cover letter, and an example of relevant research work to
FIRUHR@intermedia.org
