About the Organization:
Women'€™s World Banking (WWB) is an international network of 39 MFIs in 27 countries. The network serves over 26 million customers, over 80% of whom are women. The mission of the WWB global network is to expand the economic assets, participation, and power of low-income women and their households by helping them access financial services, knowledge, and markets.
About the Job:
WWB is looking for RFQ: Data Quality Researcher/Writer to support the development of a data quality paper, under the WWB gender performance initiative. The Consultant will produce a 4-8 pages of this paper, discussing research findings, and making recommendations that can be incorporated throughout the sector. This is a 6-8 week consultancy, running from mid-August to the end of September 2012.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Review data and analysis from 3 pilot sites;
- Research use of data, both within the microfinance sector and in the private sector (business intelligence);
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Research data quality challenges in the microfinance sector, including:
- Challenges getting accurate information from clients;
- Challenges consistently inputting data into information systems;
- Challenges communicating the importance of data to staff;
- Challenges around detecting data quality issues.
- Research proposed solutions to data quality issues, including both operational and technological solutions;
- Interview key stakeholders for insight on data quality;
- Write a 4 to 8 page data quality paper.
Qualifications:
- Proven research and writing skills;
- Minimum 5 years of experience in microfinance or financial services;
- Experience in data evaluation, and understanding of data quality testing;
- Strong quantitative background (statistics, econometrics, or data analytics background preferred);
- Proven understanding of gender dynamics, as related to research and data;
- Advanced degree required.
Closing Date: 10 Aug 2012
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to
submit@swwb.org
Please mention "RFQ: Data Quality researcher/writer and the WWB JOB#" in the subject line.
