About the Organization:
Grameen Foundation helps the world’s poorest, especially women, improve their lives and escape poverty by providing them with access to small loans, essential information, and viable business opportunities. It provides MFIs in poor communities with access to the capital they need to make microloans to those working to develop or expand a small business.
About the Job:
Grameen Foundation is looking for a Researcher – Mobile Financial Services. S/he will work closely with project staff from Grameen Foundation and the partner MFI in conducting the research component of the mobile financial services (MFS) project.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Planning and preparation:
- Prepare a project work plan;
- Formulate survey sampling and research design under the guidance of a research consultant;
- Design survey questionnaires and interview guides;
- Acquire human resources for data collection as needed;
- Refine study design and survey instruments.
- Implementation:
- Assist in survey team selection;
- Manage the conduct of a survey, focus group discussions and interviews involving micro-entrepreneurs and MFI staff;
- Manage and monitor survey team’s progress to ensure delivery of timely and quality research outputs;
- Oversee data entry and data coding;
- Assist in data analysis.
- Reporting:
- Prepare interim project reports;
- Ensure the timely preparation and submission of research records and reports;
- Develop final research report;
- Finalize, compile research reports for publication;
- Organize dissemination of research information.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social sciences or relevant field;
- Experience and/or familiarity with social science research;
- Good analytical and technical writing skills;
- Excellent organizational/administrative skills;
- Ability to efficiently multi-task and work as a team player;
- Prior experience in working with enumerators;
- Knowledge of business and/or finance sectors;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, knowledge of SPSS is a plus;
- Excellent command of English and Filipino.
Closing Date: 31 Dec 2012
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to afrancisco@grameenfoundation.org
Please mention « Researcher – Philippines » in the subject line.
