RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
The opportunityFSD Kenya undertakes a considerable amount of research to support the
development of more inclusive financial markets in Kenya.
The results have contributed to shaping Government policy, the strategy and
operations of financial service providers and improving the design and impact of our
own projects.
We are looking for a researcher to assist in developing our impact research.
Based full time in Nairobi, Kenya, and reporting to FSD’s Senior Research Specialist,
the position will involve managing a range of research activities from quantitative
surveys though to in-depth qualitative research; supporting the wider FSD team and
our partners on research issues; and linking to the wider research community.
The contract will be for an initial period of one year.
Who we need
We’re looking for someone with a strong and relevant research background
motivated to apply these skills to solving practical development problems and
making a difference.
You will need to be both a ‘thinker’ and a ‘doer’.
You will have:
• A relevant academic qualification (minimum Masters degree or equivalent);
• Demonstrated ability to conduct relevant empirical research;
• Experience using a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods;
• Evidence of a strong interest and commitment to international development;
and,
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Mandatory for your application, you are encouraged to download and read
through the ToRs from our website’s Opportunities page.
Interested?
If you think you could be the right person for this role then send a covering letter
and CV by e-mail to Lydiah Kioko (Lydiah@fsdkenya.org).
Please put “Research Associate IA” in the subject line.
Short listed candidates will be contacted to set up an interview.
Applications must be received not later than Monday 14th November 2011.
FSD Kenya operates as an independent Trust registered in Kenya under the
supervision of professional trustees, with policy guidance from its programme
investment committee.
Finance is provided by a number of leading development agencies including the
UK’S Department for International Development (DFID), the World Bank, the
Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), Agence Française de
Développement (AFD) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation together with the
Government of Kenya.
Further information can be obtained at our website: www.fsdkenya.org
RESEARCH MANAGER
The opportunity
Strengthening finance for agriculture is a priority for Kenya.
USAID’s Financial Inclusion for Rural Microenterprises (FIRM) programme and FSD
Kenya have been working in partnership with leading financial institutions to
develop new financial products based on detailed research and analysis of value
chains.
Based on this success we have jointly establishing a Value Chain Finance Centre to
help drive the development of agricultural finance ¡n the Kenyan financial services
market.
We need an exceptional professional to join this exciting initiative as a Research
Manager.
The Research Manager will be ¡n charge of the Centre’s research programme,
responsible for generating and disseminating high quality research on selected
value chains in Kenya to underpin the development of appropriate and sustainable
finance.
At the core of this research will be detailed quantitative measurement of the
economics of the value chain, establishing volumes, prices and margins along key
elements of the chain.
This data will provide the basis for identifying opportunities for viable new financial
products.
Who we need
We need an experienced researcher with a passion for applying research to solve
real world problems.
At a minimum you will have:
• Masters qualification in a relevant quantitative field (finance, economics,
business or related).
• Knowledge of the financial services sector.
• Track record in research management, including the ability to run large,
complex teams of researchers and oversee quality assurance.
• Demonstrated strong quantitative research and financial analysis skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well in written and oral form in English.
Interested?
If you think you could be the right person for this role then send a covering letter
and CV by email to Lydiah Kioko (Lydiah@fsdkenya.org).
Please put “Research Manager” in the subject line.
Short listed candidates will be contacted to set up an interview.
Applications must be received not later than Monday 14th November 2011.
FSD Kenya operates as an independent Trust registered in Kenya under the
supervision of professional trustees, with policy guidance from its programme
investment committee.
Finance ¡s provided by a number of leading development agencies including the
UK’S Department for International Development (DFID), the World Bank, the
Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), Agence Française de
Développement (AFD) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation together with the
Government of Kenya.
Further information can be obtained at our website: www.fsdkenya.org