[Jobs] Job posting: Research Practice Lead in Financial Inclusion and Mobile Money

[Leora Lawton]

> Research Practice Lead in Financial Inclusion and Mobile Money
>
> Washington, D.C.
>
> InterMedia, the global research and evaluation consulting group, currently
> has an exciting opportunity for a highly qualified and dynamic research
> professional to join our organization to oversee and lead a major
> quantitative and qualitative research program on Financial Inclusion and
> Mobile Money for a major philanthropic client.
>
> About InterMedia
>
> Based in Washington, D.C., London and Nairobi, InterMedia’s staff of
> research and consulting professionals work in developing countries and
> emerging markets worldwide, often among hard to reach populations.
> InterMedia collaborates with local research partners and places emphasis on
> strengthening local research capacity. We have provided evidence for
> decision making in more than 100 countries by giving clients the insights,
> data and tools to help them understand environments, engage people and
> achieve positive impact. Our client base spans the global development,
> media and government sectors.
>
> The Research Practice Lead Position
>
> One of InterMedia’s primary areas of activity is research on the use of
> information and communication technologies to further development goals,
> with emphasis on providing actionable insights about the user (or
> demand-side) experience. This includes a high-profile program of work
> focusing on the uptake and use of mobile money and other mobile-based
> financial services, primarily in Africa and South Asia. The reporting and
> analysis from this research provides strategic guidance for funders, mobile
> operators, regulators, NGOs and other stakeholders in the sector.
>
> Through working closely with InterMedia’s research specialists and guiding a
> dedicated practice area team, the Practice Lead will have a keen interest in
> the subject area and seasoned research skills (including demonstrated field
> research experience in developing countries). The Practice Lead will
> conceive innovative approaches to this expanding body of research and
> contribute to a broader body of  sectorial knowledge. The Practice Lead will
> also forge constructive collaboration with other organizations active in
> financial inclusion/mobile money research, as well as play a prominent role
> in disseminating findings and insights through presentations, workshops and
> other methods.
>
> Key Duties include:
>
> *  Provide intellectual and analytical leadership for InterMedia’s
>    quantitative and qualitative research activities in the financial
>    inclusion and mobile money fields.
> *  Take proactive ownership of a large portfolio of international projects
>    focusing on dynamics at the user/consumer level.
> *  Guide a dedicated InterMedia team focused on expanding work in this
>    area.
> *  Serve an essential role in relationships with the client, notably by
>    providing guidance on project design, implementation and analysis.
> *  Ensure the timely and high quality execution of outputs throughout the
>    project life cycle, particularly in the analysis and reporting stages
> *  Produce high-quality reports which synthesize findings into compelling
>    and actionable insights and recommendations
>
> He or she will be proficient at selecting appropriate research methodologies
> and conducting meaningful analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.  He
> or she will also be actively involved in growing the practice area by
> contributing to, as well as leading, the development of proposals and
> budgets for new business opportunities.
>
> Qualifications:
>
> *  A minimum of a Master’s Degree in social science, economics or a related
>    field with a strong background in social science research methods
> *  Strong familiarity with the range of quantitative and qualitative
>    research methods, as well as field research practices
> *  Team supervision and client relations experience
> *  At least seven years of research experience, ideally including work in
>    the field of financial access, financial services for the poor and/or
>    mobile money
> *  Proven ability to use analytics to answer strategic questions,
>    appropriately selecting the relevant multi-variate and qualitative
>    analytical techniques and effectively communicating recommendations
> *  Demonstrated ability to write compelling analytical reports
> *  Familiarity with analytical software such as SPSS and Nvivo.
> *  Foreign language ability is a plus.
>
> This position is based in Washington, DC, with approximately 25 percent
> travel.  InterMedia offers an excellent compensation and benefits package,
> and a stimulating and friendly work environment.
>
> We invite qualified candidates to email a cover letter, resume, current
> compensation details and, if available, an example of relevant research work
> to RPLEAD at intermedia.org.  EOE/M/F/V/D
>
>
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