Senior Research Specialist
Report to: Beneficiary Services Manager
Overview
The Senior Research Specialist is responsible to develop a deep understanding of the project objectives, plans and strategies. He/she works closely with the technical team to draw on field experience to develop briefs that inform public and private sector stakeholders in the targeted sectors, gemstones, vegetables and rice. The Senior Research Specialist is also responsible for providing well-documented information to strengthen dialogue among sector stakeholders and to improve the business and policy environment for business growth. These briefs will include a focus on gender and environment to better equip policy and business leaders to effectively serve women and take up opportunities for green growth.
The Senior Research Specialist is responsible for research, interpreting data, formulating reports and making recommendations based upon the research findings.
This position will be based in Bahir Dar, Amhara Region.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Qualifications
Essential: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Social Sciences or other relevant discipline.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, plus marketing research. Experience in questionnaire design and collection of data at field level is essential.
Language: Excellent oral and written communication in English and Amharic.
Computer skills: Microsoft Office applications including MS Access and Excel, and data related applications required: Open Data Kit, IForm Builder and tablet use skills are desired. Knowledge and application of other statistical software (SPSS, etc.) programs is a plus.
Core competencies
· Critical thinking skills, awareness of issues affecting women in business in Ethiopia
· Ability to communicate effectively, particularly through writing (briefs)
· Ability to think analytically and in detail
· Solution/results- oriented
· Ability to work within a team and collaborate for shared, positive results.