Contract Length: Full-time staff position
The opportunity
Established in early 2005, FSD Kenya aims to support the development of inclusive financial markets in Kenya as a means to stimulate wealth creation and reduce poverty. Working in partnership with the financial services industry our goal is to significantly expand access to services among lower income households and smaller scale enterprises. FSD 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 our own projects.
We need an experienced researcher to develop and lead our future research programme. Based full time in Nairobi, Kenya the position will involve: developing and managing a wide range of research activities from national surveys though long-term qualitative studies to in-depth market analysis; creating a new programme on impact assessment; supporting the wider FSD team and our partners on research issues; and linking to the wider research community.
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:
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 "Senior Research Specialist" in the subject line. FSD is an equal opportunities employer. Applications must be received no later than Tuesday, 16th February 2010.
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 www.fsdkenya.org.
The opportunity
Established in early 2005, FSD Kenya aims to support the development of inclusive financial markets in Kenya as a means to stimulate wealth creation and reduce poverty. Working in partnership with the financial services industry our goal is to significantly expand access to services among lower income households and smaller scale enterprises. FSD 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 our own projects.
We need an experienced researcher to develop and lead our future research programme. Based full time in Nairobi, Kenya the position will involve: developing and managing a wide range of research activities from national surveys though long-term qualitative studies to in-depth market analysis; creating a new programme on impact assessment; supporting the wider FSD team and our partners on research issues; and linking to the wider research community.
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 (PhD or equivalent),
- Demonstrated ability to conduct relevant empirical research (ideally including at least two years post-doctoral),
- Experience using a wide range of social research methods relevant to the study of the financial sector (with an emphasis on financial inclusion), preferably in developing/emerging economies, and
- Excellent spoken and written English.
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 "Senior Research Specialist" in the subject line. FSD is an equal opportunities employer. Applications must be received no later than Tuesday, 16th February 2010.
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 www.fsdkenya.org.
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