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Posted 2018-11-06 02:19:45
Zambian Financial Sector
Deepening Limited (FSD Zambia) is a Zambian organisation working closely with
both public and private sector institutions. We open financial markets so that
all citizens, particularly the excluded or underserved, have the opportunity
to learn about, choose, and use a wide range of accessible, affordable,
understandable, sustainable financial services according to their needs.
About the Job
The Head Research will have
overall responsibility for the management of all aspects of FSD Zambia
research, developing, implementing and overseeing a wide range
of knowledge-sharing activities, building market capacity and collecting
data, access and analyses, use information to spur innovation in supply
and policy change, and bring rigor to the way FSD Zambia measures
long-term outcomes and impact.
This is a senior management
position, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.
Qualifications and Experience
The Head of Research must have
strong strategic focus, be results driven, and committed to high standards of
performance. He/she must be comfortable with taking responsibility and
making things happen. Whilst being strongly focused on clear deliverables,
there will also be the freedom and operating latitude for team members to
make their own unique contribution to initiate programs and to stimulate
genuine innovation.
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PhD in relevant field from
recognized university
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Experience of designing and
directing research programs in policy and/or relevant academic areas
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Strong knowledge and
understanding of research trends in financial sector development
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Experience working in private
sector research environment (e.g. market research)
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Familiarity with major African players
in financial sector development research
(funders, research institutions etc.)
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Demonstrated capacity to
facilitate or deliver research publications and policy notes suitable for a
wide range of readers
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Strong communication, influencing
and engagement skills
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Direct experience working in
Africa
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Strong understanding of the
different approaches to impact evaluation
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Understanding of, and commitment
to, the delivery of a market building approach
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At least 10 years’ successful
research experience
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Strong project management skills
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Excellent skills in written and
spoken English
FSD Zambia is an equal
opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without
discrimination due to disability, race, religion or gender.
Interested candidates may request
a detailed Job Description by sending an email
to recruitment@fsdzambia.org or from our website at
www.fsdzambia.org. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume
to recruitment@fsdzambia.org by close of business Monday 12 November,
2018.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Candidates who do not use the stipulated email will not be considered.
