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Position: Full/Part-Time: Department: |
International Research Manager Full-Time Communication and ICTs for Development |
InterMedia is seeking an experienced International Research Manager with a verifiable track record of designing and delivering quantitative and qualitative research in developing countries. Candidates will need to have proven experience of effectively managing multi-country research studies and, ideally, will have applied knowledge in the field of financial access and financial services that are available to people at the bottom of the pyramid across the globe – often through mobile phones.
Ideal candidates will have the following mix of experience, skills and personal traits:
- A minimum of a Master’s Degree in political or social science, economics, international affairs, or related field with social science research methods and 5+ years of relevant experience
- Experienced in designing and delivering quantitative research projects in developing countries – including sampling approaches, weighting and fieldwork capacity strengthening
- Proficiency with statistical analysis, and ideally economic analysis, using appropriate software including SPSS and related packages
- Proven ability to work internationally in cross-cultural situations, particularly in developing and transitional countries
- Proven ability to analyze, synthesize and intuitively present quantitative and qualitative research
- Knowledgeable in the field of financial access, financial services for the poor and/or mobile money,ICTs and development trends and issues in developing countries.
- Proven supervisory, organizational, project and time management skills
- Ability to work to multiple and tight deadlines with a commitment to quality and accuracy
- Team player and self-starter; shows initiative; works independently; has innate curiosity; passion for research, analysis and delivering insight to clients
This position requires up to 20% international travel.
InterMedia offers an excellent compensation and benefits package and a supportive work environment. We invite qualified candidates to email a cover letter and resume to irmfa@intermedia.org or fax to 866-500-4095.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
EOE/M/F/V/D