Research Assistant

Business & Finance Consulting (BFC) (www.bfconsulting.org), specializing in microfinance development and consulting, offers a challenging job opportunity for a Research Assistant.

Job responsibilities:
• Conduct research, compile data, and prepare reports
• Assist staff and clients in the design, execution and evaluation of research projects, including literature reviews, surveys, focus groups, data integration and analysis
• Produce written, tabular and visual materials for research reports and presentations
• Check and analyze data
• Coordinate with local partners running the programs being evaluated
• Provide necessary support in business development

Requirements:
• University or equivalent degree, preferably in finance or economics
• Excellent organizational and writing skills are required along with strong quantitative skills
• Good communication, presentation, analytical, and reporting skills
• Fluency in English, written and spoken
• Capacity and will to learn new software, research methods, and work routines quickly
• Flexibility in responding to new research opportunities as they arise
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to take responsibility and meet deadlines
• Previous relevant experience will be an advantage
• Experience in developing countries is a strong plus

BFC is looking for highly motivated, proactive and result oriented professionals and provides a wonderful platform for your future career in an international environment.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications for the position of Research Assistant online at http://vacancy.bfconsulting.org/submit_cv.php.

Applications are analyzed on a rolling basis.

Be sure to include the following information in your application:
• Cover Letter
• CV
• References
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.