UNDP Senior Market Research Consultant Jobs 2023 – Zimbabwe NGO Jobs.
UNDP Zimbabwe looking for “Senior Market Research Consultant”.
Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before May 15, 2023.
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UNDP Senior Market Research Consultant Jobs 2023
The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on May 03, 2023 for qualified Zimbabwe’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Market Research Consultant to be based in Harare, Zimbabwe.
| Recruiter | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Position | Senior Market Research Consultant |
| Location | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Eight years |
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2023 |
UNDP Job Vacancy 2023
Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of Services
- Market research
The consultants shall conduct desk research and field interviews to understand the Zimbabwean market landscape, including industry trends and dynamics and key players, for both supply and demand including, but not limited to:
- (i) Supply side: local commercial banks, MFIs, alternative credit providers, fintechs, impact investors, development finance institutions (both national and international), development partners, etc.
- (ii) Demand side: SMEs, agricultural cooperatives, Financial Services Providers (FSP) – for their refinancing needs, small and large infrastructure projects, etc
- (iii) Other ecosystem players: trade associations, investor community, regulators, government ministries/agencies, etc.
- The goal of such research is to understand the risks (including political risks, legal risks, and financial risks, and strategies for mitigating those risks), market size, growth potential, and customer preferences namely for the selected target sectors: Food Security and Nutrition, Financial Inclusion and Innovation, Renewable Energy and Local Infrastructure (i.e., the ones targeted by BUILD+BUILDER).
Position in Organization:
- Location: Home-based
- Application Deadline: 15-May-23 (Midnight New York, USA)
- Time left: 12d 16h 26m
- Type of Contract: Individual Contract
- Post Level: National Consultant
- Languages Required: English
- Starting Date: (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 09-Jun-2023
- Duration of Initial Contract: Approximately 35 days spread over 4 months
- Expected Duration of Assignment: Approximately 35 days spread over 4 months
Qualification:
- Minimum BA or master’s level qualifications in finance, economics, or business administration. An additional degree in accounting or a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or CPA banking; a degree or diploma in law, especially with a focus on corporate or commercial law, or a degree or diploma in statistics or data analysis would be an asset.
Skills and competencies
- Market research skills: The consultant should have experience in conducting market research, including identifying market trends, gathering and analyzing data, and producing market reports, i.e., strong research, exploration, and analytical skills.
- Practical experience in finance, investment management, especially in the Zimbabwean context. This could include working for a financial institution, investment firm, or consulting company that specializes in Zimbabwean markets.
- Industry knowledge: The consultant should have a good understanding of at least 2 of the 4 BUILD’s target sectors (Food Security and Nutrition, Financial Inclusion and Innovation, Renewable Energy and Local Infrastructure) in Zimbabwe, including regulations, key players, and investment opportunities.
- Country knowledge: A thorough understanding of the country’s economic, political, and regulatory environment, as well as knowledge of the industry or sector(s) that the BUILD+BUILDER is targeting.
- Strong local networks: within the financial and corporate industries, with relevant businesses, regulators, investment promotion agencies etc.
- Financial analysis skills: The consultant should be able to analyze financial data, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, to assess the financial health of companies, identify investment opportunities and the financial viability of investment terms.
- Understands the common challenges of the target investees, their TA needs, and the mix of various TA instruments and support required at different growth stages—from incubation to scaling up to commercial viability.
- Communication and presentation skills: The consultant should be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders, and other consultants, both orally and in writing; experienced in producing concise, executive level reports and presentations (design and delivery)
- Problem-solving skills: The consultant should be able to identify problems and develop creative solutions to address them.
- Project management skills: The consultant should be able to manage the scope, timeline, expectations as well as coordinate with other team members or stakeholders involved in the assignment; should also possess problem solving capacities with a sense of consensus and flexibility.
- Computer literacy, including proficient use of Office Suite, communication tools and project management tools.
Experience
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Zimbabwe in market research skills and/or practical experience in finance, investment management, especially in the Zimbabwean context, and industry knowledge as detailed in section 2i, ii and ii above.
- This assignment aims to engage nationals of Zimbabwe due to the criticality of the knowledge of the local market, local industry practices and all other factors specific to the country. However, if there are applicants that possesses all the required qualifications (education, experience, language, etc.) and passes the initial screening, but are not nationals of Zimbabwe, UNCDF reserves the right to consider their application to the assignment and subject them to the full scope of the proposal (technical and financial) evaluation process.
Language
- Written and spoken fluency in English is required.
- Fluency in local languages is an asset.
How to Apply UNDP Senior Market Research Consultant Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=112328
The Closing Date: May 15, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.undp.org |
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