Research Analyst - Cape Town, South Africa - Cenfri

Cenfri

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Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Cenfri is looking for a Research Analyst or Senior Research Analyst to help solve development problems through financial and digital inclusion in developing economies, with a focus on African countries.

About Cenfri
Cenfri is a not-for-profit think tank and development consultancy based in Cape Town and Kigali.

Through our work, we contribute to building welfare-enhancing digitalised economies and sustainable economic growth in emerging markets (particularly in Africa).

We work with partners to deliver impact through research, innovation strategies, capacity-building, technical assistance and convening. Cenfri has worked across more than 40 countries in Africa, Latin America and Asia.

We are a diverse team of around 50 curious, adventurous, caring and impact-driven economists, lawyers, data specialists, accountants, communicators and innovators.

The team works on a range of projects and thematic areas that leverage our expertise in payments, insurance, financial integrity, data-driven decision-making and tech ecosystems.

We work collaboratively to develop 'insights for action' across these areas.

Role Summary

We are looking for curious, purpose-driven and self-motivated individuals to join our team as a research analyst or senior research analyst.

Joining Cenfri will give you the opportunity to build insights in multiple countries across a variety of thematic areas. You will be contributing positively to development outcomes by informing public and private decisions towards inclusive innovation.

You will also have significant opportunities to grow your own capabilities towards the next phases of your career with our team.

Your responsibilities as a Research Analyst will include:

Doing rigorous primary and secondary research across a range of projects to develop credible, meaningful insights that help to solve development problems
Developing effective written documents and presentations that communicates insights identified
Presenting research work both internally and externally
Engaging with external stakeholders regulators, policymakers, private sector players, donor organisations and/or development partners
Contributing to proposals
Coaching and mentoring more junior staff (interns)

Requirements:

A Master's degree in economics, public policy, international development, finance or other related fields
A strong interest in researchrelated activities and passion for achieving for positive impact in the world
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good quantitative and analytical skills
The willingness and ability to travel within South Africa and abroad
For a senior research analyst: At least 1 year of research experience

Advantageous experience, not required: