Spark Microgrants believes in a world where everyone lives with dignity and determines their own positive future. Decades of prescriptive aid have sidelined the poor from the very programs meant to uplift them. We believe in local solutions and catalyzing rural villages facing poverty into action.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, economics, econometrics, or a related field. A master's degree in the above disciplines is desirable.
Experience:
Analytical Skills: Proficiency in statistical analysis software like R (preferred), Stata (desirable), or any other software and methodologies for data analysis and interpretation.
Research Skills: Ability to conduct thorough literature reviews, identify gaps in existing research, and propose research directions aligned with organizational goals.
Communication Skills: Strong writing skills to draft and publish research articles. Ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences effectively.
Project Management: Experience in managing research projects from inception to completion, including design, execution, and reporting.
Documentation and Reporting: Proficiency in documenting success stories, learnings, and effectively communicating these insights to stakeholders internally and externally.
Adaptability and Initiative: Ability to adapt to changing priorities, take initiative in identifying new research areas, and contribute innovative ideas to the organization's learning agenda.
Cross-cultural Competence: Experience or sensitivity in working across different countries or cultures, considering the international scope of the organization's operations.
OTHER INFORMATION
Job Location: Kampala Uganda or Kigali Rwanda
Application closing date: 17/April/2024
Probation period: 3 months
WHAT WE OFFER
TO APPLY
Follow the Link to apply: https://sparkmicrogrants.bamboohr.com/careers/101
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Spark Microgrants provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions at Spark are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Spark does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. Spark will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship to daily operations.