Officer, Research

Objectives: 

With a senior research Officer, plan research projects to be in line with the R&D and institutional changes. Formulate and update the research plan for the whole institution. With consultation with senior research officer /head of product department updates research tools and research training for external field researchers.

Location: Research & Development Department, Head Office

Job Responsibilities

• With a senior research Officer, plan research projects to be in line with the R&D and institutional changes;
• Formulate and update the research plan for the whole institution.
• With consultation with senior research officer /head of product department updates research tools and research training for external field researchers.
• Develops, reviews and updates research tools to meet the objectives of the research if needed.
• Help provide trainings related to research to hired researchers as needed.
• Works out with branch managers to facilitate the research process.
• Help supervise field hired researchers collecting data from the field.
• Does data entry and data analysis in SPPS or other if needed.
• Help write up reports and suggests some recommendations based on the findings.
• Develops, revises, and provides trainings related to research field to hired researcher as needed.
• Attends trainings as required and develops skills and competencies to be able to conduct all research projects needed by Phillip Bank.
• Builds and maintains critical relationships in a professional manner with other Phillip Bank s staff, partners and stakeholders to promote Phillip bank brand name and services.
• Performs other tasks as requested by senior research officer/Head of department.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor degree in any field (Preferable in Economic degree).
• At least 3-year experience in research management: preferably in MFIs or banks.
• High level of organizational skills
• Experience in team management and leading.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Proficient in computer office and required experience with SPSS or other analytical skill.
• Good in both spoken and written English.
• Ability to keep ordered and systematic records.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Honest and excellent character with high commitment to work with poor people.
• Commitment to helping the poor people.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to travel and stay at the field; etc