Summary
Date Posted:Monday, April 24 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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About Inkomoko
Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in order to improve livelihoods, create jobs, and help communities thrive.
Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has worked with more than 50,000 entrepreneurs across East Africa, including thousands of refugee entrepreneurs. Inkomoko provides a combination of training, consulting, access to finance, and market-level systems change. We are the largest lender to refugee entrepreneurs in Africa.
Inkomoko has +250 staff in 20 offices across Rwanda, Kenya, and Ethiopia, and is expanding in 2023 into South Sudan. Through Inkomoko’s 2030 strategic plan, we are adding 4 additional countries to serve more than 550,000 entrepreneurs and growing our $30M loan fund.

Inkomoko Values
All staff at Inkomoko are connected to a shared set of organizational values:
• Purpose: be solutions-oriented, produce high-quality work, be a global leader.
• Achievement: push yourself to reach beyond what you previously thought possible.
• Improvement: be humble, engage in continuous growth through open & accurate feedback.
• Bravery: willing to take risks, create a safe space for others, be compassionate, inclusive.
• We Eat Goat: we celebrate success and support each other in hard times. We do this work together in the spirit of turikumwe, tuko pamoja, abren nen, urang babarengan.

About The Opportunity & Responsibilities
This is a new position for Inkomoko and involves leading all the research initiatives of the organization and production of rigorous research insights for public presentation and internal decisions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in management of multivariable research and collaborations, including with universities, etc. This position is open for candidates in Rwanda, Kenya & Ethiopia. Specifically, the positions responsibilities include:

• Define the research strategy and roadmap in alignment with Inkomoko core learning objectives and strategic priorities
• Lead, design and execute qualitative and quantitative studies that address key business questions and determine impact at a systemic level
• Manage and coordinate external research to ensure that research is validated by external partners, and connected to larger research trends and studies
• Write/publish/present research papers at top-line industry conferences and publications to influence collective knowledge and with Inkomoko as a thought leader
• Proactive communications and engagement with cross-functional internal teams so insight is integrated into decision-making at all levels of the organization
• Analyze internal and external data and communication of insights in a clear and concise manner, influencing decisions that impact the direction of the organization
• Developing and implementing processes and systems to improve efficiency and quality of research deliverables as well as opportunities for process improvement. Lead initiatives to drive change

Who We Are Looking For
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including managing multi-country research in East Africa
• Master degree in a related field
• A deeply curious, logical, and methodical researcher, with great communication skills and commitment to our core issues of financial inclusion
• Proven track record of creating, publishing and presenting rigorous research
• Experience with technology to enhance research/manage data in a low-tech environment
• Impeccable integrity and commitment to letting data speak, but also bringing excellent communication skills to share insights with key stakeholders
• Proactive and ability to work independently
• Available to travel frequently across East Africa

What You’ll Get
This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. Our compensation includes a great working environment and competitive compensation:
• Competitive salary, and potential KPI-based bonus
• Benefits including health insurance, annual leave, staff savings program, parental leave for men and women, sabbatical program, and more.
• Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and opportunities for career growth;
• Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals across the region;
• Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth;



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

If you have matching qualifications for the role, please submit your cover letter and CV through our careers page: https://www.inkomoko.com/careers/ . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Inkomoko is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Refugees, women, and persons who reflect the diverse communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply. As a company we have policies in place that promote diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.

NB: We do not employ staff whose background is not suitable. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks.


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