Summary:

The Analyst is responsible for conducting market research, analyzing and synthesizing data and information and providing strategic insights on market gaps, opportunities and social impact potential. She/he will be responsible for supporting thought leadership processes and will produce impactful and use-focused knowledge products in access to markets, access to finance and agriculture and their intersection with technology. S/he will be responsible for conceptualizing and executing research and analyses, discerning relevant insights, and clearly communicating results and recommendations tailored to different audiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Data collection: collect and compile data and information from diverse sources, including conducting market research at the nexus of technology and access to finance, access to markets, and agriculture.
• Synthesis and analysis: synthesize, and analyze data and information from diverse sources to identify trends and insights on market gaps, business opportunities and challenges and social impact.
• Reporting and knowledge translation: Develop use-focused knowledge products, including research summaries, briefing notes, presentations, events, data and concept visualizations and diagrams, reports and inputs other publications.
• Collaboration: Identify and liaise with key internal and external stakeholders to identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration. Coordinate and align with multiple business teams to define information/evidence needs, gather inputs and ensure outputs are relevant and use-focused.
• Business development: Contribute to business and partnership development and program design, including developing concept notes and partnership proposals.
• Quality assurance: Ensure the accuracy and reliability of analyses, and constent, transparent documentation of sources, methods and limitations.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Management, Economics, Law, Finance, or related fields.
• 2+ years of experience in consulting, program management or support, business development or research

Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to design and conduct robust research
• Ability to conduct and interpret both qualitative and basic quantitative data analysis
• Highly organized with project management skills and the ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks
• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas, including through: clear, succinct writing tailored to diverse audiences, oral presentations, diagrams and visualizations
• Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative approach to teamwork
• Results-oriented, with strong attention to detail, accuracy and quality of outputs
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical abilities
• Proactive, creative, and adaptable mindset, with commitment to continuous learning