PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is currently recruiting for the UK's Department for International Development (DFID), and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The following positions are currently sought for:
Position: Research Associate
Ref: S05
This role provides effective support in generating and providing useful market information on the Nigerian financial sector.
Key Accountabilities:
• Conducts desk reviews
• Provides general research support on the client's surveys and scoping studies
• Develops evaluation reports for all completed research projects
• Prepares reports and policy briefs on specific assignments
• Assists in the preparation of work plans and status reports for each research project
• Provides support in collecting, collating and analysing the research data
• Maintains a database of access in finance related research conducted locally and abroad.
Skills and Competencies:
• The individual required for this role must have excellent analytical and problem solving skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as an energetic and proactive approach to work.
• Experience in the use of statistical software SPSS, Stata, etc desirable.
Education and Experience:
• Applicant should possess first degree in statistics, economics, international development, public policy or related field
• Experience in statistical modelling and analysis
• Minimum of 2 years work experience
Method of Application:
If you meet the requirements above, please forward your cover letter and resume electronically to clientrecruit@ng.pwc.com, quoting the relevant reference code for the position applied for at the top right-hand corner. In addition, the subject of your email should be the reference code and job role.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 23rd June, 2011.