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Research Associate [London, United Kingdom/Remote]
POSTED BY: Africa Private Equity and Venture Capital Association.
REF:AVCA 2002
Date Published:Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Date of Expiration:Sunday, January 12, 2025
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 United Kingdom | LONDON in United Kingdom |
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| DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS
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| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: London, United Kingdom/Remote
Duration: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time
Start Date: As soon as possible
ABOUT
The African Private Capital Association (AVCA) is a member-supported organisation whose mission is to catalyse the private capital industry in Africa.
Key to achieving our mission is a focus on excellence. Recognised as the global leader of data sources for private capital in Africa, AVCA provide thorough and independent research of private capital in Africa to promote and enable:
1. a deeper understanding of Africa's investment landscape
2. greater access to African markets
3. investment in the industry
We also promote the highest ethical standards in governance and transparency and seek to enhance the industry’s professionalism through the provision of training to our members. In addition, our regular networking events provide opportunities to share best practice, exchange ideas and uncover new business leads.
AVCA’s team is drawn from a range of backgrounds that reflect the continent’s diversity.
JOB ROLE:
1. The purpose of the role is to support and maintain AVCA reputation for excellence in research. Contribution to excellence in research will be at the level of a skilled researcher demonstrating a high level of competence and an independent standing in research.
2. The Research Associates need several technical skills to succeed in this role.
3. The role requires a strong technical writing skill, a good experience of market/industry research techniques, the ability to gather data - build - and maintain databases, and a good understanding of private markets and private capital industry specifically.
4. The role holder will participate in the overall contribution (individual or collaborative) of the research business unit as appropriate.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. We are looking for a highly analytical problem solvers with a financial or economist background for the position of Research Associate.
2. The Research Associate will be responsible for conducting research projects, analysing industry trends and writing reports that informdecisions, and for supporting AVCA’s research team through other tasks.
3. S(he) will need to interpret data or findings in an actionable way and distil complex economic data to technical and non-technical audiences, requiring excellent communicative ability.
The Research Associate will be:
1) Conducting individual or collaborative research projects
2) Contributing to multiple research projects at once
3) Carrying out background research and literature reviews
4) Collecting and managing data, conducting surveys and interviews
5) Working with senior researchers to build and maintain databases
6) Identifying and analysing trends and forecasts
7) Writing technical and non-technical reports and/or briefs on industry trends
8) Automating tasks and data analyses using an appropriate social science analysis tool
9) Documenting research methodologies and procedures
10) Building relationships with AVCA’s members to facilitate AVCA’s data collection effort
11) Tracking industry news and research reports from primary and secondary sources
12) Performing other reasonably related job duties as assigned by the Head of research
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| REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB |
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics or related field
2. Min 3 years professional market/industry research experience
3. High quality standards in both setting research methods and delivering research findings (written reports and presentations)
4. Outstanding writing skills
5. Strong data management skills (ability to manipulate large data sets into clean data sets, manageable and understandablereports, ability to maintain quality standards, ensuring the integrity of data)
6. Strong technical research skills (qualitative and quantitative)
7. Strong knowledge of private capital industry
8. Sound problem-solving skills
9. Attention to detail and excellent organizational/time-management skills
10. A good networker and written/verbal communicator
11. Able to build strong links with the rest of the research team and the other business units
12. Advanced Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint, Python, and/or statistical software skills
13. Fluency in English
Desirable Skills
1. Strong interest in the development of the African private investment sector
2. Fluency in French as a second language
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this position, please email a detailed cover letter, clearly referring to the job description and your suitability for the role, and a CV outlining your full employment history and qualifications, to admin@avca.africa.
Please note, candidates will be required to confirm their right to work in the United Kingdom during the interview process, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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