Research & Outreach Associate at Prospa FinTech

About Prospa Inc

Prospa is a technology company building the operating system for African entrepreneurs and businesses. Our mission is to support Africans in building financial prosperity. At the core of everything we do are people. Our Members, staff, investors and partners make up our close knit community.

About You

We are looking for a smart and driven Research & Outreach Associate who will be involved in planning and conducting research and outreach projects across the Company.
In this role you will research and develop the organizational processes, financial management procedures, and legal standards to enable Prospa to function and be sustainable over the long term.
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, self-starter who takes initiative and is creative about achieving their goals. They will be ready to take primary responsibility for undertaking the research and outreach work that will inform how Prospa best services its Members and develops its products and practices.

Key Responsibilities- Research & Outreach Associate

Building research based databases across business industry and investment sectors
Generate reports, plans and presentations to support Prospa’s, business development.
Perform analysis to assess quality and meaning of research data; analyse local, national, and global trends that impact both the company and the industry
Adhere to research management best practices and maintain a high standard of accuracy and efficiency.
Use automated tools to extract data from primary and secondary sources
Assist with traditional and social media outreach
Coordinate media, partner and investor requests
Contribute new ideas on a regular basis and able to execute projects independently
Collaborating with other Teams across Prospa to provide methodological, research and evidence based support, as required.

Skills & Experience- Research & Outreach Associate

Degree from a reputable University
Experience in research and outreach
Knowledge and understanding of FinTech, Banking and Investment industries
Attention to detail and highly analytical with the ability to critically interpret data and seek patterns to explain research findings.
Organization skills, with an ability to stay focused on assigned tasks
Adept at queries, writing reports, and making presentations in a variety of formats and for multiple audiences
Excellent attention to detail is a must as is the ability to think strategically.
Exceptional interpersonal skills are needed as are all types of communication
Strong IT skills with the ability to use software programs for various tasks.
Strong knowledge and understanding of a variety of research and outreach methodology, such as qualitative and quantitative research, to collect data efficiently.