Location: Nairobi Description: Research Assistant/Officer at SMEP Deposit Taking Micro Finance in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies SMEP Deposit Taking Microfinance Limited a growing Nationwide Christian MFI and regulated by Central Bank of Kenya invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:- RESEARCH ASSISTANT /OFFICER – REA /7/3/HRD/2013 Reporting to the Team Leader Marketing and Product Development, the successful candidates will plan, administer and review research and development activities that would strengthen and increase the market for the organization with particular emphasis on customer satisfaction. Duties and responsibilities Actively develop new and diverse products through review of existing products with aim of positioning the company appropriately nationally Facilitates efforts to develop, implement and refine standard procedures for researching, collecting, and tracking information about clients Recommends potential of new, or ways to improve existing products, processes, and services Reviews and evaluates research results and makes appropriate recommendations to management Prepares reports on progress of the research and recommends the addition, expansion, or discontinuance of projects or program Liaise with the commercial sector and local communities with the aim of creating partnership in the research and development of new products and ensure all market development activities promote diversity, access and equal opportunities Oversee the development and dissemination of research, evaluation and information relating to the Micro finance market development programme and make recommendations for future service delivery Keep abreast of developments of the needs and requirements of the sector, to ensure that the SMEP’s market development activities are relevant and effective through contact with both international, regional, and national partners Represent the organization at relevant regional and national events, attending appropriate events and conferences, presenting product initiatives where appropriate Qualifications and competencies Bachelors Degree in business or management, psychology, or Political science; a postgraduate qualification in social science or environmental discipline will be an added advantage Diploma in Public Relations or Diploma in Marketing Communications At least 3 years working experience in relevant field and a busy environment Computer literacy in windows environment Be aged 25-40 years Applicants must be committed Christians How to Apply Qualified and interested candidates who meet the above criteria should download the Job Application Form and send their filled applications to recruitment@smep.co.ke on or before Tuesday, 15th March, 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.