Micro-insurance Market Research Consultant at Busara Centre
Published On:
22nd, May 2023
Closes on:
31st, May 2023
Job closed
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Job Description
- Conduct literature review to identify relevant research questions for understanding demand for crop index insurance
- Prepare for primary data collection (IRB draft, draft tool, train and supervise field team)
- Analysis of field data (tool testing)
- Drafting a set of market assessment tools and guides (baseline and endline)
- Draft reports as required
- Co- present at a learning event
Responsibilities:
Areas of Need
The consultant will work as part of a larger project team composed of other full-time staff and consultants, and is expected to make contributions to an ongoing research design process for a market assessment to understand demand for crop index insurance.
This would involve several steps; Firstly, defining research objectives, such as identifying the target market, understanding their needs and preferences, and assessing the viability of the insurance product. Next, determine data sources, data collection approach and sample size and sampling methods. Analysis and synthesis of insights to draw conclusions and make recommendations on determinants of viability of a crop index insurance product and the best approach to market such a product to the target audience.
Requirements:
- 3-5 years experience in micro-insurance market assessments or agriculture insurance product design in Africa
- Masters in a relevant field (Agriculture, Commerce, rural development etc)
- Experience developing and executing standardized research instruments