Stima Sacco was established in 1974 to serve employees of the then East African Power & Lighting Company, but currently draws members from individuals in employment from all sectors, business persons’ groups, and corporates. The objective was and has been to provide members with a haven for savings, avail affordable credit to members and return impressi...

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Research and Innovation Assistant

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

2 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Data, Business Analysis and AI , ICT / Computer

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Research Support: Collect and analyse data on Sacco operations, member needs, and market trends; assist with surveys and field studies; prepare research briefs and reports; and support impact evaluations.
• Innovation Support: Identify emerging trends, maintain an innovative database, and participate in workshops and brainstorming sessions.
• Knowledge Management: Document best practices and lessons learned, maintain an organized knowledge repository, and coordinate learning and knowledge-sharing events.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track research and innovation activities and prepare timely progress reports for management use.
• Administrative & Technical Support: Provide logistical support for research and innovation activities, maintain proper records, and liaise with internal teams for smooth implementation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ideal Candidate: Experienced in analytical skills, creativity, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively in a Sacco environment
• Experience: 2+ years in research fields
• Skilled in Excel or Power BI
• Knowledge of Sacco Operations and/or Knowledge Management is an added advantage.
• Independent researchers with diverse experience outside corporate settings are highly encouraged to apply – we value fresh perspectives and diversified research knowledge with benchmarking capabilities

• Research Support: Collect and analyse data on Sacco operations, member needs, and market trends; assist with surveys and field studies; prepare research briefs and reports; and support impact evaluations.
• Innovation Support: Identify emerging trends, maintain an innovative database, and participate in workshops and brainstorming sessions.
• Knowledge Management: Document best practices and lessons learned, maintain an organized knowledge repository, and coordinate learning and knowledge-sharing events.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track research and innovation activities and prepare timely progress reports for management use.
• Administrative & Technical Support: Provide logistical support for research and innovation activities, maintain proper records, and liaise with internal teams for smooth implementation.

• Excel or Power BI
• Analytical skills
• Creativity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively

• BA/BSc/HND
• 2+ years in research fields
• Knowledge of Sacco Operations and/or Knowledge Management is an added advantage.
• Independent researchers with diverse experience outside corporate settings are highly encouraged to apply – we value fresh perspectives and diversified research knowledge with benchmarking capabilities