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VisionFund Micro-Finance Institution
Business
Business Administration
Addis Ababa
5 years
1 Position
2024-07-17
to
2024-07-23
Accounting
Marketing
Management
Economics
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Job Description
Senior Research and Development Officer is responsible for overseeing and managing the research and development activities within an organization. He/ She play a crucial role in driving innovation, new product development, and the improvement of existing products or processes. As a research and development (R&D) officer, your role will involve conducting research activities and developing new products or processes for a company or organization.
• Conducting research to identify new product or ideas.
• Gathering and analyzing data to support R&D initiatives.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop new products or improve existing ones.
• Designing and implementing experiments or tests to validate concepts.
• Developing and documenting technical specifications and reports.
• Staying updated with industry trends, scientific advancements, and competitive landscape.
• Managing R&D projects, including timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and standards related to R&D activities.
• Presenting findings, progress updates, and proposals to management or stakeholders.
• Gathering, organizing, and analyzing research data using various statistical or qualitative methods to extract meaningful insights or conclusions.
• Preparing detailed technical reports, research papers, or project documentation to communicate findings, observations, and recommendations to stakeholders within the organization or to clients.
• Planning, coordinating, and monitoring R&D projects, ensuring that they are executed within budget, timelines, and quality standards.
• Keeping up with industry trends and staying updated on the latest advancements, trends, regulations, and best practices within the industry to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
• Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor
• Minimum BA Degree in Economics, Management, Marketing, Accounting or related fields.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in MFI/Banks.
TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS
• Proficiency in English language;
• Good knowledge of participatory methodologies and skills in communications;
• Computer literacy and demonstrated report writing skills;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with relevant R&D tools, software, and techniques
Submit your application letter via email: VFE_Vacancy@wvi.org
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Accounting
Marketing
Management
Economics
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