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Research Lead

About This Role

We’re looking for a Research Lead at Busara to manage a portfolio of current Busara projects, ensuring high-quality work is delivered; manage our academic network, academic – advisory partnerships, and new collaboration opportunities; support on Busara’s international lab expansion; and line manage our team of managers and specialists with a growth mindset focused on mentoring and developing their expertise.

The Research Lead Will Have The Following Key Responsibilities 2. Vertical Quality & Efficiency (25%)3. Research Portfolio and Business Development (25%)4. Research Portfolio and Business Delivery (20%)Required QualificationsAt Busara we embed behavioral science into everything we do, including the hiring process. In an effort to de-bias ourselves from what we know can cause systematic hiring discrimination, we do as many things as possible blindly and objectively. For you, that means you have to fill out the questions on the application as well as upload your CV. I know, this is infuriating, but it’s not because we’re lazy — it’s because we are going to blindly review candidates based on the answers to your questions as well as their education and experience, and consider full CVs in future stages of the process. Thus, it’s very important for you to fill out the questions completely, without mention of your name or any other potentially biasing information about yourself.

Lead the Research Methods and Innovation vertical (25%)
Lead the lab vertical with a focus on portfolio building, researcher network building, efficiency and quality of implementation. Be the voice for the lab internally and externally.
Work closely with the Director to drive the strategy of the Labs vertical by setting, planning and executing on annual targets, and ensuring clear vertical harmony on priorities for the organization.
Manage, motivate and coach lab staff across our global offices and lead development of team building events. Facilitate the development of team members’ skills and expertise through identification and execution of capacity building initiatives.
Work closely with other Research Leads to identify opportunities for collaboration and opportunity development across verticals. Liaise with finance, operations and people teams for any inter-divisional processes.
Manage communications to ensure clear internal knowledge management and harmonization across the lab vertical.
Ensure the overall operational quality of the lab vertical, including that research and data systems are maintained and processes adhered to with the strictest standards: — – Build learning and iteration into research processes and protocols – stay current on the latest research in quantitative methods to incorporate findings into Busara’s approach to research and to provide creative direction for engagements. Develop tools and toolkits that incorporate and codify learnings from the lab, other verticals, organizations and disciplines to set quality and standardized protocols for the vertical. Improve, codify and ensure adherence to our approach to ethical and open science standards
Harness the value of the lab participant database toward remote and in-person research through improving identification methods, database management, and segmentation.
Streamline internal processes (management of people, research, assets) and project budgets with a focus on efficiency and cost effectiveness and regularly coordinate within and across divisions, as needed
Support the development of a portfolio of projects that contributes to quarterly and annual business development targets for the division
Engage in proactive and reactive business development by leading contracting for our reactive engagements and by designing proposals, concept notes, and pitch decks for new partnership opportunities (eg. for KITE, courses) and knowledge sharing. Present at conferences, networking events, or client meetings.
Develop and consolidate a network of researchers to support portfolio building and long-term partnerships to form a sustainable stream of revenue for the lab.
Proactively design internal research, thought pieces, and demos to help facilitate new research offerings and service lines
Manage and coordinate a portfolio of projects across multiple client bases (primarily academic researchers, but also private sector, government etc.) Structure successful project onboarding and offboarding exercises to support knowledge management between projects.
Structure, design, and deliver our current and new external and internal engagements to client’s / PI’s satisfaction. Lead the pricing of current and future offerings and engagements from the lab.
Serve as the primary relationship manager for clients, partners, and PIs. Understand and preempt needs of stakeholders through proactive communication and troubleshooting.
Develop and ensure Busara’s standards for quality of research protocols, pre-analysis plans, implementation plans and research ethics are followed across our work.
Strategically assemble the vertical structure and teams on projects that maximize the probability of success, but also develop new skills and competencies among Busara’s talent pool and supporting divisions. Liaise with projects division to understand the pipeline of projects and lab support requirements.
A Master’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related fields. Strong technical understanding of economics, statistics and/or evaluation is necessary.
3-5 years of previous work experience in a related field with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong project management skills and experience with the ability to lead projects with a high degree of autonomy.
Strong leadership alongside a clear focus on collaborative working, including experience line managing and supporting team members to develop their own skills and expertise.
Strong quantitative skills including knowledge of and experience working with data analysis software with a focus on experimental social science and causal inference.
Expertise in designing and implementing experiments (lab and/or field).
Experience working with academic clients and managing large-scale research.
Familiarity with behavioral science.
Fluency and excellent communication and writing skills with a mastery of English.
Flexible, self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and a team player

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October 28, 2024
Associate

What you’ll do: Associates lead the planning, execution, and day-to-day management of Busara projects. As primary project manager for all external Busara projects, you will quickly gain an expert understanding of a particular problem or research question, develop creative and rigorous solutions to client and partner needs, and manage both internal and external relationships with energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism.
An Associate directly manages other project staff that work on their projects and liaises effectively with other Busara teams.
The Associate will be based in Nairobi, Lagos, or Delhi.
Responsibilities

Engaging in multiple large-scale research and advisory projects at a given time.
Incorporating the latest research in qualitative and quantitative methods, behavioral science, psychology, economics, and development to provide creative solutions to engagements.
Planning, managing, and executing external and internal engagements independently from start to finish with limited supervision.
Managing and conducting qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis.
Designing, launching and analyzing effective quantitative and qualitative survey instruments with coordination among project staff (Analysts, Project Leads, Data and Programming, and Operations teams).
Serving as a point of contact for clients and partners and effectively managing the needs of stakeholders through proactive communication and troubleshooting.
Contributing to project on-boarding and off-boarding for knowledge management.
Being responsible for project timelines, deliverables, reports, and staffing.
Contributing to the creation of proposals, concept notes, and pitch decks for new business opportunities and knowledge sharing.
Presenting at conferences, networking events, or client meetings.
Contributing to the design, execution, and dissemination of Busara internal research projects.
Leading or supporting other Associates to fulfill engagement requirements.
Contributing to internal skills-building workshops.
Coaching & mentoring Analysts and Project team members.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related fields.
Strong qualitative, quantitative, research, and data analytic skills including knowledge of and experience working with data analysis software
1-3 years’ previous work experience in a related field, with experience managing large-scale research and consulting projects in developing countries.
Ability to quickly understand and adapt to new contextual situations
Ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations.
Excellent management, project management, and organizational skills.
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player.
Interest and experience working in a fast-paced working environment.
Fluency and excellent communication and writing skills with a mastery of English.
Ability to execute projects while sustaining a global focus and vision for institutional planning and decision making.

And preferably

A Master’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related fields.
Experience managing or mentoring staff.
Familiarity with randomized controlled trials and/or quasi-experimental designs
Technical understanding of qualitative research techniques.
Strong academic behavioral science background.
Knowledge of the application of behavioral science to real-world problems.
Proficiency in Stata, R, or Python

Due to immigration laws, we would only hire those with an existing legal right to work in India for the Delhi office.
As applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled, you are encouraged to submit your application soonest possible.

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October 28, 2024
Senior Talent Officer

About the Role
The Senior Talent Officer will, under the direction of the Senior Manager Talent, support Busara’s growing global team. This position’s accountabilities cut across the organization with a focus on acquiring, growing, and developing talent to be at their best in their work.
The Senior Talent Officer will be responsible for the implementation of the talent acquisition strategies of the organization, recruitment and selection, induction, performance management, and implementation of training and development initiatives.
Responsibitlies
Their responsibilities will include;
Performance & Talent Development

Manage and implement the performance management cycle; oversee goal-setting exercises, carry out periodic performance management engagement, and reporting.
Take actions based on performance appraisals including recommending training and development plans, initiating and tracking performance improvement plans, and also reward or promotions as appropriate.
Update competency frameworks, sensitizing managers and employees of competencies required per each job group; monitor the progress of employees against competencies.
Identify training and development needs within the organization through training needs assessments and regular consultation with managers and people team.
Create, design, and deliver learning and development solutions to support organizational and individual development using a blend of methodologies including online, self-managed learning, facilitated learning, and on the job learning
Acts as the liaison and coordinator of programs conducted by external training partners.
Devise individual learning plans where needed

Recruitment & Selection

Participate in the development of a talent acquisition strategy and a succession plan/talent pipeline for key roles as well as for hard-to-fill technical positions.
Carry out the recruitment and selection process end to end, including job description development and reviews, advertisements, shortlisting, interviews, offers, candidate communications, and providing feedback and recommendations.
Create reports for senior management through reporting key metrics in talent management e.g., turnover, time-to-hire, retention of key talent, etc.
Design and run the onboarding/induction process in a manner that ensures that new hires are quickly and comprehensively inducted into the Company culture to be able to perform their roles effectively.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
At least 3 years of proven experience in a related role e.g. HR generalist, talent management or training position. Must have training and development experience.
Exposure to Applicant Tracking systems and recruitment experience.
Strong interpersonal skills that enable you to work with people at all levels of an organization, motivate others and change people’s attitudes when necessary
Strong written and spoken communication and presentation skills that allow you to inform and advise others clearly
Problem-solving and negotiation skills
Takes initiative and has the ability to offer new ideas
Strong team-working skills and a collaborative approach to learning, both face-to-face and remotely
Project management skills and the ability to manage own time and to meet deadlines and objectives
Personal commitment to improving your own knowledge and skills and a passion for continuous learning and development.
Training in Instructional Design & Techniques and Professional HR qualification is preferred

We will offer you a competitive salary based on experience, health insurance, and a dynamic work environment with an opportunity for growth. This role is open to applicants with a pre-existing legal right to work in Kenya, Nigeria, or India.

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October 28, 2024
Research Lead

ABOUT THIS ROLE
Research Leads are key to setting and implementing the vision for methodological rigor at Busara and the vision for how our internal research can most support the fields of behavioral and development research. The portfolio they manage will set the standard for thought leadership in the research space and focus on addressing important research gaps and translating findings into Busara practices and external communications. Research Leads are expected to provide strategic direction and researcher support to the product development teams at Busara, managing these products and tools to ensure they best serve the research process, maintain standards of data quality, and meet researcher needs. Research Leads also contribute heavily to setting an internal research agenda in the areas of methodological, ethical and cross-cultural research and independently, and with the support of a team of research specialists, develop research questions and designs that support this agenda. Research Leads should be able to identify how and when to engage external stakeholders, and/or other divisions within Busara. Research Leads will manage our team of research specialists. Research Leads sit in the Research and Innovation Division at Busara and are expected to work hand-in-hand with the Head of Division and other Research Leads, and will report to the Head of the Research and Innovation Division.

*The Research Lead will have the option to be remote for the first 6 months contingent on COVID-19.
The Research Lead will have the following key responsibilities:
1. Lead the Research Methods and Innovation vertical

Set the agenda for Busara’s portfolios of product development, internal research and research tool creation.
Set quarterly vertical objectives in product development, internal research, and internal research tool creation.
Determine the priorities for product development, using “research value add” as a guiding principle.
Determine the most important areas for internal methodological research for improving Busara’s processes, by specifically reducing the cost and increasing the robustness of remote research methods.
Determine the most important areas within ethical research practices and cross-cultural research to push forward.
Manage a team of research specialists and officers, their work portfolio, and their career and skills growth.
Manage the connection of PhD students who are interested in working with Busara to internal research projects.
Review outputs and track timelines of product development and internal research.

2. Set research agendas and help design internal experimental research projects.

Work with research specialists to set agendas for methodological, ethical, and cross-cultural research, and help ideate research questions and avenues of exploration and prioritization within these areas.
Assist research specialists in the design of internal experiments in the above areas.
Design internal experimental research projects in the above areas, including generating research questions, experimental designs, pre-analysis plans, and in some cases developing research instruments. In some cases, Research Leads will directly manage such projects.
Ensure the translation of methodological and ethical research results and output into tool-kits, guidelines, thought pieces, conceptual pieces, and working papers, and manage their dissemination internally and externally.

3. Product development management

Manage the development of Busara’s key research products in partnership with the software development teams. This includes providing strategic direction and a view on researcher needs and priorities, with a mind to making tools easy and efficient and cost-effective, and that aid high-quality data.
Manage the roll-out of these products internally, to ensure that research teams can utilize these and that internal feedback on products is collated and delivered to the software development team to inform fixes and new feature development.
Manage the rollout of these products to external parties.

4. General duties

Ensure research specialists provide ‘office hours support’ to other teams for technical research questions.
Review projects division research outputs (pre-analysis plans, experimental designs, analysis outputs etc.) on a piecemeal basis to ensure technical quality.
Support Busara training on an ad-hoc basis, specifically in experimental design.
Assist with the development of internal documents to support Labs’ Division operations.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or related fields.
Strong knowledge of the experimental social science literature (economics, political science, psychology)
Experience designing lab and/or field experiments
Strong analytical and writing skills
3+ years previous work experience in a related field
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and a team player.
‘Research mindset’ – the ability to look at a body of knowledge and identify gaps and priority areas for future exploration.
Interest and experience working in a fast-paced working environment.
Excellent communication and writing skills, with fluency in English.

And preferably

Previous experience conducting research in developing countries.
Experience creating broad research agendas.
Experience working in the development of ‘systems’ within research organizations.
Extensive experience in the management of data collection in developing countries.
Experience designing methodological or research tool-based research.
A PhD in Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or related fields.
Strong skills in econometrics and programming (STATA, Python, R, Matlab)
Familiarity with and interest in behavioral economics or science
Experience managing or mentoring staff

At Busara we embed behavioral science into everything we do, including the hiring process. In an effort to de-bias ourselves from what we know can cause systematic hiring discrimination, we do as many things as possible blindly and objectively. For you, that means you have to fill out the questions on the application as well as upload your CV. I know, this is infuriating, but it’s not because we’re lazy — it’s because we are going to blindly review candidates based on the answers to your questions as well as their education and experience, and consider full CVs in future stages of the process. Thus, it’s very important for you to fill out the questions completely, without mention of your name or any other potentially biasing information about yourself.

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October 28, 2024
Associate Projects Interns Labs Interns Product and Innovation (Software) Interns Communications and Design Interns Qualitative research and Design Interns Finance Interns People (Human Resources and Operations) Interns

What you’ll do: Associates lead the planning, execution, and day-to-day management of Busara projects. As primary project manager for all external Busara projects, you will quickly gain an expert understanding of a particular problem or research question, develop creative and rigorous solutions to client and partner needs, and manage both internal and external relationships with energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism.
An Associate directly manages other project staff that work on their projects and liaises effectively with other Busara teams.
Does this sound interesting? If so, are you looking to: Work closely with Busara team members and directly with academic researchers and advisory clients to perform a variety of tasks including:

Engaging in multiple large-scale research and advisory projects at a given time.
Incorporating the latest research in qualitative and quantitative methods, behavioral science, psychology, economics, and development to provide creative solutions to engagements.
Planning, managing, and executing external and internal engagements independently from start to finish with limited supervision.
Managing and conducting qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis.
Designing, launching and analyzing effective quantitative and qualitative survey instruments with coordination among project staff (Analysts, Project Leads, Data and Programming, and Operations teams).
Serving as a point of contact for clients and partners and effectively managing the needs of stakeholders through proactive communication and troubleshooting.
Contributing to project on-boarding and off-boarding for knowledge management.
Being responsible for project timelines, deliverables, reports, and staffing.
Contributing to the creation of proposals, concept notes, and pitch decks for new business opportunities and knowledge sharing.
Presenting at conferences, networking events, or client meetings.
Contributing to the design, execution, and dissemination of Busara internal research projects.
Leading or supporting other Associates to fulfill engagement requirements.
Contributing to internal skills-building workshops.
Coaching & mentoring Analysts and Project team members.

Good. So you’re interested in the organization and what the role entails. But do you have what we’re looking for?

A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related fields.
Strong qualitative, quantitative, research, and data analytic skills including knowledge of and experience working with data analysis software
1-3 years’ previous work experience in a related field, with experience managing large-scale research and consulting projects in developing countries.
Ability to quickly understand and adapt to new contextual situations
Ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations.
Excellent management, project management, and organizational skills.
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player.
Interest and experience working in a fast-paced working environment.
Fluency and excellent communication and writing skills with a mastery of English.
Ability to execute projects while sustaining a global focus and vision for institutional planning and decision making.

And preferably:

A Master’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related fields.
Experience managing or mentoring staff.
Familiarity with randomized controlled trials and/or quasi-experimental designs
Technical understanding of qualitative research techniques.
Strong academic behavioral science background.

Knowledge of the application of behavioral science to real-world problems.
Proficiency in Stata, R, or Python

Important information on applying
At Busara we embed behavioral science into everything we do, including the hiring process. In an effort to de-bias ourselves from what we know can cause systematic hiring discrimination, we do as many things as possible blindly and objectively. For you, that means you have to fill out the questions on the application as well as upload your CV. I know, this is infuriating, but it’s not because we’re lazy — it’s because we are going to blindly review candidates based on the answers to your questions as well as their education and experience, and consider full CVs in future stages of the process. Thus, it’s very important for you to fill out the questions completely, without mention of your name or any other potentially biasing information about yourself.

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October 28, 2024
Research Lead

Job Summary
We’re looking for a Research Lead at Busara to manage a portfolio of current Busara projects, ensuring high-quality work is delivered; manage our academic network, academic – advisory partnerships, and new collaboration opportunities; support on Busara’s international lab expansion; and line manage our team of managers and specialists with a growth mindset focused on mentoring and developing their expertise.
Responsibilities
Lead on delivering top-notch research

Manage a portfolio of projects to deliver high-quality work, including managing internal and external client relationships, and managing Busara’s management teams.
Ensure Busara’s standards for lab protocols, pre-analysis plans, and research ethics are followed across our work, leading work-plan development and coordination across portfolios and projects.
Design state-of-the-art research systems to support field and lab research.

Manage internal research portfolios and initiatives

Manage initiatives like our Off the Record (here) series, including our research agenda, work-plans, and blog outputs.
Develop our academic network further and lead new and innovative ways of collaborating with academics and researchers.
Support on lab expansion to new regions/geographies and with new partners.
Lead other internal initiatives like developing tool-kits and handbooks, redesigning a gender-sensitive lab, updating standards for lab research, streamlining lab processes, etc.

Lead and manage teams across Busara offices

Manage mid-level Lab staff across our Kenya, Nigeria, and India offices.
Help facilitate the development of team members’ skills and expertise.

Represent Busara externally

Disseminate results, prepare project reports, and present results at conferences.
Contribute to content creation and execution for Busara’s internal and external capacity building and learning initiatives

October 26, 2024
Motion Designer Editorial Lead User Experience/User Interface Designer

We’re looking for a Motion Designer who will be responsible for creating and using video and animated 2 and 3 dimensional motion assets to elevate brand narratives across a variety of mediums and channels. They will identify the best techniques and methods to communicate this narratives and explore different approaches to expand our team’s capability and expertise.

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October 26, 2024
Social Media Manager Senior Design Officer Design Officer Senior UI / UX Designer Editorial Lead Senior Copywriter Senior Motion Designer

The position: The Social Media Manager supports Busara’s Communications division from its headquarters in Nairobi. This is a position that requires capability in digital marketing and communication to advance Busara’s brand and support the rapid growth and project mix at Busara.
The Social Media Manager is our digital point person and will enhance Busara’s brand and reputation by; communicating our work in an authentic way that will attract and grow our client base, track and keep our touchpoints relevant for both internal and external clients.
Core Responsibilities

Detail a clear digital plan of action with steps, milestones, deliverables and dates to track communication efforts
Develop relevant content topics and strategies to build brand awareness and our online reputation
Map out how the digital value chain can transform the market we operate in and have a desire to deepen our social media engagement
Create and implement a regular publishing schedule and content calendar to promote and manage content
Inform planning of specific and timely marketing campaigns through social advertising
Collaborate with the design and projects team to leverage the right tools to manage content, drive visibility and create online engagement opportunities
Use analytics to measure and identify Busara’s audience growth, engagement, profile, content reach and leads to establish ROI and inform strategy
Identify best practice and trends with regard to social media – your default setting is always reading and learning to keep up with evolving channels

Requirements

The ideal candidate views the internet as their playground, is curious about best practise, savvy and creative about brand engagement and content management. A passionate communicator who genuinely enjoys and thrives operating and strategising in the digital space. In particular, we are looking for candidates with:

Ability to quickly understand Busara’s business and organizational culture and how to use communications, testing and design to support that culture
Ability to research diverse topics, figure out best practise and outline/propose a digital plan to execute
Ability to experiment on social media placement, test alternatives and make data driven recommendations on the right mix for our client journey in B2C and B2B context
Clear, proactive communication, and ability to set expectations for timeline and scope of work
An ability to work with and inspire people from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences

5+ years of social media experience within creative or branding agencies or a mix of agency and in-house experience.
Proven track record of success in managing content and social media engagement across a portfolio of industries
Degree in a relevant field
Expert level skills in google suite and Microsoft office
Solid understanding of web practises, digital platforms, SEO, channel analytics and content development
Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems quickly and effectively.

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October 26, 2024
Finance and Accounting Manager

The Manager will take on a driving role with respect to Busara’s financial policies, keeping up with relevant regulatory changes. They are looking for a high-capacity, action-oriented individual who has finance experience, has deep experience with accounting practices, is hands-on, invests in team development, and is keen to capitalize on his/her experience to help Busara continue to build and grow a high-performing organization.
Scope of work:
The Finance and Accounting Manager oversees Busara’s financial and management accounting, including regulatory reporting and global financial projections and analysis. Based in their main office in Nairobi, the Manager will set and oversee the strategic direction and daily activities of the Finance and Accounting team, which involves managing the Finance and Accounting office in Nairobi, as well as overseeing finance and accounting in their regional offices.
A detailed Job description for the position is as follows;

Manage the Accounting team to oversee day to day accounting, invoicing, cash management, financial reporting, and all other necessary donor reporting requirements
Prepare regular financial reports for Busara senior management
Contribute to building and monitoring the annual organizational and Operations budget via reporting of performance versus actual
Ensure strict financial accounting controls and the smooth flow of funds for Busara’s many projects in the field in Kenya, Uganda, and in other African countries where Busara works
Coordinate the work of the Accounting team to ensure timely and accurate reporting to management and project teams
Continually review financial and accounting practices and procedures for better efficiency and risk
Reduction identify and proactively raise potential issues or opportunities for improvement in accounting practices, financial processes, and controls, working with Busara senior management to address or implement solutions
Responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant statutory requirements and standards in Kenya and other African markets where Busara works
Produce reports and provide actionable budget guidance and financial planning advice to project teams, starting from the proposal stage, and including budget monitoring and project closeout
Oversee the design and implementation of accessible, actionable training to project staff on relevant Accounting policies
Update and oversee Busara’s Accounts Receivable process and policies
When Busara opens an office in a new country, train Operations staff there on Accounting, continually monitoring compliance with our policies and practices
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Proactively develop Busara’s financial forecast analysis to assist in areas such as management of currency risk, cost allocation rates, etc.

Desired Candidate Profile
The right applicant would have the following skillset:

5+ years of experience in accounting and/or auditing
An advanced degree in business, economics, finance, or a related field (MBA and/or CPA qualification)
Deep knowledge of standard accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS, etc.)
Prior professional experience in Africa preferable
Experience managing a small team
Advanced working knowledge of NetSuite accounting software (or extensive experience with a similar system)
Financial modelling experience
Ability to effectively communicate and project financial policies to other staff
Ability to aggressively anticipate workload and issues, in order to prioritize team workflow and deliverables
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity of accounting information
Strong experience in financial analysis and building projections, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (with the ability to work with lookups and pivot tables)

October 26, 2024
Mobile Apps Developer Fullstack Developer Advert Research Specialist

Job Description

As Busara grows, we are looking for an experienced Mobile Apps Developer to join our development team.
You will be working closely with an existing team of developers, project teams, and lab teams to support existing client projects and creatively develop solutions.
The role will be responsible for offering inspirational space to create the next innovation in mobile applications, the development, and maintenance of applications, and integration to backend services. The role will champion the best standards for the development of mobile platforms.
Your role and responsibilities

Gather, document and craft technical and system design requirements
Develop and support mobile gaming apps
Write up UI/UX requirements
Create interface mockups for mobile applications
Work from these mockups to build functional, high-performance applications (web and mobile)
Provide training and support to internal teams
Build reusable code and libraries for future use
Implement security and data protection policies on applications.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the project supervisor or direct manager

REQUIREMENTS
Skills & Requirements

Strong understanding of the Android and iOS mobile OS, their strengths and bottlenecks
Strong enthusiast of agile methodologies such as scrum, etc
Analytical skills: the ability to recognize the needs of customers and create new applications that answer those needs
Communication: ability to clearly communicate ideas to coders, teammates, and management
Ability to creatively invent new ways of approaching problems and developing innovative applications
Strong understanding of the mobile stack and how it integrates to other development stacks including RESTful APIs, database systems, security, performance tuning, cloud message APIs, secure offline storage, mobile data extraction and push notifications
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git
Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes, accelerometers, etc.
Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning

Nice to Have

Understanding and experience in native Android development with Java and/or Kotlin
Experience in developing hybrid apps with Flutter, React Native, or Ionic is a plus
Java background is a plus
Experience with Angular is a plus

BENEFITS
We will offer you a competitive salary and health insurance and a dynamic work environment with an opportunity for growth.

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October 26, 2024