Market Research Consultant

Overview

The consultant will carry out research and a mapping of the financial and market ecosystem in the Congo Basin to ensure ProCongo initiative products and services are tailored to the local and regional market.

Tasks Summary

• Carry out a mapping of relevant SMEs in the priority sectors of the ProCongo initiative (agriculture, forestry, energy (e.g. charcoal), tourism);
• Outline financial products typically used in the Congo basin (and specifically the 4 countries of focus of the ProCongo initiative) and available to SMEs in the region;
• Produce a user-friendly Excel table with results of the mapping & a short brief of maximum 30 pages (excluding Annexes) detailing the key outcomes of the mapping and research for further use.

Experience Requirements

A minimum of 2 years working experience in private equity, venture capital, and financial/market analysis with a focus on emerging markets and developing economies is required. Experience in finance for nature-positive and climate-resilient SMEs, and experience conducting research on green economics growth in emerging markets and developing economies is required. Good analytical skills with experience in sustainable land use and green finance is required.

Qualification Requirements

An advanced university degree (Master degree equivalent) in natural resource management, international development, management, economics or finance is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of French is desirable.

Contract Duration: 5 Months

Work Modality: Home Based

Remuneration: