Job Details - MicroSave Consulting (MSC)

About us

MicroSave Consulting (MSC) is a boutique consulting firm that has, for 25 years, pushed the world towards meaningful financial, social, and economic inclusion. With over 300 staff of different nationalities and varied expertise, we are proud to be working in over 68 developing countries. We partner with participants in financial services, enterprise, agriculture and health ecosystems to achieve sustainable performance improvements and unlock enduring value. Our clients include governments, donors, private sector corporations, and local businesses. We can help you seize the digital opportunity, address the mass market, and future-proof your operations.

Job Description

Do you want to improve the lives of low- and moderate-income women across Africa through insights from gender analysis? Do you have the drive to apply analytical techniques to devise strategies for women’s economic empowerment? If so, join our GESI team at MSC! Come and engage in projects that enable millions of women to access, use, and benefit from financial and non-financial services.

Essential Skills

Experience in research, consulting, and advisory services for clients, particularly in India, Africa, and Indonesia.
At least 5 years of hands-on experience in the field of gender equality and gender mainstreaming.
Proven expertise in integrating gender into projects and programs, with a focus on specific areas of intervention.
Experience in gender-focused programming, including research, project design, implementation, and management. Preference for experience in women’s economic empowerment, care economy, gender and climate change, and gender digital divide.
Capability to develop gender-responsive indicators across a wide range of sectors.
Understanding of gender-disaggregated data, with experience in compiling, analyzing, and interpreting gender and women’s economic empowerment issues and statistical data, backed by thorough research and high-quality analysis and reports.
Proficiency in gender analysis tools and methodologies, with experience in both quantitative and qualitative research and analysis.

Job Description:

Lead the provision of technical assistance to clients, ensuring high-quality delivery and strict adherence to timelines.
Contribute to business development efforts for GESI thematic areas in India, Indonesia, and Anglophone Africa.
Mentor junior team members, supporting their professional growth and development.
Foster organizational development by being a collaborative team player and upholding the organization's culture, values, and reputation.
Develop and publish knowledge resources by identifying key issues, lessons learned, and best practices from programs and projects across various clients and geographies.
Be open and willing to travel, spending over 30% of the time on on-site assignments.

Requirements

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Developmental Economics, or a related field, or equivalent professional qualifications in relevant areas of specialization.
Academic background in gender studies is essential.

Other Requirements

Experience in research, consulting, and advisory services for clients, with a focus on India, Africa, and Indonesia.
At least 5 years of practical experience in gender equality and gender mainstreaming.
Proven expertise in incorporating gender perspectives into projects and programs, particularly in specific areas of intervention.
Experience in gender programming, including research, project design, implementation, and management, with a preference for expertise in women’s economic empowerment, care economy, gender and climate change, and gender digital divide.
Ability to design gender-responsive indicators across various sectors.
Proficient in understanding and working with gender-disaggregated data, including experience in compiling, analyzing, and interpreting gender and women’s economic empowerment issues and statistical data through in-depth research and high-quality reports.
Familiarity with gender analysis tools and methodologies, with experience in both quantitative and qualitative research and analysis.
Experience in countries outside of India is desirable.