Job Description
Specific Operational and Research Support Responsibilities Include:
Required:
- Proven expertise and experience conducting primary and secondary research and generating actionable insights from research findings (4-8 years); expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
- Proficiency in managing and analyzing data, with the capability to synthesize information and draw logical conclusions, coupled with strong reporting skills.
- Demonstrated project management experience, including the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
- Ability to use PPT or other Microsoft tools to create visually compelling communications, frameworks, charts, graphs, and dashboards to effectively share insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present findings to diverse audiences.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with experience in quality review.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment; demonstrate initiative; and remain comfortable with ambiguity, as well as resilient in responding to changing organizational needs.
- Subject matter knowledge related to social impact-focused businesses, philanthropies, and nonprofits to contextualize data analysis and provide relevant insights, as well as a personal interest in education and workforce development, financial inclusion, and health equity.
- Rich experience in working with global and virtual teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Teams and advanced expertise in Excel analysis, including slicers, lookups, PivotTables, and macro creation.
- Conduct primary and secondary research and analysis and build visualizations and presentations (as necessary) in support of consultancy projects with social impact-focused businesses, philanthropies and nonprofits.
- content, and proofreading.
- Support strategic initiatives such as business development and annual Social Impact Group strategy reviews and planning.
- Work together with teams throughout the SIG to identify and research national and local nonprofits that align strategically, to aid in future investments and activation plans.
- Provide portfolio and project management support for internal strategic projects and initiatives
- Support planning and execution of SIG-wide projects and process documentation to drive operational efficiency and team building, as determined.
- Aid ongoing internal projects and special initiatives to boost operational efficiency.