• With a senior research Officer, plan research projects to be in line with the R&D and institutional changes; • Formulate and update the research plan for the whole institution. • With consultation with senior research officer /head of product department updates research tools and research training for external filed researchers. • Develops, reviews and updates research tools to meet the objectives of the research if needed. • Help provide trainings related to research to hired researchers as needed. • Works out with branch managers to facilitate the research process. • Help supervise field hired researchers collecting data from the field. • Does data entry and data analysis in SPPS or other if needed. • Help write up reports and suggests some recommendations based on the findings. • Develops, revises, and provides trainings related to research field to hired researcher as needed. • Attends trainings as required and develops skills and competencies to be able to conduct all research projects needed by Phillip Bank. • Builds and maintains critical relationships in a professional manner with other Phillip bank ‘s staff, partners and stakeholders to promote Phillip bank brand name and services. • Performs other tasks as requested by Senior research officer/Head of department.

• Bachelor degree in any field (Preferable in Economic degree). • At least 3-year experience in research management: preferably in MFIs or banks. • High level of organizational skills • Experience in team management and leading. • Problem-solving and decision-making. • Proficient in computer office and required experience with SPSS or other analytical skill. • Good in both spoken and written English. • Ability to keep ordered and systematic records. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Honest and excellent character with high commitment to work with poor people. • Commitment to helping the poor people. • Self-motivated. • Able to travel and stay at the field; etc