Innovision Consulting is looking for a Senior Associate to join its Economic Growth Portfolio Team!

Senior Associate: Economic Growth Portfolio

Job Title: Senior Associate
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Reports to: Portfolio Manager, Economic Growth Portfolio
Job Type: Full-time
Duration: Permanent position
Employment Starts from: As soon as possible

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Portfolio Manager and working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director and Country Director, the Senior Associate will play a key role in positioning Innovision Consulting as a premier provider of services in the Economic Growth portfolio to both the not-for-profit and for-profit sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

Execution of Different Project Activities

• Design and undertake explanatory research, formative research, case studies, market and household surveys, and systems analysis.
• Conduct background research to distill information to identify key themes and important areas, which will elicit further research needs.
• Undertake field research (conduct interviews with respondents from different socio-economic backgrounds and national and local level stakeholders), train and lead a team of field managers and enumerators.
• Gather, edit, and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Supervision of data entry activities, cleaning/minimizing data entry errors to ensure quality and reliable data for each assessment/study.
• Assist in managing the project activities and in the preparation of the project report.

Portfolio Management

• Assist the Portfolio Manager in day-to-day operations within the portfolio.
• Assist in the recruitment of team members and drafting job descriptions as needed.
• Provide guidance and support for the professional development of associates.

Portfolio Planning

• Develop and execute annual plans for the portfolio, including service offerings, marketing strategies, and financial projections.
• Conduct competitor analysis and market research to inform strategic decisions.
• Identify, onboard, and coordinate with consultants for portfolio assignments.

Business Development Activities

• Proactively seek partnership opportunities with local and international organizations as guided by the management.
  
• Engage in proposal submissions and expression of interests (task will include developing methodology, work plan,
  budget, etc.) in coordination with team members, external consultants, and technical experts.
• Regularly maintain communication with existing clients and follow up on ongoing and upcoming/probable activities.
• Represent and promote the organization in different forums.

Knowledge Management

• Develop knowledge management products based on past and ongoing assignments.
  
• Identify opportunities for knowledge management work and promote organizational expertise.

Financial Management

• Prepare, manage, and approve financial documents by organizational and departmental requirements.
  
• Provide support to the team in financial management tasks.

Additional Duties

• Undertake any other tasks as assigned by top management.

Working Conditions

• The position may require travel within Dhaka, nationally, and internationally.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree in Social Science/Agriculture/Business Administration, or in relevant field of study.

Required Experience:

• Minimum five (05) years of full-time professional experience in for-profit sectors, research think tanks, consulting firms and international development partners supported projects.
  
• Experienced in working on projects focused on market systems, value chains, or economic development.
  
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating collaboration among diverse stakeholders: including multilateral and bilateral development partners, businesses, government agencies, civil society organizations and media houses.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including government officials, private sector actors, financial institutions, project staff, and/or donor agencies.

Skills:

• Deep understanding of market systems development approaches, including systems thinking, inclusive business models, and market facilitation.
  
• Strong analytical skills and experience conducting market assessments, value chain analysis, and systems mapping.
  
• Proven track record of managing donor-funded projects, including monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
  
• Knowledge of the economic and social dynamics of Bangladesh, particularly in sectors like agriculture, finance, and employment.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Bangla.