Micro-insurance Market Research Consultant
Areas of Need
The consultant will work as part of a
larger project team composed of other full-time staff and consultants, and is
expected to make contributions to an ongoing research design process for a
market assessment to understand demand for crop index insurance.
This would involve several steps;
Firstly, defining research objectives, such as identifying the target market,
understanding their needs and preferences, and assessing the viability of the
insurance product. Next, determine data sources, data collection approach and
sample size and sampling methods. Analysis and synthesis of insights to draw
conclusions and make recommendations on determinants of viability of a crop
index insurance product and the best approach to market such a product to the
target audience.
The consultant will
assist in the following areas:
Conduct literature review to identify
relevant research questions for understanding demand for crop index insurance
Prepare for primary data collection
(IRB draft, draft tool, train and supervise field team)
Analysis of field data (tool testing)
Drafting a set of market assessment
tools and guides (baseline and endline)
Draft reports as required
Co- present at a learning event
Consultants will need to meet the following requirements:
3-5 years experience in
micro-insurance market assessments or agriculture insurance product design in
Africa
Masters in a relevant field
(Agriculture, Commerce, rural development etc)
Experience developing and executing
standardized research instruments
Consulting Details
Duties of Busara
The Busara team will provide overall
clarification on expectations and technical support as required.
Busara will provide contextual
information required, including already generated long list of ideas.
Duties of the Consultant
The consultant will:
Operate from own office
other than in exceptional situations and
provide own manpower, work facilities, equipment,
stationery, supplies, and all operational requirements
to carry out the assignment and provide the services required;
Deliver high-quality service within
the agreed timelines.
Liaise with the Engagement Director on
a regular basis to report progress, and report any issues and/or
concerns that may affect the performance of the
consultancy in the course of the assignment
How to Apply
