Consultant – Micro-insurance Market Assessment at Busara Center

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Busara Center for Behavioral Economics is an advisory and research organization focused on evaluation and implementation of behavioral interventions in understudied countries and populations. Busara’s mission is to work with researchers and organizations to advance and apply behavioral science in pursuit of poverty alleviation. This involves the application of research and rigorous methods to enable partners to improve program design, evaluate existing programs, and optimize internal processes. To this end, Busara has worked with a variety of organizations in an advisory capacity to apply behavioral insights, build analytical models, and develop new products. In addition, in its research center capacity, Busara operates a Nairobi-based lab capable of implementing advanced experiments in psychology, behavioral economics and other academic disciplines.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 insurancePrepare 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 requiredCo- present at a learning eventConsultants will need to meet the following requirements:3-5 years experience in micro-insurance market assessments or agriculture insurance product design in AfricaMasters 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 ConsultantThe 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