Analyst - Research and Business Development

Finom Consult

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Company Description

Finom Consult Limited ("Finom") is a dynamic consulting firm working at the intersection of strategy, research, and implementation. We collaborate with governments, development partners, and the private sector to address systemic challenges across health, education, agriculture, and environmental sectors. Through evidence-driven insights and human-centered design, we deliver innovative solutions that create meaningful, measurable, and lasting impact.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Analyst to join our growing team. This is a full-time hybrid role designed for an individual with strong analytical skills, excellent research capabilities, and a demonstrated interest in business development. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Programs to support internal and external research activities, lead data analysis, contribute to proposal and grant development, and assist in formulating strategies for new opportunities.

This role is ideal for a self-starter, someone who thrives in dynamic environments, seeks professional growth, and sees themselves evolving into a future leader within the organization. At Finom, we value integrity, hard work, initiative, and transparency, and we are looking for someone who embodies these principles.

Key Responsibilities:

Research & Data Analysis:

• Support design and execution of qualitative and quantitative research assignments.
• Perform data cleaning, analysis, and synthesis to generate actionable insights.
• Prepare literature reviews, technical briefs, and evidence summaries to inform programs and proposals.

Business Development:

• Support to track funding opportunities across sectors relevant to Finom's work.
• Continuously conduct market and donor landscape analysis.
• Contribute to the development of concept notes, proposals, and pitches.
• Draft business development strategies and implementation plans.

Operational & Strategic Support:

• Assist the Director of Programs in developing work plans, timelines, and progress tracking tools.
• Participate in internal brainstorming, proposal review, and bid preparation meetings.
Support preparation of reports, decks, and dashboards for internal and client-facing use.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven experience in data interpretation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to structure complex information into clear insights and arguments.
• Proven ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
• Prior experience or strong interest in business development, strategy, or consulting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., STATA, R, Power BI, Machine learning) is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., economics, statistics, social sciences, public health, or business); advanced degrees or certifications are an advantage.

What We Offer:

• A mission-driven and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Rapid professional growth and learning opportunities.
• Exposure to diverse projects across sectors and geographies.
Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to strategy and innovation in a fast-growing firm.

If you are passionate about evidence-driven impact and ready to grow with a values-driven organization, we would love to hear from you

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