M-KOPA

Financial Services

CustomerInsightsAssociate

nairobi, nairobi county, kenya FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Customer Insights Associate at M-KOPA. Skills: UX research, Qualitative data, Insight generation. Conduct usability tests. Conduct interviews”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Demonstrable experience conducting UX research, Moderated usability testing, Semi-structured interviewing, Survey design, Work with qualitative data, Coding responses, Identifying patterns, Producing synthesis artefacts, Affinity maps, Insight lists, Structured approach

Nice to Have

Familiarity with M-KOPA's markets, Curiosity about usability challenges

What You'll Do.

Conduct usability tests

Manage fieldwork logistics

Code qualitative data

Synthesize qualitative data

Produce insight lists

Produce structured reports

Contribute to research rituals

Raise questions on briefs

Apply AI-assisted tools

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with senior researchers; Work with cross-functional teams; Partner with diverse employees

Full Job Description

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