Scope of work:
- Support in designing Terms of Reference, implementation & dissemination strategy for (i) Microfinance Digitization research (ii) DFS Consumer Behavior Study (iii) Micro-merchant centric data generation & research and other new sector specific exploratory research undertaken during the contracted period as per the project implementation plan;
- Use demand, supply and policy level data for Bangladesh, collected through field surveys and available data sources, to develop financial inclusion and digital financial services related insights, knowledge materials and policy notes ensuring gender inclusion in such analysis;
- Periodically harvest, curate, and disseminate available data sources on financial inclusion and digital financial services with particular reference to Findex, Financial Inclusion Insights, Mix Market data, World Development Indicators, Global Gender Report, Financial diaries and other datasets;
- Work with Communications Officer to produce and coordinate presentation and communication materials including reports, policy notes, graphs, charts, info-graphics, blogs and other presentation material based on qualitative and quantitative research findings. Disseminate knowledge at forums, webinars, and workshops;
- Identify areas where communications and data-sharing can enhance efficiency, encourage collaboration and generate incentives to innovate in Bangladesh on digital financial inclusion;
- Support development of policy notes, background papers, discussion highlights and other knowledge products for Digital Finance Consultative Group (DFCG) learning sessions, high level policy dialogues and issue based meetings with DFS regulators and private sector stakeholders;
- Support in developing background papers/ notes on thematic DFS issues, session proceedings and communication materials outlined for the International Conference scheduled in September 2019;
- Undertake case studies and publish knowledge products (i.e. blogs, articles, reports etc.) based on the micro-merchant centered business innovation models supported by the programme;
- Support in executive mentoring and capacity development of DFS policy makers and regulators through developing presentations and session contents;
- Create and manage a knowledge management depository for the programme with all accomplished research and knowledge products;
- Coordinate data generation, research and knowledge management activities throughout the contracted period engaging with concerned public and private sector stakeholders in Bangladesh.
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