Outbound Research Specialist
<h3 data-path-to-node="8">About us</h3>
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<p>Moniepoint Inc. is Africa’s all-in-one financial platform, helping 20 million businesses and individuals access seamless payments, banking, credit, cross-border, and business management tools each month. </p>
<p>As Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer, we power most of the country’s point-of-sale (POS) transactions. Through our subsidiaries, Moniepoint Inc. processes over $250 billion in digital payment transaction value annually.<span data-path-to-node="9,1"><span class="citation-101"></span></span></p>
<h3 data-path-to-node="10">About this role</h3>
<p id="p-rc_d50118ae164696bf-21" data-path-to-node="11"><span data-path-to-node="11,1"><span class="citation-89">The Outbound Research Specialist provides essential operational and logistical support to the Customer Research function, with a focus on reaching customer segments that are not accessible through digital or in-app channels. </span></span><span data-path-to-node="11,4"><span class="citation-88">The role conducts structured outbound research calls, recruits research participants, supports field-based data collection, and assists with direct customer engagement activities. </span></span></p>
<p id="p-rc_d50118ae164696bf-22" data-path-to-node="12"><span data-path-to-node="12,1"><span class="citation-87">This role is foundational for individuals building a career in customer research, offering hands-on experience in research coordination, data collection, and participant management under the guidance of experienced team members. </span></span><span data-path-to-node="12,4"><span class="citation-86">At Moniepoint, the experiences of the customers who use our POS devices, transact in markets, or are served by agents in areas with limited connectivity matter as much as any in-app user's—this role exists to make sure their voice is heard. </span></span></p>
<h3 data-path-to-node="13">Responsibilities</h3>
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<li><strong>Outbound Research Calls</strong>
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<li>Conduct structured outbound research calls to customers from an assigned daily queue, following approved scripts and protocols</li>
<li>Administer customer satisfaction and experience surveys over the phone, capturing both quantitative scores and qualitative verbatim responses</li>
<li>Log every call outcome accurately and completely — call disposition, survey responses, and observation notes — before proceeding to the next record</li>
<li>Adhere to all consent, data handling, and opt-out requirements for every call, without exception</li>
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<li><strong>Participant Recruitment & Panel Support</strong>
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<li>Identify and recruit customers for qualitative research interviews based on criteria provided by CX Researchers and Team Leads</li>
<li>Screen potential participants against research criteria before confirming their participation</li>
<li>Introduce the Moniepoint research community to interested customers, following approved consent processes to onboard new participants</li>
<li>Support the Research Operations Coordinator in maintaining participant records and tracking recruitment pipelines</li>
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</ul>
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<li><strong>Ad Hoc Data Collection</strong>
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<li>Conduct short structured phone surveys and screener interviews as directed by the Research Operations Coordinator or CX Research Team Leads</li>
<li>Log all responses faithfully — never paraphrasing in a way that alters the meaning of what a customer said</li>
<li>Assist with preliminary data organization and tagging under the guidance of more senior team members</li>
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<p><strong>Field Observation & Support Centre Visits</strong></p>
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<li>Visit customer support centres and field locations at least monthly to observe real customer interactions and speak directly with customers</li>
<li>Log qualitative findings from field visits in the relevant research repository within 48 hours, tagged to the appropriate product area</li>
<li>Report patterns from support centre and field visits to the relevant CX Researcher promptly</li>
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<p><strong>Learning & Development</strong></p>
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<li>Actively learn and apply fundamental research methodologies, tools, and best practices</li>
<li>Demonstrate increasing independence in managing routine research support tasks over time</li>
<li>Participate in team knowledge sharing and contribute to a strong research culture</li>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="15">Experience & Background</h3>
<ul>
<li id="p-rc_d50118ae164696bf-37" data-path-to-node="16,0,1"><span data-path-to-node="16,0,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,0,1,0" data-index-in-node="0"><span class="citation-71">Customer-Facing Experience:</span></strong><span class="citation-71"> 1–3 years of experience in a customer-facing environment such as outbound calling, customer service, field sales, or similar roles. </span></span> </li>
<li id="p-rc_d50118ae164696bf-38" data-path-to-node="16,1,1"><span data-path-to-node="16,1,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,1,1,0" data-index-in-node="0"><span class="citation-70">Domain Advantage:</span></strong><span class="citation-70"> Prior experience specifically within customer support is considered a distinct advantage. </span></span> </li>
<li id="p-rc_d50118ae164696bf-39" data-path-to-node="16,2,1"><span data-path-to-node="16,2,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,2,1,0" data-index-in-node="0"><span class="citation-69">Education:</span></strong><span class="citation-69"> Bachelor's degree in any field, preferably with completed coursework in research methods, social sciences, business, or marketing. </span></span> </li>
<li id="p-rc_d50118ae164696bf-40" data-path-to-node="16,3,1"><span data-path-to-node="16,3,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,3,1,0" data-index-in-node="0"><span class="citation-68">Autonomy:</span></strong><span class="citation-68"> Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision on routine tasks. </span></span> </li>
<li id="p-rc_d50118ae164696bf-41" data-path-to-node="16,4,1"><span data-path-to-node="16,4,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,4,1,0" data-index-in-node="0"><span class="citation-67">Preferred Experience:</span></strong><span class="citation-67"> Prior experience in a research-related role, research internship, or a support capacity within a technology or financial services company. </span></span> </li>
<li id="p-rc_d50118ae164696bf-42" data-path-to-node="16,5,1"><span data-path-to-node="16,5,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,5,1,0" data-index-in-node="0"><span class="citation-66">Systems Familiarity:</span></strong><span class="citation-66"> Experience utilizing a phone-based CRM or contact center platform is preferred. </span></span></li>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="17">Skills & Competencies</h3>
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<li id="p-rc_d50118ae164696bf-43" data-path-to-node="18,0,1"><span data-path-to-node="18,0,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="18,0,1,0" data-index-in-node="0"><span class="citation-65">Communication:</span></strong><span class="citation-65"> Clear, professional verbal communication skills in English. </span></span> </li>
<li id="p-rc_d50118ae164696bf-44" data-path-to-node="18,1,1"><span data-path-to-node="18,1,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="18,1,1,0" data-index-in-node="0"><span class="citation-64">Interaction:</span></strong><span class="citation-64"> Comfortable initiating conversations with completely new contacts and keeping them effectively focused. </span></span> </li>
<li id="p-rc_d50118ae164696bf-45" data-path-to-node="18,2,1"><span data-path-to-node="18,2,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="18,2,1,0" data-index-in-node="0"><span class="citation-63">Languages:</span></strong><span class="citation-63"> Proficiency in at least one major Nigerian language (Yoruba, Igbo, or Hausa) is strongly preferred. </span></span> </li>
<li id="p-rc_d50118ae164696bf-46" data-path-to-node="18,3,1"><span data-path-to-node="18,3,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="18,3,1,0" data-index-in-node="0"><span class="citation-62">Data Discipline:</span></strong><span class="citation-62"> Accurate, disciplined data capture habits—focusing entirely on logging what customers actually say, not what is expected. </span></span> </li>
<li id="p-rc_d50118ae164696bf-47" data-path-to-node="18,4,1"><span data-path-to-node="18,4,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="18,4,1,0" data-index-in-node="0"><span class="citation-61">Organization:</span></strong><span class="citation-61"> Strong organizational skills and sharp attention to detail. </span></span> </li>
<li id="p-rc_d50118ae164696bf-48" data-path-to-node="18,5,1"><span data-path-to-node="18,5,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="18,5,1,0" data-index-in-node="0"><span class="citation-60">Empathy:</span></strong><span class="citation-60"> A high level of empathy paired with a genuine interest in deeply understanding people. </span></span> </li>
<li id="p-rc_d50118ae164696bf-49" data-path-to-node="18,6,1"><span data-path-to-node="18,6,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="18,6,1,0" data-index-in-node="0"><span class="citation-59">Software Tools:</span></strong><span class="citation-59"> Proficiency in standard office software platforms (Google Workspace or Microsoft Office). </span></span> </li>
<li id="p-rc_d50118ae164696bf-50" data-path-to-node="18,7,1"><span data-path-to-node="18,7,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="18,7,1,0" data-index-in-node="0"><span class="citation-58">Research Principles:</span></strong><span class="citation-58"> A basic understanding of qualitative and quantitative research principles. </span></span> </li>
<li id="p-rc_d50118ae164696bf-51" data-path-to-node="18,8,1"><span data-path-to-node="18,8,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="18,8,1,0" data-index-in-node="0"><span class="citation-57">Platform Literacy:</span></strong><span class="citation-57"> Familiarity with standard survey platforms or project management tools.</span></span></li>
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