Ipsos Synovate Research Executive Job Vacancy in Kenya

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Ipsos - Synovate is a prime source of holistic market information services that enhance planning and decision making in the Private, NGO and Public Sectors across sub-Saharan Africa.

We are an integrated media research & media monitoring, social and market research company providing evidence and insights which inform and advise on a wide range of business and social issues.

Research Executive - Kenya

The Research Executive is responsible for research projects and related production tasks under the supervision of a Senior Research Executive/Research Manager/Senior Research Manager.

This includes proposal writing, sample design, questionnaire design and testing, field materials preparation, table specifications, analysis plans, analysis, report writing and presentation preparation.

The Role:

Project Execution

Executing a field brief and supervising the process until the deliverables like a draft report or transcripts.

Specifically:

• Preparation of draft project documents with guidance of the executive in charge that includes project instruments or quotations
• Project’s desk research
• Briefing of project teams together with the executive in charge
• Update project references
• Project budgeting and expenditure controls

Quality Control

Review and ensure that high quality standards of work are maintained on all:

• Project documents
• Draft study materials
• Project plans
• Draft reports
• Field execution
• Data – final transcripts

Client Relationship Management & Business Development

• Ensuring that the Client is informed regarding the progress of projects.
• Identifying new opportunities for research in Kenya & the region
• Providing input into proposals

Research Design

• Providing input into the design of relevant research instruments (questionnaires, discussion guides, interviewer briefs, sampling plans, etc)

Report Writing

• Write accurate and insightful reports keeping proposal requirements and objectives in mind and adhere to relevant Ipsos Synovate Sub Saharan Africa standards

Presentations

• Ensure that a presentation review meeting is set up with Senior Research Executive/Research Manager/ Senior Research Manager
• Design presentation according to client and Ipsos Synovate Sub Saharan Africa standards

Team and people management

• Responsible for coaching / on the job training for junior team members
• Proactively responsible for their own learning & development
• Promote team spirit

The Person:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A relevant University Degree
• A minimum of 2 years experience in market research
• Good knowledge of market research methodologies (preferably with an emphasis on quantitative research, but having both quantitative and qualitative experience will be an advantage)
• Strong numeric skills
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Kiswahili
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively
• Team leadership and project management skills
• Strong Analytical skills
• Excellent computing skills especially in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Personal Attributes
• Self-driven and results-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people of all levels.
• High degree of professionalism in dealing with confidential matters.
• Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external client relationships
• Attention to detail
• A flexible and proactive approach.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly within and outside Kenya

Application Procedure

Please email a CV and covering letter explaining why you are interested in this position to careers-ke@Synovate.co.ke

Applications will not be considered if covering letter is not attached.

Include “Research Executive” in the cover letter and email subject header.

Deadline for application: 5pm, Monday, 20th February 2012

For more information on Ipsos-Synovate please visit: www.ipsos.com

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