Ipsos Synovate Research Manager Job in Kenya

Ipsos Synovate

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Ipsos is an innovative, entrepreneurial, client-focused organisation, providing research services to clients on a global basis. 

We set ourselves high standards and aim to work collaboratively in partnership with our teams in order to service our clients most effectively.
 

We are 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 Manager - Kenya

The role mainly is a technical market research role with staff management and business development tasks. 

The Research Manager is responsible for developing and strengthening relationships with current and potential clients by being the acknowledged expert in their field.
 

The holder of the position assists the management and leadership of the research team in staff development, creating efficiencies within the system, ensure staff continuity, and build capacity for research across different skill levels and in multiple markets in Africa.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• First Degree (Bachelors degree) with upper second class honours and a minimum of 5 years of relevant research experience at executive level.
• Masters degree an added advantage
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Fluent written and spoken English and strong communication and influencing skills with proven ability to effectively communicate insights to all levels of the business in a practical, user friendly and meaningful way
• Strong analytical skills and ability to turn data into actionable intelligence / insights
• Strong research relationships and networks
• Sound knowledge of interpreting and analyzing information
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word and SPSS and other survey analysis systems like Quantum
• Able to work within a multi-cultural environment
• Understanding of systems and processes
• Ability to work and deliver under pressure
• Good management and supervisory skills
• Good people skills and good organizational skills
• Time, costing and project management skills
• Self driven, results orientated, shows exceptional initiative and is focused on quality and cost efficiency
• Mature, credible and comfortable in dealing with clients

If you are this person, then you are right for us and we are right for you!
 

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

Applications will not be considered if covering letter is not attached. Include “Research Manager” in the cover letter and email subject header.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Deadline for application: 15th May 2013, 5pm

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