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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.
Senior Research Executive (QUANT) – Tanzania
The Role:An exciting business seeks an exciting individual...
Are You the One?
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.
Senior Research Executive (QUANT) – Tanzania
- Responsible
for both accounts and individual projects within a quantitative remit, for
growing business within the specialism from both existing and new clients,
managing and leading the research team in terms of development,
efficiency, staff continuity, capacity and research. This function takes
on both a management role as well as a technical role.
- Ensure
profitability of all projects at proposal and work stage.
- Enable
Ipsos Synovate Tanzania to maintain the cutting edge in terms of
personnel, research methodologies, knowledge and insights. This involves
an influence on the strategic direction and operating plan of the business
through reporting on emerging opportunities and threats, and providing a
consistent and integrated view of customers through the interpretation of
market and customer data.
- Developing
& strengthening relationships with current and potential clients.
- Ensuring
the team’s focus is in alignment with Ipsos Synovate Global & Ipsos
Sub Saharan Africa strategic focus.
- Support
sales through input into research design for key clients as well as
insights into results obtained from research conducted for key clients.
- People
management in the research team in terms of recruiting, training,
retention and promotion, allocating and monitoring work.
The Person:
To be successful in this role you will have:
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Preferably
hold Tanzanian Citizenship
- Bachelors
degree with second class honours
- At
least 3 - 5 years experience in market research at executive level,
specialism in quantitative research
- Good
command of written & spoken English, strong communication and
influencing skills
- Proven
ability to effectively communicate insights to all levels of the business
in a practical, user friendly and meaningful way
- Ability
to turn data into actionable intelligence / insights
- Strong
research relationships and networks
- Exceptional
Client Relationship Management skills
- Sound
knowledge of interpreting & 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
- Ability
to work and deliver under pressure
- Good
report writing skills
- Strong
management and supervisory skills
- Interpersonal
and good organizational skills
- Time,
costing and project management skills
- Self
driven, results oriented, shows exceptional initiative and is focused on
quality and profit
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Ipsos Synovate’s values.
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts to; careers-ke@synovate.com
Deadline for application is 31st January 2012
For more information on Ipsos Synovate Sub Saharan Africa visit:www.synovate.co.ke or www.ipsos.com
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