Ipsos Sub-Saharan Africa
Can you
deliver a first class service?
A promising
and exciting career awaits you to join the winning team...
Ipsos is a
world-leading research company operating in more than 80 countries. It has
revenues in excess of €1Bn and employs 16,000 staff worldwide. Ipsos provides
research services and strategic insight to the world’s largest corporations and
many public sector organizations.
The global
business lines are research services that fall into the categories of
marketing, advertising, loyalty, media, communications and technology and
public affairs.
In Kenya,
Ipsos is especially active in the media, communications and technology, public
affairs and marketing research areas.
Senior Research Executive
- Ipsos Business Consulting
Role Purpose: To be successful in this role you
will be able comfortable working autonomously, as well as part of larger teams,
delivering work of a high standard to your clients.
You will
have a keen understanding of what it takes to excel in a client-facing role and
place the interest of clients at the heart of everything that you do.
Key Responsibilities
Delivering
large and complex Research project engagements, both on and off client sites in
Sub-Saharan Africa.
Your work
on a typical assignment will include gathering primary and secondary data,
analyzing this information with a logic check, putting your findings,
conclusion and recommendations into a well-written English language report for
the client.
You will
liaise with our colleagues in other business areas and assist in agreeing
scope, being responsible for certain project deliverables and quality and
client satisfaction in your immediate area of responsibility.
Preparation
of robust and rigorous working papers and deliverables in line with Ipsos
Business Consulting standards and methodologies.
Helping
develop strong, long term client relationships.
Involvement
in supporting sales activities including assisting on proposals, identifying
opportunities during the course of engagements.
The Person
To be successful in
this role you will have:
- A relevant University Degree with upper second class honours, preferably in Commerce, Economics or International business
- A broad interest in business and commerce, including international business, strategy, marketing and economic issues
- A minimum of 3 years continuous experience in similar role and knowledge on industry issues
- At least 2 years’ experience in market research would be an added advantage
- An ability to absorb and analyze information quickly
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent reporting and presentation skills
- Ability to develop strong client relationships
- Attention to detail
- Ability to deliver work within tight time scales, to budget and to a high quality.
- Strong team player but able to work on own initiative.
- Ability to work in locations around Kenya as well as undertaking work in other Sub-Saharan countries
This is a
challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with
a strong commitment to Ipsos values.
If you
believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your
application and CV in detailing your experience for the post and include
daytime telephone contacts to: careers-ke@ipsos.com
Applications
will not be considered if covering letter is not attached. Include “Senior
Research Executive - Ipsos Business Consulting, Sub-Saharan Africa” in the
cover letter and email subject header.
Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For more
information on Ipsos please visit: www.ipsos.com
