Ipsos Synovate
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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.Are you Curious?
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.
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:
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:
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
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
