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.
Senior Research Executive - Kenya
This role exists to manage and execute research projects in a manner that ensures client satisfaction.
The role holder manages and oversees multiple projects, ensuring that the work standards are of a high quality, deadlines are met and that projects are completed within budget. The role holder is also responsible for day to day client liaison in terms of queries and feedback.
The Role:
Project Management
- Ensuring
that projects are completed on time, on budget and to the expected quality
standards.
Client Relationship Management and Business Development
- Managing
the relationship with clients on a day-to-day basis and keeping them
informed regarding the progress of projects.
- Provide
technical and commercial input into proposals in terms of research design,
methodologies, costs, deliverables & timing.
- To keep
abreast of current offerings and developments within Ipsos Synovate Sub
Saharan Africa and in the research world at large to ensure that proposals
and pitches are both competitive and differentiating
- To keep
abreast of competitors’ research offerings where Ipsos Synovate Sub
Saharan Africa operates
- To
ensure that industry and research knowledge is integrated from other
projects, desk research and other teams/sources to obtain a consolidated,
competitive offering
Research Design
- Designing
the relevant research instruments (questionnaires, discussion guides,
interviewer briefs, sampling plans, etc)
Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Ensure
accuracy of information received from Data processing
- Ensure
generation of accurate analytical reports
- Ensure
all interpretation is in accordance with findings
Report Writing
- Write
accurate and insightful reports keeping proposal requirements and
objectives in mind and adhere to relevant Ipsos Synovate Sub Saharan
Africa standards
- Consult
other relevant external data and analyze market trends that will enhance
and add value to the Report
Presentations
- Design
presentation according to client and Synovate Pan Africa
Standard requirements
- Make
presentation to Client when required
Leadership, 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 3 years experience in market research
- Solid
knowledge of market research services and tools (preferably with an
emphasis on quantitative custom research, but having both quantitative and
qualitative experience will be an advantage)
- Knowledgeable
on industry issues
- Knowledge
and experience in preparing budgets and cost management
- Excellent
command of spoken and written English
- Exceptional
presentation skills
- Ability
to work under pressure and manage time effectively
- Excellent
leadership and project management skills
- Strong
Analytical skills, Training skills and Delegation skills
- Excellent
computing skills especially in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Personal Attributes
- Self-driven
and results-oriented
- Excellent
organisational and 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
- Strong
influencing, negotiation and problems solving skills.
- The
ability to offer solutions to drive change and improvements.
- A
flexible and proactive approach.
- Ability
to manage and coach more junior members of the team.
- 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 “Senior Research Executive” in the cover letter and email subject header.
Deadline for application: Monday, 20th February 2012
For more information on Ipsos-Synovate visit: www.ipsos.com