Real People
is a fast growing multinational financial institution, providing responsible
finance for sustainable futures.
At Real
People we provide a participative platform focused on our customers, while
embracing the values of Self Improvement, Respect, Innovation, Partnership and
Teamwork.
We are
looking to fill the position of Research Assistant within the Head Office based in
Nairobi:
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
- East Africa
Main Purpose of the Role
- To provide high level of research support and to carry out research duties on various projects.
- Manage quantitative/qualitative research projects, with a senior member of the business overseeing the work.
- Responsible for selecting the appropriate research methodology and supporting techniques to meet the defined business objectives.
- Depending upon the selected methods, develop or assist in the development of the research instrument.
- Review the collected data, author reports and makes business-oriented recommendations to the responsible department.
- Carry out research presentations as and when required.
Education Requirements
- Bachelors or advanced degree in business, mathematics, or the sciences
- Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, and SPSS/SAS
Experience
- A minimum of 2 years within the custom Market Research industry
- 1 year experience in financial sector will be an added advantage
- Academic and practical experience with a wide array of new product, brand and customer satisfaction research methodologies
- Exceptional written and oral communication abilities
- Strong analytic skills with experience in statistical modeling and analysis
- Experience of managing conflicting priorities and co-coordinating multiple tasks in a highly pressurized environment.
- Experience of preparing and delivering against agreed plans and budgets.
Key Result Areas
Research
- Carry out research duties on the business growth, including basic quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Read and synthesize research literature from a variety of sources (policy and academic) in response to research questions
- Data collection and management
- Contribute to the writing of research reports and other research outputs
- Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new research skills linked to the projects
Support & Assistance
- Provide project and events support such as:
- Support in setting up focus groups
- Support in setting up case studies
- Support in setting up events
- Manage time effectively in order to meet tight deadlines
- Deliver high quality work that ensures stakeholders satisfaction
- Develop key competencies at an appropriate level to provide first rate support
- Provide general administrative support as required
Other
- Undertake any other reasonable task as may be required from time to time
If you meet
the above requirements and have the drive to rise up to the expectations placed
on this position, submit your application letter with a detailed CV indicating
your current and expected remuneration, names and contacts of three
professional referees and your daytime contacts to be sent to the following
email address recruitment@realpeople.co.ke
on or before Friday 18th July 2014.
Applications
will only be processed if they are sent to the email address provided,
specifying the position as the subject title, for example Research Assistant.
Please note
that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Visit our
website www.realpeople.co.za or www.realpeople.co.ke for more details
about Real People.
