Associate Research Director Job in Kenya

Job Title: Associate Research Director

Job Ref.: CIK-262545

Reports To: Research Director

Our client, a research organization is seeking to recruit for a seasoned Associate Research Director position. 

The ideal candidate should have minimum at least 10 years’ experience in market research gained from working at middle to senior level in an agency. 
Main Purpose of the Job
  • In charge of research project management & analysis and field work operations.
  • Providing technical support and business development assistance to Consumer Insight offices outside Kenya (currently in Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa and Nigeria).
  • Writing, reviewing and presenting proposals and reports.
  • Development, implementation and monitoring of business targets and plans
Scope of Job

Staff Supervision and Responsibilities

Staff Reporting Directly to the Job Holder
  • Research Manager (1)
Other Staff Reporting Indirectly
  • Research Executive (1)
  • Research Executive Trainee (1)
 Principal Responsibilities
  • Reviewing new client briefs, discussing the research approach & allocating proposal preparation work to the research teams
  • Reviewing research proposals/ presentations prepared by research teams
  • Reviewing research instruments (questionnaires, discussion guides, observation checklists) prepared by research teams
  • Reviewing analysis plans made by analysis department/ research teams
  • Reviewing research reports/ presentations prepared by research teams
  • Preparing research instruments (questionnaires, discussion guides, observation checklists) for key clients
  • Preparing & presenting research reports to key clients
  • Reviewing client mails/ calls, and answering them appropriately
  • Reviewing progress & job updates with the research, analysis & field teams and resolving conflicts/ problems/ issues
  • Providing all the support above to country offices outside Kenya on need basis
  • Recruiting, motivating, training and evaluation of research project teams, analysts and field workers
  • Reviewing business performance, developments and implementation of business plans
  • Advising on organisation structure and resource development strategy
  • Generation of new business
Person Specifications

Education Qualification and Training
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, statistics, commerce, economics or related fields
  • Training in Marketing Research and Data Analysis
Desirable
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration/ Management
  • Further Education in Management from reputable institutions
Knowledge and Skills
  • Good analytical skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Team building and team leadership skills
  • Good organisation skills
  • Good mentoring skills
  • Good computer skills
  • Excellent communication skills         
Experience
  • At least 7 years’ experience in market research gained from working at middle to senior level in an agency
Desirable
  • At least 5 years’ brand/marketing management or advertising experience
Personal Attributes
  • Honest/Integrity
  • Reliability
  • Consumer empathy
  • Problem solving ability
  • Quick thinker
  • Proactive and confidence
  • High initiative
  • High level of Accuracy/Attention to detail
  • Open mindedness
  • Results oriented
  • Diplomatic and tactful
How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, send your CV and a cover letter that clearly explains your suitability for the role; with 3 referees to quality2015jobs@gmail.com  (Subject of the email should be the title of the POSITION APPLIED FOR + JOB REF)

If you are not interested in this opportunity today, please refer any friend or colleague you know that might suit the required profile.

Applications NOT MEETING minimum requirements will not be considered. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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