Duma
Works is recruiting Field
Researchers for
one of our esteemed clients: a supply firm for retail outlets all over Africa.
Role Summary:Collects, edits, processes, and coordinates research data in support of a specified research study or group of studies. Arranges and conducts field interviews as appropriate to the study, and records research data in accordance with specified protocol and procedures.
Role Summary:Collects, edits, processes, and coordinates research data in support of a specified research study or group of studies. Arranges and conducts field interviews as appropriate to the study, and records research data in accordance with specified protocol and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Travels
to field sites to collect and record data and/or samples as appropriate to
the specific objectives of the study.
- As
appropriate to the specified position, codes and verifies data in
accordance with specified research protocol and coding procedures, and
enters data into a computer database and/or spread sheet application for
subsequent analysis.
- Develops
or assists in the development of survey/interview schedules; contacts
potential subjects to introduce and explain study objectives and protocol,
and to arrange interviews in person.
- Identifies
and compiles lists of potential research subjects in accordance with study
objectives and parameters, as appropriate to the individual position.
- Conducts
and record interviews with subjects, in accordance with predetermined
interview protocol, data collection procedures, and documentation
standards.
- Reviews
and edits data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information; follows
up with subjects to resolve problems or clarify data collected.
- May
set up, calibrate, and maintain field research equipment, as specified by
the requirements of the study.
- Performs
miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Completed
degree or a diploma in a marketing or related field, from an
accredited institution
- At
least one year experience in field research
- At
least one year experience in marketing
- Resides
within Eastlands
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Knowledge
of research planning and scheduling techniques.
- Ability
to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Skill
in identifying and recruiting research subjects.
- Interviewing
and data collection skills.
- Ability
to understand and apply specified field and/or laboratory research
procedures and protocols.
- Ability
to evaluate, verify and edit research data.
- Computer/Mobile
data entry skills.
- Skill
in the use of computer spread sheet and/or database applications in the
compilation
Applications letters and detailed CV are to be sent by email to apply@dumaworks.com marking the subject as “2139”, Your Full name & Phone number e.g. 2139, Barack Obama, 07xxxxxxxxx. If you don’t follow these instructions, your application will not go through
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