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Research Jobs in Africa
One of Africa’s fastest growing market research agencies They are a market research company that does more than just research. They have been trusted by large multinationals in FMCG, finance, telecommunications and healthcare to conduct research in twenty different countries and are spreading their wings to cover all fifty-three They seek to recruit a:1. Research Director Reports to: Managing Director Main Purpose of the Job Overall 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 plansMain Responsibilities Reviewing new client briefs, discussing the research approach & allocating proposal preparation work to the research teamsReviewing research proposals/ presentations prepared by research teamsReviewing research instruments (questionnaires, discussion guides, observation checklists) prepared by research teamsReviewing analysis plans made by analysis department/ research teamsReviewing research reports/ presentations prepared by research teamsPreparing research instruments (questionnaires, discussion guides, observation checklists) for key clientsPreparing & presenting research reports to key clientsReviewing client mails/ calls, and answering them appropriatelyReviewing progress & job updates with the research, analysis & field teams and resolving conflicts/ problems/ issuesProviding all the support above to country offices outside Kenya on need basisRecruiting, motivating, training and evaluation of research project teams, analysts and field workersReviewing business performance, developments and implementation of business plansAdvising on organisation structure and resource development strategyGeneration of new businessRequired Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, statistics, commerce, economics or related fieldsMasters degree in Business Administration/ ManagementTraining in Marketing Research and Data AnalysisFurther Education in Management from reputable institutionsGood analytical skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsTeam building and team leadership skillsGood organisation skillsAt least 10 years’ experience in market research gained from working at middle to senior level in an agencyAt least 5 years’ brand/marketing management or advertising experienceSend cv quoting the position in the subject line to: mycv{at}myjobseye.com By: 30 November 2011 2. Research Manager Primary Responsibilities Achieving the agreed quarterly & annual business targetsEnsuring operating systems are adhered to in execution of all projectsClient relationship management including prospecting, brief taking, proposal preparing, field and analysis briefing and overseeing and report presentationEnsuring the completion of the necessary documentation on approval of proposal to facilitate proper and early commissioning and payment of projectsOverseeing the execution of research projects to ensure timely and accurate execution of all parts of the projectsRegular follow up with key client contacts on existing and potential research projectsDeveloping and growing the team of people working with by motivating, training, appraising and guiding themCollecting the final payment and getting client feedback on research projectAny other task that may be assigned by the Managing Director or Research Director from time to timeSkills and Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business, Mathematics, statistics, commerce, economics or any other related fieldPost graduate Marketing DiplomaMaster’s Degree in Social Sciences or in Business studies(desirable)At least 5 years’ experience in Market Research in a reputable company with exposure in Brand Management, AdvertisingGood analytical skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsTeam building and team leadership skillsGood organizationGood mentoring skillsGood computer skillsExcellent communication skillsAbility to work long hours and to withstand pressureInternational travelSending your CV to: recruiter{at}personnelresource.com Application deadline: 15 December 2011
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