TNS Research International East Africa works for a variety of blue chip multinational companies as well as local andinternational Non-Governmental organizations, covering a vast range of business sectors in East, Central, West and Southern Africa.
TNS Research International is now recruiting an individual for the post of an:
1. Account Manager {two posts}.
One of these will be a generalist manager as per below, and one must have specific monitoring and evaluation skills.
Main responsibilities will include:
Planning and executing research projects
Managing and developing client relationships by providing the highest level of client service
Monitoring project costs and implementing cost effective solutions
Creation of proposals to meet client needs
Participating in costing processes, preparing draft costs & checking quotations
Project scheduling and managing change effectively
Creating project related materials
Working with team to analyze findings to generate insights and recommendations to meet clients' needs
Coaching/ on the job training for junior members
Promoting team spirit
Qualifications:
At least 4 years of progressive experience in market research and in particular social, public and political research, ideally in a commercially oriented research agency or organization.
A minimum of an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject in addition to the following skills:
Excellent project management – able to manage the details of research projects in multi-country environments ensuring perfect timing and great quality.
Good sales/negotiation/persuasion skills
Strong research knowledge, and enthusiasm to keep up-to-date with the latest in methodologies.
Self driven
Good communication and social skills
Demonstrated excellent client relationships development skills
Superior IT skills
Team player and organized team leader
For the M&E expert, at least 2 years in an environment designing and managing M&E programmes would be necessary.
Send CV and application letter to: Melissa.baker{at}tnsglobal.com
