Research Director Career Opportunity in Kenya

Job Title: Research Director

Company Profile:

Our Client rapidly growing to become 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

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 plansReviewing 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 clients Preparing & 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 plans Advising on organisation structure and resource development strategy Generation 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 experienceTo apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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