TNS Social Research Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Research Manager, Social Research TNS Social and Political Research DivisionBased in Nairobi

Are you a strong quantitative or qualitative researcher? 

Want to work hard in a high pressure environment but learn something new every day?  Always be challenged and surprised? Want to help organization achieve more positive social impacts in Africa? Then work in the TNS Social Research Division

Position Scope: Based in Nairobi and reporting to Director of research and insight in the social research division, the position holder will manage a range of project and develop client relationships.  Depending on your technical area of strength whether it be qualitative or quantitative, you will be involved in a variety of project activities and provided with the necessary supports from other members of the team to enable you to deliver on a wide range of projects including allowing you to engage and learn about areas you may not be so familiar with.  
Projects are conducted across Sub-Saharan Africa and other developing regions, coordinated from Nairobi.

The key goal of our division is to help our clients make better decision to achieve their social development objectives and create impact on communities. 

TNS is a global leader in impact assessment, monitoring and evaluation, needs assessment, large-scale surveys, complex statistical analysis, tracking studies, new product and service development testing, ethnographic and participatory research and opinion polling.  A large proportion of our business in East Africa involves working on research projects for donors, NGOs and governments in the field of health, agriculture, governance, education, water and sanitation and poverty more generally among other areas.

Main Responsibilities:All responsibilities relate to managing of qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods primary research projects, namelyPlanning and execution – study design, tool development, preparatory for fieldwork, fieldwork monitoring, analysis and report writingManaging and developing client relationships by providing the highest level of client serviceMonitoring project costs and implementing cost effective solutions Creation of proposals to meet client needsParticipating in costing processes, preparing draft costs & checking quotationsCoaching/ on the job training for junior members and in some instances managing juniorsDelegation of tasks to juniors in consultation with a directorPromoting team spirit and encouraging team cohesionFostering a learning environment through sharing ideas, information, and so Working hours are flexible depending on what you agree with your directorExcellent written and oral communication skillsPassion for researching and understanding peopleIntegrity Commitment to deliver on timeIntrinsic desire to learnMulti-tasker – running two to six projects at different stages of executionInitiative and flexibilityWilling to work as part of the team to bring solutions to issuesAt least 4 years of experience in primary research and in particular social research, ideally in a commercially oriented research agency or organizationOr at least 4 years consulting experienceA minimum of an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject such as sociology, social anthropology, statistics or similar 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 skillsStrong research knowledge and enthusiasm to keep up-to-date with the latest in methodologies.Self-driven and hard-working to meet deadlines.Good communication and social skills.Demonstrated excellent client relationships development skillsTeam player and organized team leaderThis is a position of a gross salary of US$2,500 – 7,600 p.c.m (depending on level) + health care for self and dependents, school fees to fixed limit, help settling in if expatriate, pension scheme.  Salary would be negotiable depending on years of experience – so could be lower or higher than this amount.

Please note that similar positions are available in Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa (South African citizens only), so please let us know if you are interested in those localities.

If you believe you fit this profile send your application by email including a short summary of why your experience meets the above, would be the ideal candidate to reach not later than 20th June 2014.  

Also please include in your application information about any written reports, peer reviewed journal articles, abstracts, technical briefs, concept papers and other to demonstrate the quality of your writing.  For each of these materials also provide a reference we can speak to.

If you would like more information about the position, please contact us to arrange a chat.

Email: Kethi.Mulei@tnsglobal.com AND Melissa.baker@tnsglobal.com AND Annerose.njoki@tnsglobal.com