Research Executive Tempo Inteiro

The Ipsos Mozambique is hiring a Research Executive.

The Research Executive (RE) is responsible for the design and monitoring of research projects and the logical interpretation of research results. They can take responsibility for their own time and work and have the knowledge and experience to complete several research tasks with supervision from the Senior Research Executive (SRE). Their role in research decision making is incremental and they provide useful input into study, material, and presentation design.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees the entire research process from start to finish together with the Senior Research Executive;
• Timing, briefs (project and interviewer / moderator), moderating (in the qualitative team), desk research, screener design, questionnaire / discussion guide design, sampling, analysis plans, tab specs, data processing, report design / templates, data analysis and insights and presentations;
• Ensures research basics and disciplines are implemented and upheld, including logic checks, checklists, task instructions (TIMS), document standards and policies and procedures (P&P),
• Responsible for overall quality control and all quality control documentation,
• Ensures the process runs according to deadlines and budget together with the Project Manager;
• Attempts initial value add / insights at each stage (development area);
• Develops basic Solutions knowledge;
• Ensures integration of information from multiple sources where applicable and available;
• Conducts desk research to add value to all reports / presentations and assist the client in understanding the South African market;
• Assists with research design for entire project / process on small pitches.

Knowledge and Skills

Education

• Professional / Tertiary: A degree / diploma in Marketing, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, Economics or Business is essential (an honors degree would be an advantage);
• School: Matric.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Research Executive in a Market Research company;
• Minimum 2 years’ practical experience and understanding of the research process in order to coordinate a research project from start to finish;
• Understanding of basic methodologies and techniques to provide input into research design.

Additional Requirements

• Good people management skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Good time management skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines;
• Proficiency with the MS Office package;
• Ability to learn other software packages;
• Strong communication and orientation skills, well developed organisational and analysis skills and a proven ability to work effectively under time pressuer tp deliever quality work that meets and exceeds client expectations.

Note:

The application will not be considered if an application letter is not attached. Please include “Administrative Assistant” in the application letter and in the subject of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.