Junior Research Executive

We are your trusted market intelligence consultancy with offices in Nairobi Kenya, Addis Ababa Ethiopia, Dar es salaam, Tanzania and Kampala Uganda and additionally cover markets such as Rwanda, Nigeria and Egypt through our exclusive partners. We are dedicated to providing well thought out research and insights and are well equipped with the latest technology and an astute and well-motivated lean staff capable of turning around quality results within short notices. Our partnerships with other great minds in the industry helps our clients better serve their customers as well as deliver a superior customer experience.

Qualification: BA/BSc

Job Experience: At least 2 years’ experience in a research related field

Role Overview

This is a junior support role. The main purpose being to ensure the smooth running of research projects and overall handling of project logistics with supervision and to provide a safe pair of hands.

The main purpose as a Junior Research Executive, your primary responsibility is to assist and collaborate in the design, execution, and delivery of projects as well as developing of strong foundations in research-based consulting.

Job Details

As a Junior Research Executive, within the Qualitative or Quantitative research business, you are expected to:

• Assist with day-to-day client support to translate data into compelling stories;
• Start building relationships with our clients through day-to-day interaction;

Education and qualification

• Completed tertiary education - Degree in Marketing, Economics, Social Studies, Statistics, Psychology, and Business Management preferred.
• Previous market research exposure an advantage.

Capabilities

Technical skills

• Analytical ability with proven numeracy skills (Skills must be tested).
• Knowledge of basic statistics an advantage
• Computer literacy – proficiency on all MS Office packages (preferably conversant with Google drive) and ability to master other needed business tools. Business writing skills.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Working knowledge of different types of charts an advantage.
• Able to identify patterns and commonalities between seemingly disparate data points/observations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Timely delivery of assignments/Deadline orientated with an ability to handle stress/work under pressure

Soft Skills

• Values teamwork
• Ability to multitask
• Good leadership skills/Takes Initiative/self-starter
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal/external clients using logical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• An ability to build positive relationships with internal and external clients.
• Natural curiosity, a can-do attitude and comfort with exploring problems to find solutions.
• Willingness to accept responsibility and accountability for work
• Customer service orientation

Method of Application