Senior Research Executive

About the role

A reputable research organisation based in Accra, with a presence in Nigeria and conducting research across Africa, is looking for a Senior Research Executive. The role coordinates and supervises research activities so that the company meets client expectations for professional project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate research projects, including drafting proposals, designing questionnaires, writing moderator guides, interpreting data analysis, writing reports and developing recommendations.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of research projects.
• Moderate focus group discussions.
• Conduct qualitative or quantitative surveys, which may involve fieldwork, interviews and focus group assessments.
• Communicate with clients to understand and document their business objectives.
• Design qualitative and quantitative research plans for products in all stages of the product life cycle.
• Ensure projects meet external and internal requirements, including legal compliance and customer expectations.
• Liaise with team members and the project manager to set the project schedule and ensure successful completion.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in economics, psychology, mathematics, statistics, business communications or a related field; a master's degree is a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience in research.
• Ability to communicate in French is a plus.
• Proven track record of delivering research projects on time and keeping confidentiality.
• Good record of achieving research and fiscal targets.
• Reasonably firm professional with a good sense of humour.

Required skills

• Good writing, effective communication and analytical skills.
• Planning, organising and research skills.

To apply, candidates should send only their CV by email, stating the job title as the subject, before the closing date of 02 February 2017.