Assistant Research Manager at Kantar

Ref Id: R008658

Details

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The Purpose of the Role
Associate Research Managers are responsible for:

• Project and people management
• Analysing data
• Managing project scripting
• Developing best practice research process documents in line with development practise conventions – inception report, survey manuals, data management manuals etc
• Preparing PowerPoint and MS Word reports/ presentations
• Preparing research instruments (questionnaires, discussion guides, observation checklists)
• Preparing & presenting research reports to key clients
• Preparing research instruments (questionnaires, discussion guides, observation checklists) for key clients

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Political Science, Economics or related field from a respected University
• An advanced degree in development or public policy is an advantage
• At least 4 years’ experience in a similar position ​of a reputable research agency or a development organisation or NGO. A combination of client and agency experience is an added advantage.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be able to manage both qualitative and quantitative approaches
• Must be able to code qualitative data
• Good client management skills
• High proficiency in statistics
• Good analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team building and team leadership skills
• Good organisation skills
• Good knowledge of MS Suite
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication skills.

Kantar Rewards Statement
At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver