Research Executive - Market, Strategy and Understanding at Ipsos

What will I be doing? 

• 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 Nigerian market
• Assists with research design for entire project / process on small pitches

What do I need to bring with me? 

• Professional / Tertiary: A degree / diploma in Marketing, Arts or Business is essential (an Honours degree would be an advantage)
• 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
• Analytical skills / Training skills / Delegation skills
• Excellent computing skills especially in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint