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Sunday, 15 September 2013

RESEARCH EXECUTIVE (JOBS AND VACANCIES IN KENYA SEPTEMBER 2013)

Reports to: - Qualitative Director
Main Purpose of the Job
To provide research support to Client Services (Qualitative).
Key responsibilities
  • Writing market research proposals (with appropriate training)
  • Designing research approaches (with appropriate training)
  • Attending and running focus groups and in-depth interviews (with appropriate training)
  • Analysis of research outputs and writing reports (with appropriate training)
  • MB expects all employees to adhere to the requirements of our quality management system which is certified to ISO20252

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience

  • A university degree and/or business school degree
  • Has ideally studied either Anthropology, Philosophy, Psychology and other social sciences
  • Has ideally studied abroad
  • Fluent in English and with Swahili. French will be an added advantage
Technical Competencies Required
  • Experience working in an office environment
  • Good computer literacy (e.g. Microsoft office)
  • Possible work experience in a different country (client or agency side)

Personal/Behavioural Competencies
  • A keen interest in business and brands (local and international)
  • A natural fascination and curiosity with people & behaviours
  • The ability to see behaviours and attitudes for what they are vs. judging and dismissing those which they do not like
  • A flexibility and able to adapt to new surroundings/situations with ease
  • Should be willing to travel across East Africa (regularly) and the rest of Africa
  • Considers themselves to be thoughtful and intellectually curious
  • Is likely to be interested in the arts, writing, theatre, drama, and other creative pursuits
  • A love of reading and literature in general
  • Engaged with social media
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills

How to Apply
The closing date for receiving applications is 30th September, 2013.

Interested applicants who meet the requirements are encouraged to send their application/CV to nancy.ntinu@millwardbrown.com .