Research Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya (KES 60K)

Position title: Research Officer
Salary: 60,000

Reporting to: Research Manager
 

Supervises: Research Assistants, Field team

Our client, a leading research company is seeking a well qualified individual to fill the position of Research Officer.

Job Summary: The Research Officer is responsible for ensuring that the whole research process is successfully executed and that the research objectives are met.

Duties and Responsibilities

Participate in sourcing Research jobs from potential clientsMeet targets on developing new business with new clientsResponsible for the whole research process and oversees the research teamResponsible for preparing proposals and tendersPrepare job costingsUpon being awarded a job, plans field work and selects a teamPrepare tools guided by research methodologyAssist Finance and admin in the preparation of budgets for the field work Carries out team briefings Ensures contractual agreements are signed.Plans the logistical processConducts dummy pilot interviewsDispatch team to fields with all the necessary toolsContinuously monitor team in the field (quality control – done by supervisor, reviewing hard copy questionnaires, keeping track of resources such as PDA, recorder)Guide and oversee data processing and coding of verbatims and data captureLiaise with client in data quality checks including data cleaningLeads data analysis statistics and ensures data matrix is adequate Responsible for quality control including to ensure tables make senseCompile reports and send top line report to client as well as deal with questions from clientsSubmit final report to client which may require presentationEnsure accounts team invoices client and follows up collectionResponsible for getting feedback from clientsEnsure all the documentation and proof is well maintainedManages and develops the research and office teamA Bachelors in any Social Sciences DegreeAt least 3-5 years solid experience in supervising researchStrong Research Project Management skillsGood management and leadership skillsStrong planning skillsA good understanding of data managementGood interpersonal skillsInterested candidates to submit their applications to the email jobs@fanisi.net by 17th September 2014.

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Only those shortlisted will be contacted.