Research manager at Farsight Africa Group

JOB TITLE: RESEARCH MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: RESEARCH

REPORTING TO: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BASED AT: NAIROBI, KENYA

ABOUT FARSIGHT GROUP:

Farsight Africa Group is a leading full-service Pan-African communications company that delivers impactful solutions to companies, governments, development organizations and individuals across East Africa.

Farsight Africa Group has established a reputation in the marketplace for working in complex and challenging environments that demand a comprehensive understanding of local cultures, indigenous communication practices and relationships with stakeholders at both the grassroots and national level.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Research Manager is responsible for undertaking and delivering a wide range of research projects in our key areas. He/she will bring research, analytical, design and reporting expertise to the team, drawing upon a strong combination of both qualitative and quantitative experience.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Take the lead in managing and delivering research projects, from scoping through to methodology and report writing, including managing and developing client relationships
2. Deliver a wide range of social research techniques, including fieldwork such as in-person interviews, literature reviews, focus groups and data analysis;
3. Work with senior managers and directors to win new work from new and existing clients and proactively identify new business opportunities both in terms of research services and policy markets;
4. Plan and manage resources effectively, including financial budgets;
5. Manage junior research staff and subcontractors (including market research fieldwork) as necessary to achieve project objectives, seeking best value at all times;
6. Produce insightful research reports with sophisticated advice to support your clients in their decision-making;
7. Contribute to the development and profile of our research expertise with clients and key influencers;
8. Develop new business opportunities in line with the company’s strategic ambitions by contributing to developing and increasing our profile with customers and key influencers;
9. Ensure that the company is up to date with developments in specified policy areas and research markets;
10. Lead and support the development of new business opportunities, including preparing written proposals/bids for our prospective client;
11. Any other duties assigned by management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, with a focus in research, project management
• He/she should demonstrate at least 5 years of working experience in both the research sector and project management
• Demonstrated professional leadership and the ability to coordinate a team of professionals.
• Experience designing qualitative fieldwork (such as depth interviewing and involvement in focus groups) and quantitative fieldwork (such as survey questionnaires, data analysis, data visualization) and support presentation design and delivery.
• Previous work in Somalia will have an added advantage

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent client-facing and internal verbal and written communication skills. Familiarity with the Somali language would be an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multi-tasking.
• Ability to predict challenges and proactively head-off obstacles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, innovative and solutions-oriented.