Ipsos Synovate Careers Data Processing Executive

Ipsos Synovate Careers in Kenya
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Ipsos is an innovative, entrepreneurial, client-focused organisation, providing research services to clients on a global basis.

We set ourselves high standards and aim to work collaboratively in partnership with our teams in order to service our clients most effectively.

We are a prime source of holistic market information services that enhance planning and decision making in the Private, NGO and Public Sectors across sub-Saharan Africa.

We are an integrated media research & media monitoring, social and market research company providing evidence and insights which inform and advise on a wide range of business and social issues.

Data Processing Executive - Pan Africa Hub

This role exists to check and process the data resulted through research methodologies in order to deliver quality data to clients.

Key responsibilities include:
    Produce accurate analysis/scripts of market research questionnaires
    Write basic logic routine checks to follow questionnaire routing
    Check columniation of paper questionnaires prior to field to ensure smooth processing through Operations (if required)
    Program production of tables and graphs
    Prepare tables in the format required and check for consistency, accuracy and logic
    Rules of logic control necessary to follow contingents in the tables
    Graphic presentation of data
    Controls data consistency within and between tables.
    Advise researchers on the most efficient way, from a Data Processing perspective, to write a computer aided script or the final analysis
    Provide clients with exceptional customer service and ensure that expectations are managed appropriately

The Person:
To be successful in this role you will have:
    First degree in Marketing/Statistics or a business related field
    At least 2 years experience in a full service market research company with a minimum of 1 years experience in data management
    Conversant with SPSS
    Knowledge of questionnaire design, table specifications, graphic presentation of data
    Ability to write data tabulation programmes and tab specifics
    Knowledge of Quantum and Quanvert, is an added advantage
    Logical mindset and good technical problem solving skills (key requirement)
    Demonstrate analytical and quantitative skills an rigorous attention to detail
    Strong analytical, organizational, problem solving, excellent communication and customer service skills required
    An understanding of all details of how research survey is executed
    High integrity, self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, shows a lot of initiative
    Has a clear focus on high quality and critically assesses own performance
    Responsible, reliable, mature, credible, tolerant, hardworking, outgoing, creative
    Ability to get on with others and be a team-player.
    Able to work extended hours on occasions when required
    Ability to multiple task, prioritize critical tasks and cope with changing priorities

If you are this person, then you are right for us and we are right for you!

Please email a CV and covering letter explaining why you are interested in this position to careers-ke@ipsos.com.

Applications will not be considered if covering letter is not attached.

Include “Data Processing Executive” in the cover letter and email subject header.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline for application: Friday 26th April 2013, 5pm

For more information on Ipsos-Synovate please visit: www.ipsos.com

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