Ipsos Synovate Senior Manager Job Vacancy.

Ipsos Synovate Job Vacancies in Kenya 2013
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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.

Senior Manager, Data Processing - Pan Africa Hub

This role exists to ensure that Ipsos Pan Africa has the required data processing capabilities to meet our clients’ needs.

The role holder will direct and manage the Data Processing Hub activities in line with the Department and Divisional strategy, to create quality, faster and more robust deliveries of market research analysis to clients.

The role holder will focus on optimizing Ipsos Pan Africa’s efficiencies in data processing processes and systems, and on developing the company’s ability to drive people, process and Information Technology improvements aimed at maintaining the highest levels of data quality and service to clients.

Key responsibilities include:
    Management of the Pan Africa Hub DP resources to ensure the they provide clients with consistently high quality services
    Developing and maintaining necessary strategies aimed at enhancing the data management processes with particular focus on the quantitative data capture
    Optimizing the application of the data processing software via expert capability enabling more timely and cost effective development of ‘user friendly’ survey based market research to clients
    Continuous review of the current processes within in DP – scripting, questionnaire design, data processing, setting standards across the various points and ensuring such are enforced
    Continually recommend, data handling and data analysis systems to ensure competitive differentiation
    Provide questionnaire design consultancy to the business units in respect of complex job assignments
    Keep abreast of current trends within market research systems and technology, in order to maintain personal skills/knowledge base to deliver leading edge
    Monitors and efficiently administrates the working time of the direct reports to ensure efficiency in the daily activities performed by the team and a balanced workload
    Monthly management reporting and analysis of the activity for the department
    Coach and mentor Data Processing Executives on understanding and interpreting the technical aspects related SPSS / Quantum, etc application software
    Recognize opportunities and initiate improvements on workflow and processes
    Continuously review and update the staff capabilities within the DP and liaise with the Operations Manager and the HR Manager to ensure that capacity is kept at an optimal level while ensuring efficiency

The person:
To be successful in this role you will have:
    First Degree in Mathematics or Statistics or a relevant business related field. A postgraduate qualification in data management will be an added advantaged
    A minimum of 7 years experience in a full service market research company with at least 5 years experience as a Data Processing Manager
    Experience with outsourced Data Processing Services
    Team management and work scheduling experience
    Sound trouble-shooting skills
    Advanced Data Analysis skills with proficiency in SPSS, Quanvert and Quantum
    Proficiency in creating new processes by being able to evaluate existing, and developing new solutions as needed
    Outstanding Communication and Leadership skills
    Strong People Development skills
    The ability to develop partnerships with others in the industry
    The ability to work cross-functionally and across geographies within Ipsos
    A proven record of developing relationships with clients
    Able to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines
    Commitment to exceptional client service
    High integrity

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 “Senior Manager, Data Processing” 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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