Research Executive

About the role

A market research firm with operations across Africa is looking for a Research Executive in Nairobi, Kenya. The selected candidate joins a global and multicultural team covering the African continent and reports to the Kenyan Country Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Design data collection methodologies to meet project research objectives
• Prepare questionnaires and define samples for proper data collection
• Monitor fieldwork to ensure proper execution and data quality
• Liaise with clients and internal team members as the main day-to-day project contact
• Coordinate and manage tasks so projects run smoothly
• Analyze and interpret clients' final data accurately, using attention to detail and knowledge of statistics
• Synthesize information and insights into clear reports for clients

Required profile

• Minimum of 2 years of experience running multiple market research projects and tasks
• Relevant bachelor's degree
• Strong understanding and experience of primary research across methods and sectors
• Strong work ethic, self-starter, integrity and honesty
• Fluency in French is a plus

Required skills

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Primary research and questionnaire design

The vacancy is advertised by Summit Recruitment & Search, a recruitment and executive search agency based in Kenya. Applicants are contacted directly, and candidates who do not hear back within two weeks should apply again for other matching roles.