Senior Data Processing Executive - Pan Africa Hub

Ipsos Synovate

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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 Data Processing Executive - Pan Africa Hub

This role exists to lead a team of Data Processing Executives and Assistants to check and process the data resulted through research methodologies, in order to deliver quality data to clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Participate in job set-up meetings to ensure clear understanding of data processing requirements
• Advice Line Manager or Research Executives on estimated time required to complete a job and other key timings
• Coach and mentor Data Processing Executives on understanding and interpreting the technical aspects
• Produce accurate analysis/scripts of market research questionnaires
• Write basic logic routine checks to follow questionnaire routing
• Check columnation 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 5 years experience in a full service market research company with a minimum of 3 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.
• Ability to coordinate team activities

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 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