Ipsos Synovate Research Manager Job in Kenya

Ipsos Synovate

Can you deliver a first class service?

A promising and exciting career awaits you to join the winning team...

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.

Research Manager - Kenya

The role mainly is a technical market research role with staff management and business development tasks. 

The Research Manager is responsible for developing and strengthening relationships with current and potential clients by being the acknowledged expert in their field.
 

The holder of the position assists the management and leadership of the research team in staff development, creating efficiencies within the system, ensure staff continuity, and build capacity for research across different skill levels and in multiple markets in Africa.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• First Degree (Bachelors degree) with upper second class honours and a minimum of 5 years of relevant research experience at executive level.
• Masters degree an added advantage
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Fluent written and spoken English and strong communication and influencing skills with proven ability to effectively communicate insights to all levels of the business in a practical, user friendly and meaningful way
• Strong analytical skills and ability to turn data into actionable intelligence / insights
• Strong research relationships and networks
• Sound knowledge of interpreting and analyzing information
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word and SPSS and other survey analysis systems like Quantum
• Able to work within a multi-cultural environment
• Understanding of systems and processes
• Ability to work and deliver under pressure
• Good management and supervisory skills
• Good people skills and good organizational skills
• Time, costing and project management skills
• Self driven, results orientated, shows exceptional initiative and is focused on quality and cost efficiency
• Mature, credible and comfortable in dealing with clients

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 “Research Manager” in the cover letter and email subject header.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Deadline for application: 15th May 2013, 5pm

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

Ipsos Synovate Senior Research Executive Job in Kenya

Ipsos Synovate

Can you deliver a first class service?

A promising and exciting career awaits you to join the winning team...

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 Research Executive - Kenya

This role exists to manage and execute research projects in a manner that ensures client satisfaction.
 

The role holder manages and oversees multiple projects, ensuring that the work standards are of a high quality, deadlines are met and that projects are completed within budget. 

The role holder is also responsible for day to day client liaison in terms of queries and feedback.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• A relevant University Degree
• A minimum of 3 years continuous experience in market research
• Solid knowledge of market research services and tools (preferably with an emphasis on quantitative custom research, but having both quantitative and qualitative experience will be an advantage)
• Knowledgeable on industry issues
• Knowledge and experience in preparing budgets and cost management
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively
• Excellent leadership and project management skills
• Strong Analytical skills, Training skills and Delegation skills
• Excellent computing skills especially in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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 Research Executive” in the cover letter and email subject header.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Deadline for application: 15th May 2013, 5pm

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

International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) Communication Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Our client International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is seeking to recruit a Communication Manager located in Nairobi with regional travel.
 

The job holder will be instrumental in raising IFAW awareness as the most effective international animal welfare NGO.
 

Keys Tasks

• Working with direction from, and in collaboration with, the Communications department at IFAW Headquarters to develop, implement and evaluate the East African communication budget and strategies.
• Ensures that IFAW’s core messages and campaigns are highlighted in all forms of media.
• Ensures that IFAW is well branded and pro-actively seek promotional opportunities.
• Write, edit and/or oversee the production of communication collateral including advertising, media releases, local IFAW publications, online and social media content in collaboration with IFAW HQ.
• Work collaboratively with regional media houses and other partner organisations whilst ensuring effective promotion of IFAW’s contribution to joint efforts.
• Ensures effective media monitoring and timely production of media analysis reports.
• Act as the primary source for news and supporter stories from the EastAfrican region for IFAW international, including assisting with a steady flow of blog updates from East African program staff.
• Manage communications contractors and volunteers as required, especially videographers and photographers.
• Work collaboratively with Philanthropy and Celebrity Engagement to support VlP project visits.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Degree in communications, journalism or equivalent with five years of experience in media and communications, including strategic communications planning and budgeting.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of EastAfrican media and working in an international media environment.
• An understanding of and commitment to animal welfare issues.
• Experience of managing media campaigns that have changed attitudes, behaviour or legislation would be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili and the ability to be creative and innovative
• Availability out of office hours to manage breaking news stories and ensure IFAW responds to media inquiries.

If you are looking for a challenging career within the international NGO and you are up to the task, quoting job references on the email subject please email your application and resume to Aon_Rec@aon.co.ke no later than 22nd May 20 I 3. 

Please be advised that IFAW is an equal opportunity employer.

E-mail applications to Aon_Rec@aon.co.ke no later than 22nd May 2013.

Design of Kakamega County Flag, Coat of Arms, Slogan and Public Seal Competition

Republic of Kenya

County Government of Kakamega
 

Office of the Governor
 

Design of Kakamega County Flag, Coat of Arms, Slogan and Public Seal

In line with the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the County Government Act No 17 of 2012, section (4) we wish to invite the public to participate in the design of county government of Kakamega Flag, Court of Arms and slogan and Public Seal.
 

To Note: The above stated county symbols are not to be the same as or bear a likeliness or similarity to the national symbols

• The designs should not infringe on any copyright and hence, the designers will indemnify the County Government of Kakamega against any such infringement
• The winning designs will win cash prizes, courtesy of County Government of Kakamega
• The County Government of Kakamega performs functions as provided for in schedule 46 of the constitution of Kenya.

Eligibility
 

Entrants must be Kenyan Citizens. Residents of Kakamega County including students are encouraged to participate. 

However, if a student wins the cash prizes, the same will be paid through the guardian or school administration.
 

Guidelines
 

(i) Submission of the designs must be in both hard and soft copies
 

(ii) Entrants must not submit more than one entry in each category
 

(iii) There is no participation fee
 

(iv) Once a winner has been selected and awarded, the County Government of Kakamega shall retain copyright and intellectual property rights.
 

Prizes
 

The winners of each category will be announced through the press; and will be awarded as follows:
 

(a) County Government of Kakamega Coat of Arms and slogan: winner cash prize of Kshs. 100,000, first runner up Kshs. 50,000 and second runner up Kshs. 25,000
 

(b) County Government of Kakamega flag: winner cash prize of Kshs. 100,000, first runner up Kshs. 50,000 and second runner up Kshs. 25,000
 

(c) County Government of Kakamega Seal: Winner cash prize of Kshs. 75,000, first runner up Kshs. 40,000 and second runner up Kshs. 20,000.
 

The design enclosed in plain sealed envelops marked “DESIGN OF KAKAMEGA COUNTY FLAG, COAT OF ARMS AND SLOGAN AND PUBLIC SEAL” should be dropped at the Interim County Secretary’s offices at the County Headquarters (former Town Hall) Kakamega Or address to:
 

The County Secretary
Kakamega County Government
P.O. Box 36 – 50100
Kakamega
 

So as to reach by 24th May, 2013 at 12:00 Noon