Associate Director Research & Consulting Services

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

A polling services Company in West Africa delivering forward-thinking research and relevant data on public opinion and consumer markets on various social and economic issues.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for leading and supervising the research team and work with the business development unit in developing research instruments for clients.
• Oversee proper administrative duties of the consultancy unit including supervising personnel, financial management, and operations
• Manage the overall work plan of the consultancy unit effectively and efficiently, ensuring that set standards of research and ethical behaviour are met.
• Enhancing the reputation of the Company by undertaking quality research and communicating that research analysis to clients and general public.
• Responsible for leading the Research unit in designing and managing business development strategies.
• Develop and utilize research tools and evaluate developments in emerging market research
• Maintain an overall knowledge of the Company’ project prospects in Polling, Analytics, Databank services and strategic consultancy projects and represent this information at meetings with existing and prospective clients.
• Provide direct prospect research services to prospective clients.
• Fully responsible for all reports and research publications coming out of the organization