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Political/Social Research Director (Kurdistan) - Fantastic Basic Salary, Plus Housing Allowance, Bonus
A leading International Research Company is looking for a Senior Research Director to join the team, in this exciting new role for a very dynamic internet research company. The package will offer special benefits, by virtue of the region and a great working environment to be involved in.
We explore what people in Kurdistan think and feel and, as far as possible, why they think and feel as they do. We pay close attention to the frames and the narratives at play the stories by which people organise information and interpret events. Our main interest is thoughts and feelings in relation to politics. We track what matters to people and why, all the time taking a broad view on the currents of opinion.
As Associate Director / Research Director (title commensurate with experience) you will be responsible for all aspects of the research cycle for both qualitative and quantitative research, including identifying research objectives, designing and overseeing research projects, analysing results and communicating findings. You will manage a team of Western and Kurdish researchers, supporting their development and troubleshooting problems to ensure overall functioning of the research team.
Overall Objective
- To take overall responsibility for all qualitative and quantitative research projects.
- To inform research agenda through detailed understanding of client priorities.
- To ensure high quality research deliverables.
- To manage and support growth of research team.
Key Responsibilities
Project design & management.
- To co-ordinate and manage qualitative and quantitative research projects through all stages of the project lifecycle.
- To identify research needs and inform research agenda.
- To be able to advise and direct others on all aspects of project design (particularly with regards to quantitative projects).
- To be able to advise and direct others on all aspects of questionnaire design.
- With support from the research team, to be familiar with key sample design issues including. response rates and effect of non-response, boosted samples, effective sample sizes, impact of design on potential analysis.
- To be able to specify a sample design to meet the aims of research specifications.
- To ensure high-quality analysis.
- To ensure high-quality final deliverables (research reports and presentations).
- To deliver engaging presentations of research findings, and support Research Managers in developing their presentation skills.
Staff management.
- To line manage a team of qualitative and quantitative researchers.
- To work closely with the Head of Field Research and support management of his local team.
- To assist the Chief of Staff with decisions about staffing and the organisation of recruitment.
Client liaison.
- To advise clients on new projects and build relationships with collaborators.
Subject knowledge expertise.
- To understand/advise others on politics/political issues and how they affect research needs and client priorities.
Proposal writing.
- To write/contribute to proposals as necessary.
Requirements
- Educated up to degree / HND level in a relevant subject
- Strong Excel skills
- SPSS skills
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Must have Political Research and/or Communications Research expertise preferable e.g. research focused on parties, voters, issues and communications.
- Must have good familiarity with sampling methodologies/procedures for face-to-face quantitative research.
- Must have good Quantitative Political/Social Research experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong initiative, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Problem solving, analytical and numerical skills.
- Proactive account management experience.
- Ability to deliver results, meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
- Client management skills.
- Excellent written, oral and electronic communication skills.
Personal attributes experience:
- Self-discipline.
- Self-motivation.
- Positive attitude.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Professional attitude.
Essential Experience Required:
- Experience of day-to-day running MR projects (including client contact, survey design and report writing).
- Good experience of Quantitative Research.
- Good knowledge of Qualitative Research.
- Good Knowledge of Politics and/or communications.
- Cross-cultural experience (Middle East experience preferred).
About the Company
Forte ICT is a value added human capital consultancy founded by likeminded people with 40 years recruitment or industry related experience between them. We strongly believe that “making the right choices” for both our clients and candidates alike throughout the recruitment process based on the highest level of professionalism and integrity is at the heart of what we do.
Any professional partnership requires understanding, empathy and shared values. We know that people are just as important as the process. In developing an open and transparent partnership, we focus on building respect and trust that leads to such a thorough understanding of your requirements that we become your most effective advocates.