Research Executive at Seven Star Development, Communication and ICT Consultants Limited

Seven Star Consultants is a multi-faceted company with an unwavering commitment towards excellence and client satisfaction through the delivery of quality inputs and services. We offer a well-rounded range of stand-alone and integrated services across various sectors which can be grouped into four major categories; Development, Communications, ICT, and Project Management. As development consultants, we have provided consultancy services for Governments, international donor agencies, NGOs and private sector clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Executive

Location: Garki, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary
Working with the Research Team at Seven Star Consultants:

• The research executive is expected to elicit professional skills to assist the Team lead in implementing organizational communications and marketing strategies. The senior research executive will work independently and, in a team, to fulfil organizational goals and initiatives related to marketing, research, knowledge management and events.
• As a research executive with Seven Star Consultants Ltd, the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting and managing research projects for various clients in the public and private sectors. The research executive will work closely with the team lead and the research team to design and implement research methodologies, collect and analyze data, prepare and present reports, and provide recommendations based on the research findings.

Responsibilities
Some of the main duties and responsibilities of a research executive are:

• Conducting desk research and literature reviews on relevant topics and issues
• Developing research proposals, questionnaires, interview guides, and other research tools
• Coordinating and conducting fieldwork activities such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observations
• Analyzing quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate software and techniques
• Writing clear and concise research reports and presentations that communicate the research objectives, methods, results, and implications
• Providing insights and recommendations to the project manager and the client based on the research findings
• Maintaining regular communication with the project manager and the research team throughout the project cycle
• Extensively reviewing literature
• Ensuring quality control and ethical standards are adhered to in all aspects of the research process

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher in social sciences, economics,research andstatistics,public policy,development studies, or a related field
• At least two years of experience in conducting and managing research projects in a development context
• Knowledge of various research methodologies and techniques, both quantitative and qualitative
• Proficiency in using statistical software such as SPSS, Stata, R, and Power bi.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and preferably another language
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Creativity and problem-solving skills
• Interest and passion for multisectoral issues in the development sector
• Language requirements: English, French or any Local language (a plus)
• Skill requirements: Ability to provide meaningful observations with core enterprise business.

Salary
Competitive with similar roles in other social enterprises and research firms.

Application Closing Date
10th August, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter (not exceeding 2mb in size) to: [email protected] using "Research executive" as the subject of the email.

Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply at the earliest possible time.