[US Jobs Vacancies] Senior Manager, Data Processing - Pan Africa Hub

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Africa Hub'




Are you Curious?An exciting business seeks an exciting individual...Are You the
One?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 Manager, Data Processing - Pan
Africa HubThis role exists to ensure that Ipsos Pan Africa has the required data
processing capabilities to meet our clients needs.


The role holder will direct and manage the Data Processing Hub activities in
line with the Department and Divisional strategy, to create quality, faster and
more robust deliveries of market research analysis to clients.


The role holder will focus on optimizing Ipsos Pan Africas efficiencies in data
processing processes and systems, and on developing the companys ability to
drive people, process and Information Technology improvements aimed at
maintaining the highest levels of data quality and service to clients.Key
responsibilities include:


Management of the Pan Africa Hub DP resources to ensure the they provide clients
with consistently high quality services
Developing and maintaining necessary strategies aimed at enhancing the data
management processes with particular focus on the quantitative data capture
Optimizing the application of the data processing software via expert capability
enabling more timely and cost effective development of user friendly survey
based market research to clients
Continuous review of the current processes within in DP scripting,
questionnaire design, data processing, setting standards across the various
points and ensuring such are enforced
Continually recommend, data handling and data analysis systems to ensure
competitive differentiation
Provide questionnaire design consultancy to the business units in respect of
complex job assignments
Keep abreast of current trends within market research systems and technology, in
order to maintain personal skills/knowledge base to deliver leading edge
Monitors and efficiently administrates the working time of the direct reports to
ensure efficiency in the daily activities performed by the team and a balanced
workload
Monthly management reporting and analysis of the activity for the department
Coach and mentor Data Processing Executives on understanding and interpreting
the technical aspects related SPSS / Quantum, etc application software
Recognize opportunities and initiate improvements on workflow and processes
Continuously review and update the staff capabilities within the DP and liaise
with the Operations Manager and the HR Manager to ensure that capacity is kept
at an optimal level while ensuring efficiency


The person:


To be successful in this role you will have:


First Degree in Mathematics or Statistics or a relevant business related field.
A postgraduate qualification in data management will be an added advantaged
A minimum of 7 years experience in a full service market research company with
at least 5 years experience as a Data Processing Manager
Experience with outsourced Data Processing Services
Team management and work scheduling experience
Sound trouble-shooting skills
Advanced Data Analysis skills with proficiency in SPSS, Quanvert and Quantum
Proficiency in creating new processes by being able to evaluate existing, and
developing new solutions as needed
Outstanding Communication and Leadership skills
Strong People Development skills
The ability to develop partnerships with others in the industry
The ability to work cross-functionally and across geographies within Ipsos
A proven record of developing relationships with clients
Able to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines
Commitment to exceptional client service
High integrity


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 Manager, Data Processing in the cover letter and email subject
header.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.





Deadline for application: Friday, 26th April 2013, 5pmFor more information on
Ipsos-Synovate please visit:www.ipsos.com








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