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Tango Consult (T-cons)
Vacancy title:
Research Associate (2 Fresher Jobs)
Deadline of this Job:
15th June, 2016 by 5:00pm
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda and Juba, South Sudan
Job details: About Us:
Tango Consult (T-cons) is a research, advocacy and technical support
consultancy company with registered offices in Uganda and South Sudan. The
company has partners in Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, Somalia, South Africa,
Central African Republic, Ghana, Liberia and Malawi. T-cons specializes in the
following areas: Research, Consultancy and Advocacy; Baseline surveys, Market
Research & Customer Satisfaction Surveys, Perception surveys and Opinion
polling; Training, Organizational development, Capacity building and strategic
planning; Policy development, Legal reforms and Harmonization; and Feasibility
studies; Monitoring and Evaluation, and Conflict early warning.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for carrying out strategic planning, business development and
solicitation,
Conducting and managing research and research related activities (desk, field,
qualitative and quantitative),
Coordinating fieldwork
Undertaking and participating in data entry and analysis, and preparation of
reports,
Supervision of field research and enumerators,
Identifying and pitching potential clients,
Maintaining and consolidating existing clients,
Liaising and negotiating with clients
Building and expanding a customer base for our clients,
Implementation of organizational plans, campaign strategies, and market
strategy insights,
Discovery of strategic business opportunities through cross function
collaboration with sales, HR, etc.
Responsible for branding, advertising, company events and promotional
collateral, and
Work with management on research and market projects
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Research Associate should hold a university degree from economics,
marketing, social sciences, law, statistics, education, development studies and
other relevant discipline. Masters is an added advantage,
At least two years of research, marketing and project development experience in
business, private sector, public sector and/or NGO Environment
Previous exposure and experience and skills in qualitative and quantitative
research, market research, data analysis, report writing and proposal writing,
Demonstrated ability to work multi-cultural and difficult environment and
anywhere.
A clear passion for research, sales and marketing.
Great communication and interpersonal skills are essential
Good leadership experience
Ambition, strong work ethics, and open to new ideas
Job application procedure
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a covering letter,
updated CV, copies of academic transcripts/certificates and contact details of
three referees. Please e-mail or post your application to: The Director
Operations at career@t-cons.org or post at: P.O. Box 24992 Kampala, Uganda or
deliver at its offices at: Plot 1518 Old 62, Kira Road, Victoria House Opposite
Kadic Hospital Bukoto Kampala.
