Position: Full/Part-Time: Department: |
Research Director Full-Time Research and Analysis Unit |
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Director to provide leadership and direction for our international research activities, with an emphasis on quantitative research. This position is part of the senior management team and serves as a focal point for the maintenance, promotion and development of research standards, skills and knowledge throughout the organization.
Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership: Provide strong technical support and leadership in research methodology
Methodology: Ensure that the most appropriate research methodologies are applied to meet project/client requirements.
Sampling: Design and analyze sampling plans for random probability surveys in developing countries/emerging markets, liaising with local subcontractors as necessary
Quality Control: Ensure quality control procedures for all phases of the survey research process (sample design, project management, field oversight, data entry and integrity)
Analysis: Perform statistical consulting in many application areas, including sampling design, strategic decision analysis, and quality assurance
Training: Promote high standards of quantitative research and skill enhancement and innovation through training and mentoring, manuals and procedures
Client Liasing: Interact with key clients on methodological issues and make oral presentations relating to research/analysis
Business Development: Be involved actively in raising InterMedia’s research profile, contributing to proposals and developing an internal research agenda
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
- Ph.D. in the social sciences or market research and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of all stages of the quantitative survey research process, methods and data analysis, with an emphasis on thorough understanding of survey sampling techniques, relevant population data sources and data weighting calculations in developing countries.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of evaluation methods and practices
- Professional experience commissioning and overseeing sample surveys and working with large volumes of complex data
- Experience in the challenges of assuring high quality data in developing/emerging markets
- Experience in proposal writing
- Proven experience working with SPSS, and preferably Web-based data submission and reporting applications.
- Demonstrably high levels of organizational, teamwork, mentoring, project and time management skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and oral form in English
- Ability to work with a diverse range of staff, clients and subcontractors
- A passion for research and a commitment to delivering high-quality data and analysis to clients
- A strong interest in international research, especially in the developing world
- Experience and interest in media and communications research and evaluation highly desired
- Proactive problem solver, strategic thinker, and leader
- Ability to travel internationally, as required
InterMedia offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, a casual and friendly work environment, and a convenient downtown location.
We invite qualified candidates to email your cover letter and resume to rdhr@intermedia.org or fax to 866-500-4095.EOE/M/F/V/D