Senior Research Executive at the Public Affairs Team in Geneva

Ipsos is a global leader in survey-based market research activities, present in 90 markets and
employing more than 18,000 people. Our passionately curious research professionals,
analysts and scientists have built unique multi-specialist capabilities that provide
understanding and powerful insight into the actions, opinions and motivations of citizens,
consumers, patients, customers or employees.
In Switzerland Ipsos is the largest market research company; we are a team of 126, from more
than 23 countries and based in Geneva, Basel and Root.
Our Public Affairs team based in Geneva is looking for a:

Research Executive/Senior Research Executive

The Research Executive/Senior Research Executive will have the following
main responsibilities:

• Help in preparing proposal documentation for tendering procedures for the UN and other
  international organizations


• Work together with other team members as well as vendors to ensure the successful
  execution of projects


• Development of research instruments (quantitative and qualitative, manuals, supporting
  documents)


• Fieldwork management including coordination with fieldwork suppliers across the globe,
  within and outside Ipsos network


• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data and development of reports and presentations


• Attend and participate in client presentations and visits with other project team members


• Support other project team members in client servicing during the project cycle.

Desired qualifications, skills and experiences:

• University degree preferably in marketing research or social sciences




• Experience:




• Research executive: A first experience in market research is expected




• Senior Research Executive: At least 3-5 years’ experience in a research
  environment




• Accountable for actions, commitment to meeting the expectations




• Ability to work in a team, flexibility and creativity




• Quick learner and independent in the context of an activity




• Great attention to detail but also ability to see the big picture




• Strong analytical skills, knowledge of SPSS statistical package is desirable




• Excellent report writing skills, ability to interpret results and generate insights




• Strong communication skills, ability to communicate in an assertive and diplomatic way




• Tenacity and excitement to work in a challenging environment with different teams and
  under time constrains




• Internationally minded, team spirited and multiculturally oriented




• Fluent reading/writing/speaking English – other languages are an advantage




• Strong PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills.

If you recognise yourself in this description, then please send your application by email to:
Recruitment_Switzerland@ipsos.com.
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