Job description
Working closely with other Research Associates and the Client Partner, the primary roles of the Research Associate are to:
Provide engagement execution support to the client and the team.
Project-manage some stages of the search process so as to always ensure the highest quality execution of client engagement.
Execute the identification and initial qualification of potential candidates under the guidance of the Client Partner.
Inform the engagement team of any potential business development opportunities identified through the execution of the search process and support the appropriate consultant in its conversion.
Develop expertise in the business sector covered by the practice.
Plan thoroughly the research to be done for the assignment.
Participate in client briefings and to present personally the research to date, as
possible and needed.
Keep the relevant parties regularly informed as to assignment status.
Source by developing primary industry contacts: by soliciting expert opinions and
by gathering and keeping abreast of market intelligence.
Initiate changes in assignment strategy when required to achieve the objective of a timely shortlist presentation.
Contribute actively to research meetings.
The Research Associate must also have:
Excellent communication skills; written, spoken as well as listening. The Research Associate will be articulate and persuasive, and able to communicate complex matters in a straightforward manner.
An undergraduate degree or equivalent is required; an MBA or another advanced degree is preferred.
1-3 years’ working experience.
Kenyan nationality.
