RMS VACANCY AT RESEARCH EXECUTIVE (QUALITATIVE).
(RMS), affiliate of TNS is the leading Market Research Agency in West and Central Africa. A dynamic and highly-rated marketing research company whose vision is “to be the dominant world class provider of market insights” with local and multinational clients seeks to employ local & expatriate staff to occupy the following positions. The company is an equal opportunity company.

Job Title: Research Executive (Qualitative) (Ref: RQL 2)
Location: Lagos

Key Job Responsibilities:
Will work with Account Managers on project-related issues ensuring that the clients’ needs are met. Day-to-day involvement with research projects, including: drafting proposals, designing topic/interview guides, conducting groupslin depth interviews and other qualitative fieldwork interpretation, report writing and development of recommendations as well as undertaking clients’ presentations

Requirements:
- University or College degree In Social Sciences/Marketing/Business/English literature
- At least 2 years experience in client service or research alignea business.
- Proven knowledge of market research.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Excellent PowerPoint and Word Skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Commercial awareness. Excellent command of English both written and verbal.

Method of Application

Interested Candidates should forward their CVs to: recruitment@rms-africa.com not later than 31st August 2010.

Please quote the Ref. No. of the position applying for on the ‘Subject’ heading of your email.

The population council Recruits M and E coordinator, Abuja Nigeria.
The population council is an international, non-profit, non-governmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and help achieve a humane, equitable and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Population Council has worked in collaboration with a very broad range of Nigerian institutions. The Council’s program includes the design and testing of innovative HIV & AIDS and Reproductive Health approaches and policy and program relevant research, training, and institutional strengthening, and is supported by a range of donors. Due to expansion of its activities, the Council is seeking qualified individuals to fill the following positions in its Abuja office:

Job Title: M&E Coordinator

The successful candidate will be responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation and Data Management of a comprehensive HIV Prevention and Care Project and other projects managed by PC. The officer will manage the database for capturing and processing the data collected through the management information systems of the project. He/she will set up the database for data entry of service data from the field. The officer will carry out the data processing and analysis and generate the statistical tables, charts and graphs for periodic project report.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must have:

1. Level of Education – A minimum of Masters in Social Science, Statistics, Public Health or any related area
2. Desired Number of Years Prior Experience in a Similar Role- 5 years
3. Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skill
4. Language Requirements – Excellent English language
5. Level of IT Expertise Required – Ability to use the following statistical packages – Epi Data, SPSS required
6. Ability to travel within and outside Nigeria
7. Strong analytic and database skills including statistical analysis
8. Experience in implementing management information systems and field research is an added advantage

Method of Application:
Qualified candidates should follow the instructions below:
1. Send an application letter (stating your current salary and salary expectations) and resume to nigeria@popcouncil.org on or before August 31, 2010.

2. Clearly state the position title for which you are applying and your full names – starting with the surname first, then other names (e.g M&E Coordinator – BEN. Joshua Ekong) – in the subject area of the email.

3. All attachments must be in pdf files.
Candidates who do not follow the above instructions will be automatically disqualified. Population Council reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any time. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls. Please.

The Population Council is an equal opportunity employer