Posted:2 hours ago
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Information Technology and Services
Description:
Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and support for community projects. With over 29 Million subscribers and an estimated market share of 67%, the Company has the widest modern mobile network coverage in Kenya and prides in its experienced shareholders, attractive tariffs, a nationwide network of effective dealers, high caliber staff and management enabling it to maintain its position as the region’s mobile market leader.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities
- End to end research project management – Design, Execute and manage quantitative and qualitative research projects from brief to presentation
- Uncover Customer & Market Needs: Investigate customer satisfaction, brand perceptions, innovation suitability, and market sizing for key segments
- Monitor and Track the Competition: Conduct competitive intelligence analysis—monitoring competitor pricing, product launches, marketing campaigns, and network performance
- Support Innovation and Product Development: Work with innovation team and product managers to test concepts, features, and pricing for new services while applying HCD techniques (User Experience Research)
- Analyse and Synthesize Data: Analyse research data and outputs, market reports, and industry trends to identify key insights
- Create Compelling Stories: Prepare clear, visually engaging reports and presentations that tell a story and provide clear, actionable recommendations to stakeholders
- Vendor Management: Brief and manage external research agencies to ensure they deliver high-quality, timely, and cost-effective insights
Other responsibilities
- Research Methodology & Execution: Proficiency in designing surveys, discussion guides, and utilizing key qualitative and quantitative research techniques
- Data Analysis, Synthesis & Insights Communication: Ability to analyse data sets to identify patterns, trends, and key insights, not just report numbers. Skill in creating clear, concise, and visually engaging reports and presentations that tell a compelling story
- Technical & Analytical Tool Proficiency: Competence with key tools and data analysis software (SPSS, Excel, Power BI)
- Ai and Machine Learning Awareness: Understand how to use Ai tolls for predictive analysis and uncovering deeper relationships
- API and Integration Knowledge: understanding how to connect different data sources to create a single customer view
- Digital research Tools – Experience with Agile, DIY platforms for rapid iterative testing
- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple research projects simultaneously, from brief to delivery, ensuring they are on time and on budget
- Commercial Acumen: Understanding how research insights connect to business goals, such as revenue, customer retention, and market share.
- Tech & Telecom Curiosity: A genuine interest in the industry's products, services, and trends
- Stakeholder Orientation: Focus on understanding and addressing the core business questions of internal clients
- Health and Safety- Uphold the company code of conduct, policies and procedures, ensuring integrity and accountability in every aspect of your work.
- All employees have a responsibility to adhere to safety, health, and wellbeing policies, guidelines and procedures in all actions and decisions
Qualifications
Must have technical / professional qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university preferably Data Science, Statistics, Economics or related field
- 6 years’ experience in a Market research role or M&E - proven hands-on experience with Research Methods
- Strong Analytical, Story Telling, Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
- Self-Starter attitude who is also a team player
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma, High/Secondary School
Employment Type: Full Time