Associate Field Manager, Qualitative

Responsibilities:

• Manage communication with QC, PM and CS team for all current and upcoming projects -including project set-up
• Responsible for developing and managing budget estimates to ensure the financial efficiency of qualitative research projects.
• Coordination of all operational tasks & suppliers involved in the project (Fieldwork, Venue, Moderation, Deliverables, Videoing);
• Liaising on recruitment, moderation and timings for each potential project and during the project with updates and any requested changes from start to end of project;
• Attend and manage some Fieldwork (mainly remote/virtual channels with MS Teams and Zoom platforms and other Ipsos technical channels), and scope to travel to some destinations occasionally;
• Validate QC Reports which already been checked and verified by Field Executive.
• Resolve issues that arise during project execution on the field.
• Ensure projects compliance with ISO standards. Proactively manage projects to deliver quality research data
• Provide mentoring, coaching, training and develop team members.

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor Degree from Social Studies, Sociology, or related fields.
• 6 years of experience in a field supervisory position or 3 years of experience in market research.
• Multi-tasking, with high attention to details
• Solid working knowledge of fieldwork standards and protocols
• Knowledgeable about the local market and terrain.
• Have in-depth knowledge of research qualitative methods
• MS Office computing skills
• Confident and persuasive communication skills
• Planning, organizing, and monitoring skills
• Mentorship and team builder abilities

Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we are proud of our continuous efforts in making Ipsos the best place to work!