Job Description

Urban-Econ NIKELA (Pty) Ltd requires the services of a Research Consultant with research and consultancy experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend briefing meetings with seniors/managers;
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders (both verbal and written)
• Compile clear and practical work plans for the deliverables with appropriate timeframes and report progress
• Conduct relevant primary and secondary research, which includes but is not limited to:

• Identifying relevant stakeholders and role-players;
• Designing data collection tools such as questionnaires and other survey methodologies;
• Setting up and conducting interviews;
• Facilitating focus group sessions and workshops;
• Conducting surveys;
• Training/supervising fieldworkers or junior staff to undertake fieldwork;
• Sourcing secondary information and data.
• Construct and maintain clear and neat databases of primary and secondary research
• Analyse and interpret primary and secondary research data
• Draw conclusions based on the research and compile constructive recommendations
• Compile comprehensive research, evaluation and impact reports
• Prepare and deliver presentations to large audiences
• Submit work timeously to be reviewed by Seniors/ Managers
• Undertake additional tasks as requested by seniors/ management.

Knowledge, Skills and Requirements:

• Skills sets:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to identify information sources and collect information
• Ability to organise, analyse and interpret data
• Ability to organise time and meet deadlines
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Proficiency with MS Office suite of programmes.
• Professional competencies:

• Ability to collect appropriate primary and secondary data, verify, analyse and synthesise information
• Excellent report writing, editing and formatting skills
• Excellent Excel data analysis skills
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
• Commitment to meeting deadlines
• Experience:

• At least 3 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in research and consultancy work
• Experience in undertaking large scale research studies in the fields of emerging technologies, energy, waste, environmental economics and climate change.

Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable):

• Minimum of Honoursxe2x80x99 degree in Economics, Development Studies, Environmental Management, Technology Management, Social Sciences or related field
• Driverxe2x80x99s licence (Code B)
• Own Vehicle

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Urban-Econ Group