Senior Market Research Project Officer - Biomass at BURN

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head of Market Research, the Senior Market Research Officer- Biomass who will play a critical role in the execution of research initiatives from design to delivery and drive strategic insights and decision-making processes within the organization's Biomass division.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders for research execution.
• Lead brainstorming with teams to understand research requests.
• Manage project execution for assigned product lines, ensuring timely delivery.
• Create, manage, and optimize end-to-end project plans.
• Develop accurate study tools like questionnaires and guides in line with study objectives.
• Use tools like Kobo App for scripting and execution.
• Formulate research problems, hypotheses, and methodologies.
• Establish effective team workflows and expectations.
• Handle risk mitigation and problem resolution.
• Provide consultancy and coaching support.
• Embed standard project management practices within the team.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in Social Enterprise, Market Research, or related fields.
• Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Strong engagement with internal stakeholders and designers using participatory approaches.
• Expertise in data management, analysis, study design, and data quality.
• Skilled in navigating diverse organizational structures and cultures.
• Independent, self-driven, and capable of scoping own deliverables.
• Interpret research requests and lead brainstorming sessions.
• Formulate research problems, hypotheses, and study types.
• Identify appropriate methodologies and sample compositions.
• Develop precise study tools (questionnaires, guides) aligned with objectives.
• Proficiency in Kobo App and scripting platforms.
• Analyze raw data using Excel, SPSS, Power BI, and similar tools.
• Design qualitative studies and facilitate moderation.
• Conduct qualitative analysis with tools like Excel grids, NVivo, Dedoose, etc.
• Manage teams by reviewing study plans, tools, and reports.
• Proficiency in project planning, budgeting, and PowerPoint presentations.
• An experienced and versatile professional capable of leading research endeavors with precision and presenting insights compellingly.