Regional Research Manager Job at IDC

Responsibilities:

• Management of East African research staff

• Management of and contribution to African IDC CIS contribution from East Africa

• Provide business development and pre-sales support to the East African region

• Oversee consulting project deliverables originating from the East African Research team

• Present research and consulting findings to senior level audiences at IDC led and custom client events

• Research leadership and specialization in the IT services area for East Africa

• Management of East African research quality and delivery

Qualifications:

• Bachelors University degree in ICT, Science, Commerce. A Masters degree will be given preference.
• Research management and client and sales management skills, preference will be given to candidates with specific ICT sector B2B research and consulting experience
• People management experience and emotional maturity
• Familiarity with IT market developments and knowledge of the ICT market in East Africa
• Established relationships with research and consulting users at the largest IT vendors in East Africa would be an advantage;
• Solid background in B2B market research, professional services industry or consulting;
• Exceptional use of MS Excel, Powerpoint and Word software packages
• Excellent analytical thinking skills and detailed understanding of macro-economic and commercial environment influencing the East African ICT sector
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English;
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to ambiguous working demands
• Willingness to work in a growing and fast-changing environment;
• 10-12 years of business experience