Market Research Fieldwork Support Contractor (Angola)

This position is for self-employed contract/per project work in Angola. We will contact you when a project is available, send you an offer to work on that specific project for a given period, and pay you after you complete all required deliverables.

Note: All applications must be in English.

Euromonitor International is seeking a professional with a business background to support the fieldwork of our market research projects in Angola. You will:

• Regularly engage in short-term ad-hoc projects (approximately 6-8 weeks per project) as we require your skill set in the region.
• Be remotely supported on each project by a project manager in one of our EMEAI offices.

This role is ideal for a self-starting and independent individual looking for the flexibility of working from home. Experience within the FMCG/consumer service sectors is highly preferred.

As part of Euromonitor’s core methodology, our analysts gather relevant information from in-depth conversations with key industry decision-makers. Success relies on researchers’ ability to proactively recruit and secure interviews with the right contacts, and their ability to uncover key data and insights via open discussions.

Our ad-hoc projects can address various questions to deliver insightful business intelligence. Examples include:

• How much dairy was sold in Angola in 2018? Why did sales increase/decline over the previous year?
• What companies are the leading players in the consumer finance market? What share of sales is held by the leading brands?
• What are the ideal channels for meal kits in Angola?
• Why is company X doing better than company Y? What strategy is being employed and how is this supported operationally?

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducting interviews with key players along the value chain: manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, associations, government, etc.
• Researching contacts/networking to establish links in the industry.
• Reviewing and collecting information from secondary sources.
• Visiting retail stores to gather product information and speak to staff.
• Analyzing quantitative (MS-Excel) and qualitative information.
• Hypothesis testing.
• Generating MS-Word and PowerPoint reports in English.
• Availability of at least 30 hours per week when actively engaged on a project.

Requirements

• Tenacity in the pursuit of information and a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to find strong industry contacts.
• High level of numeracy - Ability to work with, analyze, and interpret data.
• Fluency in English and the local language.
• Previous experience working on a short-term contract basis or in a freelance capacity.
• Excellent time-management, organization, and self-motivation skills.
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Benefits

• Continuous training in our market research methodologies via online courses and selected live training sessions.
• Collaboration with an international team across EMEA and beyond.
• The ability to contribute to research projects for top multinationals.
• The opportunity to develop and position yourself as a local market research expert.
• Flexible hours from the comfort of your home.