Research Associate
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Our client is a global professional services organisation,
specialising in executive search and human resources consultancy,
operating in over 45 countries. Our client provides exceptional talent
almost anywhere across the globe and has been active in the Middle
East for over twenty years; working with both major multinational
entities as well as many Government institutions.
An exciting
opportunity has arisen in their Oman office for a Research Associate
to join their close-knit, friendly, team. This role will support the
Senior Consultant in Oman and report into the Research Head in Dubai.
The role incorporates the research phase for executive search
assignments, focusing on identifying companies and organisations in
the appropriate sectors and thus prospective candidates. You will be
required to maintain and manage candidates during the process of the
assignment, which will include candidate briefings, travel and
interview arrangements and you will work very closely with the
consultant at all times.
Knowledge generation and management
is a key requirement of the role; searching both internal and external
resources and proactively identifying, analysing and synthesizing
information. Additionally the role highlights trends and potential
business development opportunities and supports the production of
targeted marketing presentations. Incorporated into this, will be
insight into industry trends and monitoring core client activity in
the market.
Very strong written and oral communication skills
in English are vital; the role actively contributes to the start-up
phase of projects and the Research Associate will usually attend the
initial briefing with the consultant and the client, in order to
determine relevant strategy for the assignment. Document production in
various formats is required, to a very high standard with meticulous
attention to detail.
Candidates will be University graduates
with at least two years of relevant experience;
a Post-Graduate
degree would be advantageous. Prior experience in a corporate
environment in a support function or in a market research /
consultancy role would be beneficial, coupled with a strong
understanding of the local market. Excellent IT ability in using
online databases and search engines is essential, with a strong ‘hands
on’ approach and ability to multi task. Additional languages such as
Arabic would be desirable.
Our client has employed a succession
of outstanding Research Associates over the years and has provided
excellent training and development, ensuring they have gone on to
either internal promotion to Consultant level, or to well-paid
employment in other professional services firms.
About The Company
Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced
recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a
refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and
candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance
sectors.
Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and
appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and
executive search experience within the region.
Our main aim is
to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a
bespoke consultancy.
Our values of discretion and diplomacy are
paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for
all our clients and candidates.
Research Associate
Irwin & Dow Careers
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