Multiple vacancies at IPSOS NIGERIA
Join Our Team at Ipsos Nigeria
Ipsos is a global leader in market research and insights, operating across more than 90 countries with over 20,000 dedicated professionals worldwide. We provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations to leading corporations and public sector organizations.
We are currently expanding our operations in Lagos, Nigeria, and invite qualified, high-performing professionals to apply for the following full-time opportunities.
1. Research Manager – Qualitative Expert (UU)
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: Monday, September 28, 2026
Role Overview
The Research Manager (Qualitative Expert) will drive the growth of Ipsos Nigeria’s qualitative research business. Serving as a primary point of contact for clients, you will lead projects from initial proposal development to final presentation. This role requires leveraging classic qualitative methodologies alongside innovative techniques—including digital platforms, ethnography, online communities, mobile research, immersions, and video-based reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Proposal & Business Development: Understand client business objectives and draft high-level proposals featuring tailored research designs and modern methodologies.
Client & Project Management: Build strong client relationships, attend briefing sessions, coordinate multi-country research projects with minimal supervision, and lead insightful final presentations.
Reporting & Strategy: Prepare, review, and deliver multi-country reports containing actionable strategic business recommendations.
Team Leadership & Growth: Support team management, career development for junior researchers, and achievement of local qualitative financial targets.
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience: 6 to 10 years of professional experience in qualitative research, with a strong background in FMCG research and managing multi-country projects.
Technical & Methodological Expertise: Demonstrated interest and experience in digital qualitative tools, online communities, mobile research, ethnography, and immersions.
Skills: Excellent written and spoken English; strong problem-solving, business development, and team leadership capabilities.
Language & Cultural Competency: International outlook with a multicultural orientation. Fluency in a major Nigerian language is an advantage.
Flexibility: Ability to work under pressure and a willingness to travel frequently.
How to Apply
Submit your updated CV detailing relevant experience along with daytime phone contact details to:
Email: ipsosnigeria@ipsos.com
2. Head of Quality Control / Data Forensics
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reports To: Operations Director
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: Friday, October 2, 2026
Role Overview
The Head of Quality Control / Data Forensics will oversee all quality control, data validation, data cleaning, and analytical frameworks across field and office operations. This role ensures strict compliance with organizational standards, ISO, and IGQS quality guidelines while optimizing data forensics systems for complex research projects.
Key Responsibilities
Data Quality & Systems Management: Oversee field, office, and data quality control systems; enforce protocols for data cleaning, validation, and processing.
Technical Support: Provide expert guidance to DFM, QCM, QCE, SQCE, DME, and SDME teams throughout project lifecycles.
Operations & Budgeting: Collaborate with the Operations Director on resource planning, job distribution, costing, budget rationalizations, expense reconciliation, and leave management.
Compliance & Standards: Ensure rigorous adherence to operating procedures, ISO requirements, and IGQS standards.
Reporting & Tech Execution: Configure GIS boundary controls, manage retail audit survey preloading/job assignments, and develop automated reporting/dashboards.
Team Leadership: Conduct performance appraisals, drive career development initiatives, and mentor the Quality Control team.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) or equivalent qualification.
Experience:
7+ years in data forensics and quality control across field and office environments.
4+ years in a supervisory quality control role.
5+ years of experience in retail audit environments and multi-country projects.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Excel, SPSS, Visual Basic automation, and data restructuring/cleaning.
Experience converting file formats (e.g., SPSS/Dimensions to Excel) and building automated dashboards in Power BI or Tableau.
Familiarity with GIS tools for boundary control, polygonal mapping, and basic spatial validation.
Experience with statistical methods including trend analysis and comparative analysis.
Core Competencies: High attention to detail, strong interest in tech-driven solutions, budget management capability, and excellent communication skills.
How to Apply
Submit a formal Cover Letter and CV. Please ensure the job title (Head of Quality Control/Data Forensics) is clearly stated in the email subject line.
Email: ipsosnigeria@ipsos.com (Note: Please use this verified company address for your submission).
Note: Only shortlisted candidates meeting the specified criteria will be contacted for interviews. Ipsos is an equal opportunity employer.
