Myanmar Survey Research (MSR) is a leading local research firm that offers services in social, market, industrial and environmental research and whose clients include, international donors, UN agencies, INGOs, international business organizations and international research institutes.

Job Purpose:

As the Research Executive, you are responsible for the management and coordination of commissioned and potential projects including the necessary liaison with other MSR staff, clients, and their representatives. You are expected to service MSR’s (and its clients) as required, from business development, marketing, proposal development, final reporting, and results presentation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Review Reference for Proposal and Terms of Reference, and prepare draft proposals for requests and queries from local and international clients.
2. Attend meetings with clients / prospects as required and to provide support to the department Head and Management for business development.
3. Produce Draft & Final survey materials (including questionnaires, discussion guides show-cards etc.) and translations in a timely manner and ensure that fieldwork procedures (Sampling, Quality Control reports etc.) are carried out as required.
4. To be the liaison point between clients, and MSR’s staff on all aspects relating to the project.
5. Work closely with project staff (Fieldwork and Data processing), sub-contractors and management to plan and organize work for research projects so as to projects results are achieved and schedules met.
6. Conduct project briefings, moderate focus group discussions and conduct In-depth Interviews as required and in accordance with MSR and client specifications.
7. Produce or supervise the translation of focus group discussions, and produce accurate, high-quality transcripts and associated materials within agreed schedule.
8. Analyze research results and produce summary, top-line and draft reports and distribute the reports (after Management approval) to the appropriate internal and external recipients within agreed deadlines.
9. Accurately prepare and complete necessary administrative documents within specified timeframes to ensure compliance and efficient management of internal administrative procedures.

Suitable Master degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Psychology, Public Health etc. from an accredited university/college; 
Some working experience of social research must be advantage.
Working knowledge of database and/or statistical analysis software (e.g. SPSS, MS Excel, MS Word, ACCESS);
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Strong interest in social research with familiarity with social, economic and political situations in Myanmar;
Fluency in both English and Myanmar