Field Supervisor | Market Research | Arabic Speaker

Ventures Middle East (VME); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventures Middle East is seeking a Field Supervisor to oversee fieldwork for market research studies. You will recruit, train, and manage field staff, ensuring data collection meets quality standards, timelines, and budget.

You will monitor interviewers and mystery shoppers, conduct pilot interviews, review documentation, and report progress to the Project Manager. Training and ongoing guidance are essential to meet project objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Statistics.
• 2–4 years experience in a market research agency.
• Arabic is mandatory; Fluency in English.
• Proven experience in market research, data quality control, or a related role.
• Problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent knowledge of research methodologies and data collection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage the pool of interviewers and mystery shoppers and recruit as needed to meet fieldwork targets.
• Conduct pilot interviews and report findings to the Project Manager/Operations Manager.
• Ensure field teams receive adequate training and understand project objectives, methodology, questionnaire, and fieldwork requirements.
• Review and inspect project documents to ensure accuracy and alignment with the questionnaire/script and requirements.
• Monitor fieldwork activities and report any issues to the Field Manager/Operations Manager.
• Monitor interviewer and mystery shopper performance for quality and adherence to methodology.
• Provide feedback to interviewers and shoppers to maintain required quality standards.
• Assist in quality control and validation processes, reviewing completed interviews/visits for issues.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, field status, targets, challenges, and needs.
• Conduct field visits when required to support continuity of fieldwork.
• Prepare quota sheets and allocation plans for interviewers/shoppers and follow up on implementation.
• Ensure fieldwork follows approved methodology, timelines, quotas, and quality standards.
• Support the Field Manager in achieving targets within timelines while maintaining quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality control

Field operations

Recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Statistics

Job description

Who We Are

Ventures Middle East is a leading Management Consulting Firm & Digital Solutions provider, offering technology-focused project tracking and intelligence-driven consultancy. With AI-powered analytics, we deliver actionable insights to empower businesses and drive success. Our seasoned team combines regional knowledge with cutting-edge strategies to ensure organizations thrive amid complexity.

Ventures Middle East understands the complexities of today's markets, and how crucial accurate information is for both government entities and leading businesses. We tailor our approach to each project with a simple Goal: empower you to make informed decisions with confidence, unlocking new opportunities and navigating the dynamic landscape ahead.

Job Summary

The Field Supervisor oversees the execution of fieldwork for market research studies. They execute qualitative and quantitative research by recruiting, training, and managing field staff. They also follow quality control procedures, provide regular updates to clients, and ensure the final data is delivered within the agreed timeline and budget

Roles & Responsiblities

• Manage the existing pool of interviewers and mystery shoppers, including monitoring their availability, performance, and deployment, and recruiting new interviewers/shoppers when required to meet project requirements and fieldwork targets.
• Conduct pilot interviews and report the findings, observations, and any required adjustments to the Project Manager/Operations Manager.
• Ensure that field teams, interviewers, and mystery shoppers receive adequate training and fully understand the project objectives, methodology, questionnaire, and fieldwork requirements.
• Review and inspect all project-related documents to ensure they are current, accurate, and aligned with the approved questionnaire/script and project requirements.
• Monitor fieldwork activities closely and identify any operational issues, obstacles, or challenges encountered during fieldwork, reporting them promptly to the Field Manager/Operations Manager.
• Monitor interviewer and mystery shopper performance, including quality, productivity, adherence to methodology, and compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct regular field checks and provide feedback and guidance to interviewers and shoppers to ensure the required quality standards are maintained.
• Assist the Field Manager with all quality control and validation processes, including reviewing completed interviews/visits and identifying any quality issues or deviations.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, fieldwork status, achieved targets, challenges, and outstanding requirements to the Field Manager/Operations Manager.
• Conduct interviews or field visits when required to support the team, address operational challenges, or ensure continuity of fieldwork.
• Prepare and maintain interviewer/shoppers' quota sheets and allocation plans, when required, and follow up on their implementation.
• Ensure that fieldwork is conducted according to the approved methodology, timelines, quotas, and quality standards.
• Support the Field Manager in achieving project targets within the agreed timelines while maintaining the required quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Statistics.
• At least 2 to 4 years previously working in market research agency
• Language: Arabic is Mandatory. Fluency in the English language
• Proven experience in market research, data quality control, or a related role.
• Problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent knowledge of research methodologies and data collection techniques
• Familiarity with data cleaning, validation, and manipulation techniques

Accountabilities

• Project delivery as per deadline
• For project framework
• To uphold client confidentiality