Senior Associate, Industry Services and Research at Lagos Business School

PURPOSE OF POSITION:  

A Senior Associate for the LBS Sustainability Centre is to lead projects of the LBS sustainability Centre and champion sustainability initiatives of Lagos Business School at large.

The centre should be known for advancing corporate sustainability thinking, practice and delivery in Nigeria and Africa in an intellectual and practical way. Therefore, the ideal candidate should have some understanding and passion for sustainable development issues, research, programme/project coordination and management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide expertise, innovation and creativity in broadening Centre footprint her selected thematic areas and for her target market
• Develop proposals, concept notes for industry reports, research and consulting projects for industry
• Manage industry research, journal articles, reports and case studies projects (desktop research, literature reviews, data collection, interviews, data analysis, writing, drafting, reviews etc)
• Identify and explore local and international trends and opportunities in sustainability for the centre and LBS as a whole.
• Design, develop and manage industry-focused programmes and research projects
• Support external communication on Centre and LBS’ sustainability and responsible management achievements and initiatives (keynote speech, conference presentations)
• Support the programme team in reviewing program feedback including that from external partner organisations; assess programming for continuous improvement
• Attend meetings with and manage relationships with LBS stakeholders and member organisations
• Initiate and support fundraising activities and grant sourcing to fund Centre activities
• Serve as LBS designate to partner organisations like the Private Sector Advisory Group (PSAG)

GENERIC SKILLS

• Leadership skills
• Stakeholder engagement and customer service skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think strategically and to manage self
• Flexible and adaptable

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong research and knowledge generation capabilities
• Strategic in approach
• Ability to use statistical software
• Budgeting and financial analysis skills
• Relationship management skills
• Strong reporting and presentation skills
• Research and Database management skills
• Project or Programme Management
• Creativity
• Amiableness
• Multitasking skills
• High assimilation and work speed

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of a Master’s degree.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

Postgraduate training and membership in a related professional body is an advantage.

COGNATE EXPERIENCE

Minimum of Four (4) years of work experience, preferably in sustainability practice, think-tank, research institute, or consulting/advisory firm. Experience in sustainability, research, business development and project management.