Lagos Business School
(LBS) delivers executive programmes aimed at systematically improving the
practice of management in Nigeria.
In 2007, LBS
consolidated its status as Nigeria’s premier business school by ranking for the
first time among the top 50 business schools in the world, in the area of open
enrolment programmes, by the Financial Times of London. LBS is still the only
Nigerian business school to be included in this prestigious world ranking.
RESEARCH
ASSISTANT
Research
Assistant, First Bank Sustainability Centre
The First Bank Sustainability Centre is a partnership with Lagos Business School and one of Africa’s leading financial operators, First Bank Limited.
The First Bank Sustainability Centre is a partnership with Lagos Business School and one of Africa’s leading financial operators, First Bank Limited.
The Centre’s
objectives are to advance corporate sustainability and delivery in Nigeria in
an intellectual and practical way. The Sustainability Center will contribute
towards shaping the perspective of key policy and decision makers in the
private sector.
To achieve the
afore-mentioned objectives, the centre seeks to engage a Research Assistant.
The job details are
as shown below:
Reports To:
Centre Manager, First Bank Sustainability Centre
Position Type:
2 years contract
PURPOSE
OF POSITION: Assist in the
compilation of data and materials for research and book publications.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES/KEY JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include but not limited to the following:
Source for data needed for book and academic publications
Gather data and references for research work
Conduct preliminary studies and other fact finding assignments to facilitate research activities
Seek out Industry contacts for technical data and cases studies
Liaise with industry managers for business data authentication
Interview firms to extract vital information for case study preparations and book publication
Develop and present reports on assigned tasks
Drive self-development to enhance professional growth and quality of work.
Any other relevant responsibility to be assigned by a Faculty and line manager from time to time.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Ensure data compilation to enable publication of at least one publication within the stipulated time frame.
Timely completion of assigned tasks
Feedback from Centre Manager
Accuracy of data collected
Include but not limited to the following:
Source for data needed for book and academic publications
Gather data and references for research work
Conduct preliminary studies and other fact finding assignments to facilitate research activities
Seek out Industry contacts for technical data and cases studies
Liaise with industry managers for business data authentication
Interview firms to extract vital information for case study preparations and book publication
Develop and present reports on assigned tasks
Drive self-development to enhance professional growth and quality of work.
Any other relevant responsibility to be assigned by a Faculty and line manager from time to time.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Ensure data compilation to enable publication of at least one publication within the stipulated time frame.
Timely completion of assigned tasks
Feedback from Centre Manager
Accuracy of data collected
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodology
Oral and Written Communication Skills
Proficiency in the use of Excel, SPSS etc
Transcribing Skills
On-line researching skills
Knowledge of proof reading and referencing
Knowledge of fieldwork implementation
Flexibility and working under pressure
Good computer skill
Planning and Organizational skills
Excellent time management skills
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodology
Oral and Written Communication Skills
Proficiency in the use of Excel, SPSS etc
Transcribing Skills
On-line researching skills
Knowledge of proof reading and referencing
Knowledge of fieldwork implementation
Flexibility and working under pressure
Good computer skill
Planning and Organizational skills
Excellent time management skills
QUALIFICATIONS
Very good first degree in social science/science discipline
Very good first degree in social science/science discipline
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Masters or Research degree is an added advantage.
Masters or Research degree is an added advantage.
EXPERIENCE
Experience in data collation/analysis in a medium or large scale organization or research institution.
Experience in data collation/analysis in a medium or large scale organization or research institution.
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