The Chamber, as the representative organ of the business community, is a leading voice of the Organised Private Sector in Nigeria. It maintains regular consultations on policies and measures affecting business and the economy. The Chamber makes representations to the Federal Government on issues of interest to the business community, states and the economy
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Manager, Research and Advocacy
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Supervise: Research Managers and Senior Research Officer.
Job Summary
- We are in need of a resourceful, innovative, and competent Senior Research Manager.
- The prospective candidate will be dedicated to extensive research, analysis, management, and interpretation of economic and statistical data aimed at influencing government policies and decisions.
Responsibilities
- Researching, analyzing, and monitoring economic developments and issues of importance to the Lagos & Nigerian business community, and helping to shape government policy on investment and trade.
- Design, Prepare and Manage Research & Advocacy programs.
- Conduct Business Confidence Surveys and Computation of the quarterly Business Confidence Index of the Chamber.
- Preparation of weekly, monthly & quarterly economic reports to Director, Research and Advocacy.
- Compile periodic analysis and interpretation of economic and statistical data, through research of the economic and development issues in the country and production of relevant reports aimed at promoting more conducive business environment in Nigeria.
- Prepare discussion papers and memorandum on policy-oriented economic issues for discussion at the chambers business roundtable forums.
- Develop proposals, concept papers, innovate projects, present and defend the proposals to attract funding partners and donor agencies for the organization’s projects.
- Gather sectoral data on the performance of the various sectors of the economy for preparation of quarterly sectoral report.
- Plan and execute research surveys including reports and evaluation.
- Carry out other assignment(s) as may be assigned by the Director and Director-General.
Qualifications and Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Upper division in Economics.
- M.Sc. in Economics required. Doctoral degree in Economics with verifiable experience in research and publications will be an advantage.
- Relevant professional qualification(s) will be an added advantage.
- 12 years cognate experience in similar role will be preferred.
- In-depth Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of economic research and development required. High level writing and editorial capabilities. Innovative, creative, proactive and analytical.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft offices such as MS word, PowerPoint, excel etc.
- Managerial and leadership approach to issues. Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
- Ability to demonstrate strong leadership qualities where he or she shows an ability to influence team members, engage relevant stakeholders, target and manage members.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
- The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in the recruitment terms, conditions, or benefits of employment on account of race, tribe or ethnicity, age, religion, color, disability, gender, marital status. national origin, physical, beliefs or religion or any other discriminatory grounds.
Application Closing Date
25th January, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a soft copy of their Application Letter and their attached CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
