Research Manager Job Vacancy In Nigeria November-December, 2012
Employment Nigeria
01-Jan-1970
NIGERIA , NIGERIA ,
LATEST JOB AVACNCY AT LAGOS BUSINESS SCHOOL
JOB TITLE: RESEARCH MANAGER
JOB LOCATION: LAGOS
JOB DSCRIPTION
- Reporting to the Research Director, the job holder’s responsibilities are to:
- Identify prospective funding sources, new funding initiatives and support for current research projects.
- Maintain liaison and effective communication and build beneficial relationships with individuals and organisations at various levels across the research community.
- Manage applications for external research grants including proposal development, budgeting, completion of proposal forms, progress report submission, expenditure reconciliation, research compliance requirements, subcontracts, renewals, exits and sponsors terms and conditions.
- Liaise with funding bodies on their procedures, regulations, terms and conditions to ensure these are adhered to in a timely and accurate manner.
- Provide technical support to the Research Director in strategic planning and implementation of policies and procedures to promote research activities among faculty.
- Identify prospective participants and coordinate development of faculty interdisciplinary research teams and proposals.
- Develop and facilitate workshops, meetings or conferences that enhance research funding opportunities and profiles.
- Prepare substantive administrative reports and documents. Manage varying voluminous caseload of complex assignments and projects from multiple sponsors requiring deadlines and timely submissions.
- Coordinate and supervise the work of the research assistants in the department.
- Oversee that the institution’s research outputs and academic publications are on the university website, ensuring accuracy and quality.
- Any other specific or adhoc duty to be assigned by the line manager from time to time
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENT
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Good leadership skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Professionalism and integrity
- Flexibility to work schedule
- Interest in research and academics
- Experience of operations of research funding and donor agencies
- Proficiency in use of Microsoft office packages
QUALIFICATION
- A postgraduate degree or its equivalent is required. An MBA/MSc from a reputable school will be an added advantage.
- The candidate must possess relevant working experience with demonstrable career achievements. Experience at a managerial level gained in higher education administration or reputable organisations with interest in funding research projects will be an advantage
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should send their CVs by email to: careers@lbs.edu.ng
Closing Date: 19 December 2012.
Sorry the application deadline for this job has elapsed
