Job Title: 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
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
Directly Supervises: Nil
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:
o
Source for data needed for book and academic
publications
o
Gather data and references for research work
o
Conduct preliminary studies and other fact
finding assignments to facilitate research activities
o
Seek out Industry contacts for technical data
and cases studies
o
Liaise with industry managers for business data
autentification
o
Interview firms to extract vital information
for case study preparations and book publication
o
Develop and present reports on assigned tasks
o
Drive self-development to enhance professional
growth and quality of work.
o
Any other relevant responsibility to be
assigned by a Faculty and line manager from time to time.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
o
Ensure data compilation to enable publication
of at least one publication within the stipulated time frame.
o
Timely completion of assigned tasks
o
Feedback from Centre Manager
o
Accuracy of data collected
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
o
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative
research methodology
o
Oral and Written Communication Skills
o
Proficiency in the use of Excel, SPSS etc
o
Transcribing Skills
o
On-line researching skills
o
Knowledge of proof reading and referencing
o
Knowledge of fieldwork implementation
o
Flexibility and working under pressure
o
Good computer skill
o
Planning and Organizational skills
o
Excellent time management skills
QUALIFICATIONS
Very good
first degree in social science/science discipline
Professional Qualification
Masters
or Research degree is an added advantage.
EXPERIENCE
Experience
in data collation/analysis in a medium or large scale organization or research
institution.
APPLICATION
Only
short-listed candidates shall be contacted. LBS offers equal employment
opportunity to all applicants.
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