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  • Posted: Jun 27, 2014
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    Welcome to Phillips Consulting Limited. We are a leading business management consulting practice serving clients across Africa. We work in all major sectors of the economy and levels of government engaging highly trained and sector-experienced consultants. PCL is a wholly owned Nigerian firm with offices in Lagos, Abuja and Johannesburg. Established in 1992...
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    Head - Research & Information Services

    Job Responsibilities

    •     Conduct macroeconomic and comparative analysis research studies in line with the organization's focus areas
    •     Supervise the collation, analyses and interpretation of research data on the following sector/industry areas: Energy and Natural Resources; Information, Communication and Entertainment; Financial Services; Manufacturing/ Consumer Markets; Infrastructure & Government; Agriculture
    •     Develop standardised methods of streamlining data entry and analysis
    •     Prepare high quality research reports and liaise with the relevant departments on their publication and distribution
    •     Liaise with Head, Marketing to investigate grant opportunities and develop grant proposals to support sustainability of the organization's research activities
    •     Build strategic partnerships with other relevant local and international research bodies, think-tanks, and public and private sector bodies to extend data collation efforts
    •     Provide sound technical advice to the research teams on quantitative research methods, statistical analysis and construction of indices
    •     Monitor the costs and effectiveness of research and development activities to optimise resources
    •     Supervise the development and use of the organisation’s internal information and knowledge systems and databases, ensuring that staff are trained and supported in using them efficiently
    •     Keep abreast of knowledge management practices in the fields of library and knowledge/information management and manage outreach programs to inform staff of relevant resources and systems
    •     Liaise with the Communications Department to develop communications and dissemination strategies for research studies
    •     Liaise with user unit heads to review and develop existing and new information systems
    •     Ensure compliance with relevant legislation e.g. copyright, data protection and intellectual property
    •     Perform other job duties as assigned by the Executive Director, Policy Advocacy & Research

    Job Requirements

    •     First degree or equivalent in economics, statistics, information services, or any relevant discipline
    •     Relevant post-graduate degree will be an added advantage
    •     Minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience, of which at least seven (7) must have been at a strategic/ senior management level
    •     At least one year of field research experience in developing country contexts, particularly using qualitative and quantitative methodologies, in terms of both design and implementation
    •     Experience in developing and managing databases and information systems

    Method of Application

    Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click here to apply online.

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