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Human Capital Partners (HCP) is a professional services firm specialising in the provision of professional services covering the entire spectrum of the Human Resources function. HCP is the successor firm of the erstwhile Executive Selection and Training Services group of KPMG in Nigeria. The Group existed as the Executive Selection unit within Arthur Anders...
Reporting to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will have direct responsibility for the design, direction and administration of the Company's innovation and entrepreneurial management strategy. A key component of this role will be to foster, embed and propagate a robust environment with institutionalised and sustainable processes and procedures for channelling innovation and entrepreneurship across all its focus areas. Key responsibilities will be to:
• Develop a backbone of programs, projects, workshops, seminars, etc. in conjunction with external partners for the advancement of the innovation/entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• Facilitate the selection of Advisors to be called upon when required to provide specialist support to platforms, programmes and projects.
• Articulate and generate a knowledge pool blueprint for the provision of Advisory and Consulting expertise in thematic areas to similar business clusters, especially on innovation management set-up.
• Devise concepts for research and development across the Developer’s focus sectors, geared towards tangible contributions that influence relevant policies.
• Own the sustainable engagements process with key local, regional and international strategic partners in the Academia, Private and Public sectors e.g. Research Centres, in order to stimulate solutions identification as well as the development of new ideas and partnerships.
Qualifications, experience and attributes:
• A Masters’ degree in a related discipline from a reputable institution. Ph.D. and Project Management Certification will be of advantage.
• Extensive industry experience in innovation management.
• In-depth technical knowledge and practical understanding of entrepreneurship.
• Ability to think strategically and holistically, and to appreciate the impact of various policies, issues and solutions.
• Strong strategic focus, as well as process-orientation.
• Excellent research skills.
• Proven stakeholder, public relations and communications experience.
In addition, candidates for all roles must possess the following attributes:
• Proven leadership, negotiating and influencing skills.
• Excellent networking skills, particularly relationship-building, interpersonal and communication skills.
• High ethical standards and level of integrity.
All positions are based in Abuja, Nigeria. There is no gender bias for this recruitment. However, women are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, please quote the appropriate reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (in Microsoft Word and PDF both saved with your full names) to recruitment@hcp-ng.com, not later than 30 September, 2015.
Please include in your application, a statement of how you meet the advertised criteria, as well as names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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