Head, Centre for Financial Studies at Lagos Business School

Reports To: Advisory Board (CIBN) Directly Supervises: Research Assistants

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Advisory Board of CIBN, the job holder’s responsibilities include:
• Provide strategic leadership for the Centre.
• Present a yearly advancement/grant writing action plan to the advisory board.
• Manage and monitor departmental budgets. Plan and drive strategies for achieving target revenue and Centre deliverables
• Develop evaluation tools to continuously monitor programme implementation and delivery to ensure quality assurance.
• Organise all Centre events and programmes as well as coordinate all related activities.
• Constantly publish research outcomes in relevant journals and any other media.
• Provide regular information regarding the Centre’s activities to all stakeholders.
• Represent the Centre at meetings and events with key organisations.
• Any other specific or adhoc duty to be assigned by the Advisory Board from time to time.

Generic Competencies

• High ethical standards
• Leadership and networking skills
• Customer service skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think strategically
• Ability to manage self
• Flexible and adaptable

Technical Competencies

• Research oriented
• Fund raising skills
• Budgeting and financial analysis
• Relationship management
• Strong reporting and presentation skills
• Knowledge of business and economic fundamentals
• Consultancy skills

Minimum qualification & Experience

• Academic Qualification: Minimum of a MBA or MSc. A PhD is an added advantage
• Professional Qualification: Membership of a related professional body is an advantage
• Cognate Experience: Minimum of Twenty (20) years experience in a business development function of a medium or large organisation. Five (5) of which must be research based.