Assistant Research Manager (Economist) at Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree/HND in Economics.
• Master’s degree in Economics
• Minimum of 6 years cognate experience

Person’s Specification/Required Competencies

• Good Leadership skills. 
• Ethical Conduct. 
• Professional Behavior. 
• Good Communication Skills . 
• Project Management.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Skills.
• Team Spirit

Job Description

• Researching, analyzing and monitoring economic developments and issues of importance to the Lagos & Nigerian business community, and helping to shape government policy on investment and trade.
• Preparation of weekly, monthly & quarterly economic reports to council and exco
• Preparation of economic report and outlook for the Chambers quarterly business newsletter
• Coordination of Economic and Statistics Committee and the Advocacy Committee meetings
• Support the advocacy function through provision of timely information on macroeconomic issues and other Government policies that have potential to affect the business community
• Preparation of quarterly sectoral report 
• Liaise with Trade Group Secretaries in preparation of papers and speeches
• Keep an up-to-date record of policy pronouncements by the Government at both the State and Federal Levels.
• Create timely and engaging content optimized for platform use and intended audience
• Preparation of presentation slides for occasions/events when the Chamber is expected to deliver lectures or make presentations.