Public Sector Initiative Manager at Lagos Business School

Role Summary:

The role is responsible for ensuring the successful execution of the initiative’s strategic objectives by driving its core activities. This includes overseeing programme management, marketing and sales to increase enrolment, managing client relationships, enhancing customer engagement, and ensuring high-quality programme delivery.

Qualification and Experience

A highly qualified professional with a master’s degree or higher in a relevant field, complemented by postgraduate training and membership in a recognized professional body, with at least three years of experience in industry engagement, project management, or related roles, including supervisory responsibility. The candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Lead and coordinate research initiatives that address key public sector challenges in Africa, ensuring alignment with the Initiative’s mission and strategic goals. 
• Build and manage strong research and institutional partnerships, while identifying new collaboration opportunities across local and international stakeholders. 
• Drive the impact of research by developing strategies for dissemination, fostering interagency collaboration, and tracking outcomes and performance. 
• Negotiate and oversee partnership agreements, while representing the Initiative at external events to strengthen visibility and influence. 
• Co-develop and implement targeted programmes, training, and seminars in collaboration with leadership to support long-term public sector development objectives.

The candidate should also possess the following competencies:

•  Leadership and Project Management 
• Analytical and Critical Thinking 
• Communication and Reporting 
• Stakeholder Engagement 
• Innovation and Strategic Insight