Research Officer at Emerald Business Support Services (EmeraldBSS)

Job Summary

• We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Research Officer with expertise in Corporate Governance.
• This role will focus on conducting impactful research and contributing to the organization's knowledge base through the publication of articles, journals, and books.
• The Research Officer will play a pivotal role in educating the general public and advancing our advocacy of corporate governance principles and practices.
• This position requires a candidate with a strong research background, a commitment to scholarly work, and the ability to contribute to academic and industry literature.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute research projects related to corporate governance, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to identify gaps in existing research and contribute to the development of research hypotheses and objectives.
• Author and co-author articles, journals, and books on corporate governance topics, contributing to both academic and industry on behalf of the society
• Assist in preparing grant applications to secure funding for research projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Promote efficiency in Research and Publications department
• Develop and implement research initiatives and projects to address evolving issues on Corporate Governance and related areas
• Expand our research portfolio/Extensive research on areas of Corporate Governance
• Scheduling interviews with the Society’s publications contributors and the Board members who intend to share key experiences in the Society’s publications
• Identifying and contacting research and funding partners who have shown interest in the Society’s publications
• Managing and maintaining the Society’s library
• Developing content initiatives to attract new visitors to thewebsite
• Develop monthly newsletter to be issued to members and non-members

Qualifications/Skills

• Master's in Law or any related field.
• Proven experience in conducting research on corporate governance issues.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills.
• Track record of publishing articles, journals, or books in reputable outlets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.