Research Manager Job Vacancy In Nigeria November-December, 2012

LATEST JOB AVACNCY AT LAGOS BUSINESS SCHOOL

JOB TITLE: RESEARCH MANAGER
JOB LOCATION: LAGOS
JOB DSCRIPTION

• Reporting to the Research Director, the job holder’s responsibilities are to:
• Identify prospective funding sources, new funding initiatives and support for current research projects.
• Maintain liaison and effective communication and build beneficial relationships with individuals and organisations at various levels across the research community.
• Manage applications for external research grants including proposal development, budgeting, completion of proposal forms, progress report submission, expenditure reconciliation, research compliance requirements, subcontracts, renewals, exits and sponsors terms and conditions.
• Liaise with funding bodies on their procedures, regulations, terms and conditions to ensure these are adhered to in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide technical support to the Research Director in strategic planning and implementation of policies and procedures to promote research activities among faculty.
• Identify prospective participants and coordinate development of faculty interdisciplinary research teams and proposals.
• Develop and facilitate workshops, meetings or conferences that enhance research funding opportunities and profiles.
• Prepare substantive administrative reports and documents. Manage varying voluminous caseload of complex assignments and projects from multiple sponsors requiring deadlines and timely submissions.
• Coordinate and supervise the work of the research assistants in the department.
• Oversee that the institution’s research outputs and academic publications are on the university website, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Any other specific or adhoc duty to be assigned by the line manager from time to time

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENT

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good leadership skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Professionalism and integrity
• Flexibility to work schedule
• Interest in research and academics
• Experience of operations of research funding and donor agencies
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft office packages

QUALIFICATION

• A postgraduate degree or its equivalent is required. An MBA/MSc from a reputable school will be an added advantage.
• The candidate must possess relevant working experience with demonstrable career achievements. Experience at a managerial level gained in higher education administration or reputable organisations with interest in funding research projects will be an advantage

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