Associate Director, Research & Advocacy at a Foremost Business Membership Organisation

A foremost Business Membership organisation with global affiliations, is seeking qualified Management and Senior Executive to fill the existing vacancy below as provided herewith:

Job Title: Associate Director, Research & Advocacy

Location: Nigeria

Job Descriptions

• The Associate Director (AD) for Research, Policy and Advocacy (RPA) is responsible for leading research portfolio, policy analysis and advocacy.
• The AD manages the provision of analysis, advice and support for specified programmes of the organization.
• The AD oversees diverse contractual engagements with research partners and coordinates relationships with stakeholders and varied networks focused on research and policy.
• Duties will involve local and international travels

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of policy briefs, learning projects including submissions or initiatives on current issues of interest to public & private sector organizations.
• Advance the organizations relationships with strategic partners and research institutes and advocacy coalitions to enhance, influence and impact in specified areas of development/operations.
• Author and /or co-author research, policy and advocacy publications for national and regional benefits.
• Will be responsible to the DG/CEO

Basic Requirements

• At least a Masters-level degree or (PhD) in Economics, Political Science & Public Policy Development;
• Past experience working for (or closely with) major development organizations, especially international agencies with at least 5 years in senior executive position leading a relevant (RPA) department.
• Experience in research and development of complex national & global issues will be of advantage.
• Excellent writing skills with a proven ability to provide clarity and succinctness on communiques.
• Very strong interpersonal and communication skills, vibrant professional networks within global knowledge and management community.
• Age should be 40-55 years old.
• Ability to work within tight schedule
• Candidate should have a strong knowledge/capacity in ICT

Remuneration and Condition of Service
The remuneration and condition of service will be commensurate with similar senior positions in other organisation of this stature.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application with concise CV of not more than 5 pages with names of three non-related referees and their contact details to reach "The Resource Consultant" c/o email via: [email protected]