Research & Product Development Officer in a Leading Information & Communications Technology Company

A dynamic and well focused Information & Communications Technology Company, with its head office in Lagos, is recruiting to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Research & Product Development Officer

Ref No: RPD 01
Location: Lagos

Job Description
The Research and Development Officer will be responsible for research activity within the company. This involves coordinating research and management of a team or teams involved in innovation, from theoretical research to new product development in line with the company’s strategic vision in order to develop new products.

Key responsibilities will be to;

• Conduct a thorough study prior to the development of a new product, determining product specification, and production cost and production time line in order to evaluate the need for the product before the design begins to ensure it meets customer requirements
• Research and develop new product in conformity with the companys strategy vision in order to meet projected targets.
• Create requirement and generate ideas to serve as product guidelines and regulatory specification in accordance with customer’s anticipated need in order to ensure an efficient and effective product development process.
• Perform regular evaluation and updates of the company’s product to ensure they are functional and in conformity with customer’s requirement in order to meet their expectations.
• Research and analyse new trends within the industry in line with global standards so as to remain competitive in the technology market
• Ensure research and propose new business initiatives in conformity with the company’s strategic vision to ensure continuous growth

Key Requirements

• B.Sc in Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in research environment of an IT related company
• Experience in writing concept note and proposals for research or projects
• Project Management Institute (PMI) membership would be an added advantage

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2014

Method of Application
Qualified and interested candidates should forward a copy of their CVs clearly stating the Ref. no of the position of interest with an accompanying application letter to: [email protected]

Please note that only applicants who possess these requisite qualifications stated her in will be shortlisted and invited for interview.