Research Manager at Lagos Business School (LBS)

Lagos Business School is committed to creating and transmitting management and business knowledge based on a Christian conception of the human person and of economic activity relevant to Nigeria and Africa at large. We strive to be a world class business school which will have a significant impact on the practice of management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Manager

Code: RM042022
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The Research Manager will coordinate and manage LBS externally funded research, implement proactive administrative and operational strategies aimed at securing funding for the institutions research projects and advise on regulations and policies on research funding.

Essential Duties / Key Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Identify prospective funding sources, new funding initiatives and support for current research projects.
• Maintain liaison and effective communication and build beneficial relationship with individuals and organizations at various levels across the research community.
• Manage application for external research grant including proposal development, budgeting, completion of proposal forms, progress report submission, expenditure reconciliation, research compliance requirements, subcontracts, renewals, exit and sponsors term and conditions.
• Liaising with funding bodies on their procedures, regulations, terms and condition 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 in the 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 profile.
• Prepare substantive administrative reports and documents. Manage varying voluminous caseload of complex assignments and projects from multiple sponsors requiring deadlines and timely submissions.
• Represent the unit in committees and relevant university meetings.
• Provide supervision, guidance and support to direct reports
• Oversee that institutions research outputs and academic publications are on the university website, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Any other specific or adhoc duty to be assigned by line manager from time to time.
• Manage the performance of Research Assistants

Key Performance Indicators:

• Number of new research funding and grant opportunities secured
• Rate of rejection of research proposals based on non-adherence to donor criteria.
• Feedback from customers internal and external
• Valuation of relationships established with donor agencies
• Level of awareness on the institutions research profile and capabilities within the academic and research community.
• Accuracy in budgeting and efficiency in financial management of research projects
• Efficiency in managing LBS case catalogue and ECCH case registration process.

Qualifications

• Good First Degree in Social or Management Sciences.

Professional Qualification:

• An MBA or MSc is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years in managerial position with research and supervisory skills. Experience gained in higher education or reputable organization with interest in funding research projects will be an advantage.

Skills Required:

• Planning and Organizational skills and initiative
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High integrity, reliability and confidentiality
• Supervisory skills
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure
• Attention to details
• Knowledge of Budgeting and project management
• Knowledge of research grant administration
• Knowledge of contract administration
• Knowledge of proposal writing
• Working knowledge of MS office
• Experience of policy drafting
• Experience of operations of research funding and donor agencies
• Secretarial skills
• Public Relations skills.

Application Closing Date
1st April, 2022.