Head of Research at Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG)

Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) is Nigeria's leading private sector think-tank dedicated to achieving sustainable economic development through private sector-led initiatives. Convener of the annual Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) since 1993, as a platform for bringing together private sector leaders and senior public sector officials to discuss and dialogue on the future of the Nigerian economy.

In 1993, a group of passionate and concerned private sector leaders representing key economic sectors conceived the Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) and sustained it as a platform for bringing together private sector leaders and senior public sector officials to discuss and dialogue on the future of the Nigerian Economy. Three years later, in 1996, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) was established and incorporated as a non-profit, non-partisan private sector organisation with a mandate to promote and champion the reform of the Nigerian economy into an open, private sector-led globally competitive economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Research

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Reports To: Director, Research & Development 
Supervise: Economists. Programme Associate, Research Officers & Analysts.

Description 

• The Head of Research will report directly to the Director of Research and Development. In this role, the prospective candidate will be a resourceful, innovative, and competent Senior Economist and Research Manager and provide support to the Director of Research and Development. In addition, the Head of Research will be responsible for providing extensive research, analysis, management, and interpretation of economic and statistical data to influence government policies and decisions.
• The candidate will actively contribute to all initiatives (projects/programs) within the Nigerian Economic Summit Group.
• Reports To: Director, Research & Development 
• Supervise: Economists. Programme Associate, Research Officers & Analysts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Researching, analysing, and monitoring economic developments and issues of importance to the Nigerian private sector and business community. 
• Provide documents that help to shape government policy on the economy, including investment and trade. 
• Design, prepare and manage research and policy-oriented progammes.
• Prepare economic and special reports as requested by the Director of Research and Development. 
• Compile periodic analysis and interpretation of economic and statistical data through research on economic and development issues. 
• Produce relevant reports to promote a more conducive business, investment and policy environment in Nigeria.
• Prepare discussion papers and memorandums on policy-oriented economic issues. 
• Develop proposals and concept papers, innovate projects, and present and defend the proposals to attract funding partners and donor agencies for the organisation’s projects.
• Carry out other assignment(s) as may be assigned by the Director of Research and Development.

Qualifications and Job Requirements

• Doctoral Degree in Economics with verifiable experience in research and publications for at least five years.
• Relevant professional qualification(s) will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 12 years of cognate experience in a similar role will be preferred.
• In-depth Knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of economic research and development is required. 
• High-level writing and editorial capabilities. Innovative, creative, proactive and analytical.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Managerial and leadership approach to issues. Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership qualities where he or she shows an ability to influence Team members, engage relevant stakeholders and targets, and manage members.

Application Closing Date
10th February, 2024.