Research & Strategy Officer at Layer3

Layer3 is a fun and innovative place to work – a leader in Cloud, Security, Network and Data center solutions in Nigeria. We are one of the few companies in Africa to have attained all three global security standard certifications namely ISO 27001, ISO 27017 and PCI-DSS. We were listed by the London Stock Exchange Group’s ‘Companies to Inspire Africa 2019’ report in 2018 as well as, by Jobberman as one of the Top ICT companies to work for in Nigeria. We have a superb work culture with strong values. We are passionate about building a great company with a generation of future leaders and a team of professionals that are changing the world.

Our positive work environment inspires all Layerons to live their dreams and be the best they can be. This coupled with our passion for excellence, world class technology solutions and global partners, help us fulfil our mission which is to make our customers’ businesses more successful.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research & Strategy Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Grade: Junior Level

Job Summary

• As the Research & Strategy Officer under the Strategy and Business Development Group of Layer3, you will be pivotal in information gathering using relevant research tools and techniques for developing and shaping the company's strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Market Research: Conduct thorough research and analysis of industry trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscapes. Translate insights into actionable strategies that will drive the company's success.
• Strategy Development: Should have a clear understanding of strategy development across: Brand, product, enterprise, communications and Go to Market Plans
• Innovation: Must be able to identify emerging technologies and trends that could impact our industry. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate innovation into the company's strategic roadmap.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with departments to ensure alignment between strategic goals and operational execution. Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and coordinated efforts.
• Risk Management: Assess potential risks and challenges associated with strategic decisions and provide mitigation strategies to ensure the company's growth trajectory remains steady.
• Scenario Planning: Develop various scenarios and contingency plans to adapt to changing market dynamics and unforeseen challenges.
• Information Management & Warehousing: Develop and maintain a structured repository for research data, market intelligence, competitive insights, and internal strategic reports to support informed decision-making across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or Marketing.
• Minimum of 2-4 years working experience in a strategy role (ICT industry experience will be an added advantage).
• Experience in successfully implementing new organization models, including change management aspects.
• Sound knowledge of research and analytic tools and sources
• High level of computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, and the Internet.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral (including presentations)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with people at all levels in various organizations (within and without).
• Intellectual ability & Strategic thinking
• Willing to continuously update personal skills and knowledge.

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Applications to: careers@layer3.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Interview Process: Our multi-stage interview process at Layer3 is designed to get to know you better and assess how well you fit into the Layer3 culture. We are eager to meet you.