Heirs Holdings operates businesses in Africa’s financial services, oil and gas, power, real estate, hospitality, healthcare and agribusiness sectors. Although still young, the firm has significant interests in numerous companies, presence in 20 countries across the continent, and our portfolio companies employ over 30,000 people, while empowering thousands more.
This is a strong start on our ambitious mission of creating value and driving economic transformation across the African continent.
We are recruiting to fill the below position:
Job Title: Research Manager
Location: Nigeria
Job Description
- The Research Manager is responsible for leading the development, coordination, planning, and execution of the Institute’s research agenda including the selection and management of external partners contracted to assist with new content creation.
Duties/Responsibilities
Research/Content Development:
- Develop the overall research agenda in accordance with the Institute’s mission including identification of key issues, topics to focus on, types of outputs, and the manner in which the research will be conducted
- Create a plan to carryout the research including the development of a budget, identification of internal and external resources
- Identify and manage contributors and collaborators throughout the content development process
- Develop and execute on the process for soliciting and incorporating feedback and finalizing research products
Advocacy:
- Identify and pursue or create opportunities to present and share research with relevant stakeholders through existing events and conferences
- Build relationships with other organizations that share the Institute’s perspective and develop joint strategies to carry out campaigns to promote policies that reflect the Institute’s priorities
- Identify and convene key stakeholders and decision-makers to influence decision-making based on the conclusions of the research
- Develop work-plans for turning research into action and monitoring results
Engagement:
- Identify potential areas for policy reforms
- Bring together government representatives, policymakers, academics, and relevant stakeholders to brainstorm potential reforms
- Solicit direction from relevant organizations (eg. African international organizations, African regional organizations, universities, other think-tanks)
- Develop action plans for how to advocate for said reforms in different arenas
Project Management:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the Institute’s research committee consisting of well-known academic experts
- Engage committee members to develop proposals for funding from the Institute to support their research on projects related to the work of the Institute
- Work closely with committee members in the carrying out of the research including the use of the results to inform the Institute’s advocacy agenda
Partner Management:
- Identify and recruit partner organizations for the Institute to engage with on research, advocacy, and other activities of joint concern
- Focus on the development of partnerships with think tanks and universities throughout Africa, identifying those with the highest credibility in each region
- Establish a formalized working relationship with African institutions like the African Development Bank, UN Economic Commission for Africa, and others in a way that allows the Institute to influence their respective agendas
Program Development:
- Develop new programs related to the Institute’s objectives including those that will assist in the conduct of research, the raising of awareness about the Institute’s mission, and educating key stakeholders about the Africapitalism philosophy
Requirements
Education/Experience Requirements:
- A Master's Degree in Economics, Business, Public Administration or Policy, International Development or related field
- Five (5) – Seven (7) years relevant experience including previous role(s) in Public policy, conducting research, economic analysis, consulting, etc
- Experience with tools, methodologies, software, and methods for gathering, managing, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data
Skills/Attributes:
- Expert writing skills with an emphasis on developing insightful, in-depth thought-provoking technical essays
- Self - starter with the ability to self-motivate and self-manage when working remotely
- Creative and strategic thinker with good project management skills
- Ability to manage complex work flows, and multi-task under pressure and on deadline
- Good team management, interpersonal and communication skills
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Knowledge of and experience in using a variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Strong online research skills including information gathering, organization, and synthesis
- Articulate speaker and writer with a solid portfolio of business content examples
- Fluent oral and written English; comprehension of French and/ or Portuguese a plus.
Application Closing Date
Not Stated.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to:
[email protected] stating 'Research Manager' in the subject header.