Public Sector Initiative 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: Public Sector Initiative Manager

Location: Ajah, Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Role Summary

• The role is responsible for ensuring the successful execution of the initiative’s strategic objectives by driving its core activities.
• This includes overseeing programme management, marketing and sales to increase enrolment, managing client relationships, enhancing customer engagement, and ensuring high-quality programme delivery.

Responsibilities
The candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Lead and coordinate research initiatives that address key public sector challenges in Africa, ensuring alignment with the Initiative’s mission and strategic goals. 
• Build and manage strong research and institutional partnerships, while identifying new collaboration opportunities across local and international stakeholders. 
• Drive the impact of research by developing strategies for dissemination, fostering interagency collaboration, and tracking outcomes and performance. 
• Negotiate and oversee partnership agreements, while representing the Initiative at external events to strengthen visibility and influence. 
• Co-develop and implement targeted programmes, training, and seminars in collaboration with leadership to support long-term public sector development objectives.

Qualification and Experience

• A highly qualified professional with a Master’s Degree or higher in a relevant field, complemented by postgraduate training and membership in a recognized professional body, with at least three years of experience in industry engagement, project management, or related roles, including supervisory responsibility. 

Skills & Competencies:
The candidate should also possess the following competencies:

•  Leadership and Project Management.
• Analytical and Critical Thinking.
• Communication and Reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement.
• Innovation and Strategic Insight.

Application Closing Date
30th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a Cover letter and their CV, including certified copies of their Degrees and Diplomas, to: careers@lbs.edu.ng using the “Public Sector Initiative Manager - 2026” as the subject of the email.

Note

• Individuals from previously disadvantaged population groups are encouraged to apply.
• The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.
• The University retains the right to verify all information provided by candidates.
• Should you not receive a reply within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.