Department: Centre for Infrastructure, Policy, Regulation & Advancement (CIPRA)
Business Unit: Pan-Atlantic University/Lagos Business School
Position Type: Regular/Permanent/Full Time
Purpose of Position: To lead the conduct of research on physical and social infrastructure aimed at developing models for sustainable development. Drive advocacy for stakeholders’ management to improve state of infrastructure, while impacting on policy initiatives. Manage the Centre.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/KEY JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to the following:
To be responsible for the general management of the Centre
To develop projects to strengthen and expand the existing programme of research in CIPRA
Design and conduct a successful programme of investigation. Present research at national and international conferences and meetings as appropriate
Publish research output in high quality peer reviewed national and international journals on infrastructure development
Develop research network locally and internationally in support of the research programmes of the centre. Monitor activities of similar research centres in other institutions and explore areas of collaboration.
Initiate and contribute to high quality proposals for external research funding of CIPRA programmes.
Develop and maintain relationship with public and private sector organizations, NGOs etc. aimed at advancing the CIPRA research objectives, attracting funding and capacity building
Supervise Research Assistants at the centre, facilitate knowledge transfer, coaching and mentoring
Provide report on assigned responsibilities by the Centre Director and on the activities of the Centre.
To maintain close liaison with the Director of the Centre to ensure delivery of high quality output to meet the vision of the Centre.
Schedule meetings and act as secretary of the Advisory Board of the Centre
To perform other relevant duties that may arise from time to time
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Number of research output
Number of published work from the centre
Research funding attracted
Quality and quantity of collaborations developed
Feedback from funding organizations and stakeholders
GENERIC COMPETENCIES
Communication & Presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Planning & organizational skills
Strong writing and editorial skills
Financial management – budgeting and budget controls; managing expenses
Managing people
Ability to create and maintain business networks/relationships
Office administration experience (and good IT literacy essential)
Analytical thinking
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Qualitative and quantitative research methodology skills
Excellent proficiency in computer usage including statistical package
Working knowledge of managing funding organizations
Sector expertise in telecommunications, power, transport
Stakeholders management
Proposal writing skills
QUALIFICATIONS At least a PhD Degree or its equivalent preferably in the field of social science and management
Previous cognate publication in learned journals is a plus
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Relevant professional membership
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of ten years post graduate research experience.
Demonstration of international research experience.
Interested candidates should forward their CVs to careers@lbs.edu.ngOnly short-listed candidates shall be contacted. LBS offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants
Apply via :
careers@lbs.edu.ng
