Michael Stevens Consulting – We are a long established and well respected multi-disciplinary management and financial consulting firm with offices in several locations across Nigeria.
We are currently recruiting to fill the vacant positions with our clients below in various sectors of the economy:
Job Title: Senior Specialist – Research and Development
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
- The role is to drive research and development as a culture in the organization through consistent monitoring and in-depth analysis of projects, the transport sector and socio economic issues as regards the strategic goals and objectives and ensure adherence to current standards and international best practices in its operations.
Job Purpose
- To develop and introduce measures and initiatives arising from company operations and activities.
- The key tasks of this position shall include responsibility for ensuring the conduct of research into project as well as local and international transport sector issues which support and ensure the organization’s development.
- Establishment and maintenance of information research services, systems and resources. Provision of special and technical assistance to the Managing Director/Chief Executive as regards Research and Development.
Job Description
- Design and implement effective systems and procedures for the establishment of research as a culture in the company in line with its strategic goals and objectives.
- Institute continuous, consistent and timely conduct of research into the various areas of our core functions including, but not limited to, Roads Maintenance, Public Transport, Traffic Management, Social and Environmental Safeguards
- Initiate research on transport policy issues and devise appropriate method(s) for research activities.
- Establish, operate and maintain centralized databases.
- Establish and build working partnership with reputable local and international transport-related research institutions.
- In conjunction with the Safeguards Unit, initiate Baseline Surveys as may be required and ensure the conduct of follow-up Studies.
- Research into, and publish on a quarterly basis information and statistics on the transport sector, and other sectors of the economy that may affect the Authority’s operations.
- Study technical reports from Consultants, the World Bank and other stakeholders, prepare summary and advise the Managing Director on such reports.
- Act as a liaison with R&D institutions to prepare project proposals
- Manage R&D project teams allocated to those projects; work with academic partners to leverage the potential of applicable research.
Qualifications and Experience
- Candidate must have a minimum of Master’s Degree in a Science, Economics or Engineering related field.
- Must have minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in conducting research and producing conference papers.
- Candidate must have strong computer and research skills
- Must have good knowledge of the Transportation Industry.
Competencies/Skills Required:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with changing priorities and needs.
- Entrepreneurial spirit, with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves mentality.
- Ability to manage uncertainty and the ability to manage risk.
- Excellent team player with the ability to build and leverage internal and external alliances and to work effectively in a lean environment.
- Demonstrated track record of detail orientation, time management and project management skills.
- Strong organizational skills required.
- EXCELLENT communication and documentation skills; ability to convey key information via written reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals or in presentation settings.
- Unquestionable ethics, integrity and business judgment.
- Candidate must be less than 40 years old.
Job Title: Business Development Consultant
Location: Lagos
Job Description/Requirements
- We need for urgent employment a Business Development Consultant with strong marketing and business development experience from a well structured Consulting Organization.
- Minimum of 7 years post NYSC experience.
- Minimum of of HND/B.Sc in any discipline
- Must be able to initiate and close deals.
Job Title: Senior Specialist – Business Development Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
- As part of the strategies to enhance our operations and maximally achieve our stated objectives, we require for immediate employment qualified and competent individuals for the position of Business Development Manager.
- This professional must be a strategic and critical thinker with a proven record of success in expanding company objectives and exceeding business goals
Job Purpose
- The purpose is to ensure stable and dynamic development of the company through the identification and realization of various business and organizational opportunities which the company may have, drive sustainable financial growth through boosting revenue and forging strong relationships with clients and development of strategy focussed on financial gain.
- A key function of this role is also to define long-term organizational strategic goals, builds key customer relationships, identifies business opportunities, negotiates and closes business deals and maintains extensive knowledge of current market conditions.
Job Description
- The Business Development Specialist will help our organization remain competitive and grow by identifying and acquiring new accounts that will have a major strategic impact on the long-term success of the company.
- Will lead and oversee the development and growth of profitable new business; develop and maintain effective key customer relationships as well as ensure business growth through directing and managing business development activities
- Develop new business and long term account opportunities through prospecting and cold calling.
- Develop, coordinate and implement marketing plans designed to maintain and increase existing business and capture new opportunities.
- Develop sales presentations, conduct seminars and participate in meetings with clients and external vendors.
- Complete RFP’s and proposals, follow up on submissions and close business.
- Develop competencies of associate within the unit
Qualifications/Experience
- B.Sc/BA in Business Administration, Economics, any Social Sciences or relevant field with a minimum of 10 years post NYSC experience.
- Candidate must have a Strong drive to exceed targets, relentlessly positive attitude, and incredible work ethic.
- 10 years + experience of consultative integrated (multichannel) sales and business development experience with proven ability to navigate relationships
- Age: Less than 40 years old
Desirable Attributes:
- Good interpersonal relationship
- Ability to understand projects at the design stage
- Time management and planning skills
- Creative talents and the ability to solve tough problems
- In-depth knowledge of the projects and its evolution
- The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
- Skill in prioritizing and triaging obligations
- Value adding, proactive, a team player and must posses excellent communication skill.
Job Title: Consultant (Investment and Business Advisory)
Location: Lagos
Job Description
- Preparation of feasibility business plans and marketing study.
- Business/Financial Advisory Services.
- Business Performance Analysis.
Qualification and Experience
- B.Sc in Economics, Business Studies, Finance or Accounting.
- Very strong Business Development skill.
- 5 years+ work experience in similar role
- ACCA/ACA is preferred and will be an added advantage
Job Title: Senior Specialist – Safeguard
Location: Lagos
Job Description
The role is to ensure the effective consideration and management of social concerns in all aspects of our client’s work, from the design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of transport initiatives. Particular attention should be paid to the minimization of social risks associated with the development of transport initiatives, as well as the identification and maximization of social development opportunities arising from investments by the company.
Job Purpose
- A key function of this role will be to engender a broad consensus, through participatory methods and extensive dialogue with affected and interested parties, on fair and adequate methods by which rights of way can be cleared of occupants as needed. The role must be able to handle social/cultural issues in the work environment.
- Take into consideration international standards for involuntary displacement as incorporated into the World Bank’s OP 4.12 on involuntary Resettlement.
Job Responsibilities
- Establish a forum by which interested parties may make representation on involuntary resettlement.
- In consultation with relevant parties, develop a Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF)
- Contribute to the development of Social Policy, Strategy, Objectives, and Standards of the Company.
- Undertake training needs analysis of staff to identify weaknesses in understanding of social issues.
- Design and deliver a training programmed to enhance understanding of social issue among staff.
- Identify opportunities for capacity building on social issues among other institutions and government agencies whose remits overlap or influence transport or social development outcomes.
- Ensure staff and operational compliance with company policy, standards, etc.
- Contribute to the design of, and reporting on, a monitoring and evaluation programmed for performance in relation to social development parameters.
Qualifications and Experience
- The candidate should have a degree (minimum 2:2) in Social and Environmental related degree with a minimum of 10 years cognate experience. Project Management certification is an added advantage
Competencies/Skills Required
- Strong analytical and attention to detail skills are essential.
- Can produce/develop a social Assessment Procedure Manual.
- Must have a good knowledge Projects or Project Management
- Can design training programmes/curriculum
- Good Presentation skill
- Planning and Organizing
- Good Team Player
- Good oral and written communication
- Must be result driven and have integrity
- Age: Candidate must be less than 40 years old.
Job Title: Senior Consultant – Investment and Business Advisory
Location: Lagos
Job Description
- The Senior Consultant will play a lead role in the Investment and Business Advisory practice of the business including leading client projects and business development.
- He/she will be delivering on the strategic priorities of the practice.
Requirements
- Preparation of Feasibility Business Plans and Marketing Study.
- Business/Financial Advisory Services.
- Business Performance Analysis.
- Business research and analysis, including financial analysis
- Participate in client engagements/Business Development
Qualification and Experience
- B.Sc in Economics, Business Administration, Finance or Accounting.
- Auditing/Consulting Experience
- Very strong Business Development skill.
- 10 years+ work experience in similar role
- ACCA/ACA is preferred and will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV’s to: jobs@michaelstevens-consulting.com
Note: All CVs must be in word format and the job title should be the subject of the mail.
Application Deadline 28th September, 2018.
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