British Council Recruits Director Research -Nigeria

 Vacancy Description
Role is Pay band 8 (Senior Management)/ Two year fixed term contract/ Open to Internal & External applicants/Applicants must have right to live and work in Nigeria/Post is in Abuja.
British Council Nigeria is recruiting a Director of Research. We are looking for a professional capable of growing our research team, building our research portfolio and growing our expertise and reputation for being thought leaders.

The post holder will

-Lead on the delivery of high profile research in support of British Council Nigeria’s country strategy, programme delivery and external role and profile.

-Support delivery of high impact programmes through strengthening internal monitoring, evaluation and learning

-Lead our strategy for supporting the capacity and growth of Nigeria’s early career researchers   and increase access to and appreciation for Nigerian research in the international development and education research communities

-Deliver market research for business growth

-Secure research funding

-Represent the British Council externally, positioning the British Council as a thought leader in our three strategic business areas (SBUs); Arts, English, Education and Society.

Refer to role profile for further information on role accountabilities

Applicants must have

– A Phd (Research) in a field relevant to British Council
– Track record of producing high quality research publications and managing research teams
– Track record of securing funding for undertaking research projects
–  Experience of working with partner or client funds.

Vacancy start date: 18th December, 2015
Vacancy announcement ends: 15th January, 2016

Links to relevant document are as follows

Role Profile Director Research Nigeria.

BC Beahaviours.

BC Core skills.
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The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect diversity of the society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.