Candidates should possess a good degree from a recognized institution with at least six (6) years relevant post-qualification experience, part of which must be in a related position. Possession of the following will be an added advantage: post-graduate degree, excellent communication skills, proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel and Power Point), effective use of the Internet and Webpage design.

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of the Senior Executive Officer in the Research Management Office (RMO) are primarily programmatic and involve documentation, grants writing, training, research support services, communication and the following:-

(i) assisting the Director in the day-to-day activities of the RMO;
(ii) organizing academic staff and post graduate research student grants’ writing workshops, seminars, and other research related activities;
(iii) liaising with relevant departments, units, external agencies etc. to develop collaborative multidisciplinary research projects for visiting researchers, staff and students;
(iv) coordinating data collection and updating information on research funding opportunities.

Salary: CONTISS 8 (N 671,747.00)

Skills (For Positions 5 & 6)
The candidates are required to have specialized skills, adequate levels of competence and experience in addition to, research, computer, and communication skills. The following skills are specifically required:


- Good written and oral communication ability, presentation and leadership skills;
- High level of competence in the use of computer and IT skills;
- People management skills;
- Organizing and planning skills;
- Ability to work independently and under pressure:
- Goal oriented, initiative, integrity, pro-activeness:
- Disposition to working extended hours.