Head of Corporate Research, Strategy and Documentation at Harmony Holdings Limited

Job Description

• Collaborate with other team members to develop and implement research strategies, such as developing new methodologies for collecting data
• Manage a team of research staff, including hiring, training, scheduling work tasks, and evaluating performance
• Communicate regularly with clients in order to understand their needs and to ensure that projects are meeting those needs
• Conduct research to support an organization’s goals, objectives, and policies
• Conduct market research to determine customer preferences, needs, and buying habits
• Coordinate with other departments within an organization to ensure that research is aligned with business goals
• Conduct research studies in a variety of academic or business disciplines, such as psychology, sociology, economics, or political science
• Review findings with peers or senior management to determine if further research is needed to confirm conclusions
• Determine appropriate methods of data collection and analysis, such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, or statistical models.

Qualifications

• MBA / B.Sc / HND in relevant field or a related course with 7years of experience leading research teams and projects
• Proven track record of publishing high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to secure external funding for research projects
• Preferred Skills and Qualifications
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams
• Experience developing and managing large research projects
• Industry or government experience
• International experience.

Communication:

• Communication is the act of conveying information to others. As a head of research, you may need to communicate with other departments, such as marketing, to explain the results of a research project.
• You may also need to communicate with clients to explain the results of a research project.
• Effective communication can help you convey information clearly and efficiently.

Data analysis:

• Data analysis is the ability to interpret data and draw conclusions from it. This is an important skill for a head of research because it allows them to evaluate the data their team collects and determine if it’s useful or if they need to collect more data.
• Data analysis also allows a head of research to determine if the data they’ve collected is accurate and if it can be used to support their company’s goals.

Critical thinking:

• Critical thinking is the ability to analyze a situation and make a decision based on the information you have.
• As a head of research, you need to be able to make decisions about the research you conduct and the conclusions you draw from it.
• You can use critical thinking to determine what research methods are most effective for your organization and how to interpret the results you receive.

Problem-solving:

• Problem-solving is the ability to identify a problem, develop a solution and implement that solution.
• As a head of research, you may be responsible for solving issues that arise during research projects.
• For example, if a research team is having trouble finding participants for a study, you may be responsible for finding a solution to this problem.

Organization:

• Organization is another skill that can help a head of research develop their abilities.
• This is because they often oversee multiple projects at once and need to keep track of the details of each project. Having good organizational skills can help a head of research manage their time and resources effectively.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@hhl.com.ng , harmonyrecruitment1@gmail.com using the position as the subject of the email.