PwC Nigeria Job Vacancies for Research and Development Manager

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PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is currently recruiting for the UK's Department for International Development (DFID), and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The following positions are currently sought for:

Position: Research and Development Manager
Ref: M01

The role ensures clarity and relevance of initiatives by making available credible information on market developments and imperatives in the Nigerian financial sector for use by internal and external stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities:
•   Develops and implements research strategies in line with the organisation's operational
•   Manages research projects and market research firms
•   Designs qualitative and quantitative methodologies for conducting research financial sector issues
•   Prepares engagement contracts and service level agreements tor research partners and consultants
•   Prepares assessment reports of research partners/ consultants
•   Issues terms of reference for various requests for proposals
•   Analyses and presents research findings

Education and Experience:
•   Applicant should have a Post Graduate degree (M.sc, Ph.D) degree in Statistics, Economics, International Development or related field
•   Minimum of 8 years work experience, of which 5 years must have been in conducting research
•   Familiarity with Banking, Microfinance and access to finance issues will be an advantage.

Method of Application:
If you meet the requirements above, please forward your cover letter and resume electronically to clientrecruit@ng.pwc.com, quoting the relevant reference code for the position applied for at the top right-hand corner. In addition, the subject of your email should be the reference code and job role.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 23rd June, 2011.