Human Capital Partners - Our client is the Master Developer of a sizeable area of innovation where a dynamic mix of programmes, quality space and facilities and, high value-added services are being offered through collaboration with various local and international delivery partners from the Public and Private sector.

Amongst other strengths, the Developer adopt global best practices in its operation systems, processes and procedures and, has assembled an exceptional team with a broad diversity of educational and professional experiences who share a common passion to deliver result.

As part of on-going initiative to strengthen its operations and enhance its capacity to achieve its goals, the Developer seeks to recruit exceptional results-oriented and suitably qualified professional to fill the position below:

Position: Specialist, Innovation Management
Job Ref.: ES00112


Job Descriptions

• Reporting to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will have direct responsibility for the design, direction and administration of the Company's innovation and entrepreneurial management strategy.
• A key component of this role will be to foster, embed and propagate a robust environment with institutionalised and sustainable processes and procedures for channelling innovation and entrepreneurship across all its focus areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Articulate and generate a knowledge pool blue print for the provision of Advisory and Consulting expertise in thematic areas to similar business clusters, especially on innovation management set-up
• Devise concepts for research and development across the Developer's focus sectors, geared towards tangible contributions that influence relevant policies.
• Develop a backbone of programs, projects, workshops, seminars, etc. in conjunction with external partners for the advancement of the innovation/entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• Facilitate the selection of Advisors to be called upon when required to provide specialist support to platforms, programmes and projects.
• Own the sustainable engagements process with key local, regional and international strategic partners in the Academia, Private and Public sectors e.g. Research Centres, in order to stimulate solutions identification as well as the development of new ideas and partnerships.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

• Ability to think strategically and holistically, and to appreciate the impact of various policies, issues and solutions.
• Strong Strategic focus, as well as process-orientation.
• Excellent search skills.
• A Masters' Degree in a related discipline from a reputable institution. Ph.D. and Project Management Certification will be of advantage.
• Extensive industry experience in innovation management.
• In-depth technical knowledge and practical understanding of entrepreneurship.
• Proven stakeholder, public relations and communications experience.

In addition, candidate must possess the following attributes:

• Proven leadership, negotiating and influencing skills
• Excellent network skills, particularly relationship building, interpersonal and communication skills.
• High ethical standards and level of integrity.

Position: Head Executive Director of Foundation
Job Ref.: ES00114


Job Descriptions

• Working under the guidance of the Foundation's Board of Directors, the Head/Executive Director will develop and manage all aspects of the affairs of the Foundation, including updating of operational frameworks for the smooth and effective administration of the Foundation.
• An intrinsic part of this role will be to establish and maintain contact with key stakeholders, oversee fundraising drives and manage programs execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide managerial and technical oversight for the Foundation, including human capital management, projects logistics, finance and administration.
• Prepare and administer strategic business plans and program budgets, as well as oversee the formulation and execution of effective policies.
• Oversee the execution of all programs through internal resources and external implementation partners.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Support the Board of Directors on its governance role.
• Effectively manage all assets of the Foundation.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Proven ability to network within the business and technology community.
• Maturity and tact, including the ability to relate with different levels of authority, internally and externally.
• A Masters' Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Possession of a professional program/project management certification will be an advantage.
• A minimum of Twelve (12) years' experience, five (5) of which must have been in a senior management position.
• Hands-on experience from reputable charity-based organisation(s)/ project(s) will also be an advantage.
• Extensive experience in research, program design and project management.
• Excellent written and oral Communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.

In addition, candidate must possess the following attributes:

• Proven leadership, negotiating and influencing skills
• Excellent network skills, particularly relationship building, interpersonal and communication skills.
• High ethical standards and level of integrity.

Job Title: Leading, Marketing and Business Development
Job Ref.: ES00111


Job Descriptions

• Reporting to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for harnessing relevant company resources (brand collaterals, etc.) and networks to create new products and services.
• Inherent in this will be to attract suitable delivery partners and clients in line with set goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and lifecycle management of the Company's business propositions.
• Identify requirements of partners and stakeholders, as well as ensure the right mechanisms are put in place to maintain good relations with them.
• Develop, disseminate and monitor the implementation of the Company's marketing and business development strategy.
• Formulate standards, policies, guidelines and processes for marketing and business development for the Company in alignment with corporate plans.
• Review all relevant regulations, highlighting key imperatives to ensure the right offerings are pitched in line with the development objectives of the Company.
• Provide excellent client service and build relationships with investors and tenants in order to attain targeted revenue, profitability and growth.
• Evaluate and track the development and performance of team so as to ensure productivity and achievement of business results.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

• Proven relevant networks/contacts will be of advantage.
• Demonstrable experience in team leadership and supervision.
• Creativity to maximise all assets - people, knowledge and processes - commercially.
• A good first Degree in a relevant discipline from a reputable University. A Masters' in Business Administration will be of advantage.
• A minimum of Eight (8) years' experience in Product Development, Marketing and Sales.
• Experience in or deep understanding of the Real Estate sector will be of added advantage.
• Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.

In addition, candidate must possess the following attributes:

• Proven leadership, negotiating and influencing skills
• Excellent network skills, particularly relationship building, interpersonal and communication skills.
• High ethical standards and level of integrity.

Position: Specialist, Innovation Management
Job Ref.: ES00112

Job Descriptions

• Reporting to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will have direct responsibility for the design, direction and administration of the Company's innovation and entrepreneurial management strategy.
• A key component of this role will be to foster, embed and propagate a robust environment with institutionalised and sustainable processes and procedures for channelling innovation and entrepreneurship across all its focus areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a backbone of programs, projects, workshops, seminars, etc. in conjunction with external partners for the advancement of the innovation/entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• Facilitate the selection of Advisors to be called upon when required to provide specialist support to platforms, programmes and projects.
• Articulate and generate a knowledge pool blue print for the provision of Advisory and Consulting expertise in thematic areas to similar business clusters, especially on innovation management set-up
• Devise concepts for research and development across the Developer's focus sectors, geared towards tangible contributions that influence relevant policies.
• Own the sustainable engagements process with key local, regional and international strategic partners in the Academia, Private and Public sectors e.g. Research Centres, in order to stimulate solutions identification as well as the development of new ideas and partnerships.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

• A Masters' Degree in a related discipline from a reputable institution. Ph.D. and Project Management Certification will be of advantage.
• Extensive industry experience in innovation management.
• In-depth technical knowledge and practical understanding of entrepreneurship.
• Ability to think strategically and holistically, and to appreciate the impact of various policies, issues and solutions.
• Strong Strategic focus, as well as process-orientation.
• Excellent search skills.
• Proven stakeholder, public relations and communications experience.

In addition, candidate must possess the following attributes:

• Proven leadership, negotiating and influencing skills
• Excellent network skills, particularly relationship building, interpersonal and communication skills.
• High ethical standards and level of integrity.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their current Curriculum Vitae (in Microsoft Word and PDF, both saved with their full names) to: recruitment@hcp-ng.com 

Candidate should include in their application, a statement of how you meet the advertised criteria, as well as names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities

Note

• Application will be treated in strict confidence.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• There is no gender bias for this recruitment. However, women are strongly encourage to apply.