Researcher at McPeniel Consultancy

McPeniel Consultancy is the parent company of SME Online Store. We are a Business technology design and development company based in Nigeria. The company is established to broker the demand for operational process enhancement in professional bodies/organizations as obtainable in developed countries. We have a track record of successful business/software project designs and development with individuals, public and private organizations of all sizes several of which can testify to the improvement of their operational process, productivity, and quality enhancement.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Researcher

Location: Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• At McPeniel Consultancy, the responsibility of a Research Assistant is to research and develop content in response to tasks assigned
• Conduct literature reviews, prepare interviews or questionnaires, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data from the business management and social sciences.

Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as Business Management, Social Sciences, Economics, Demography, Statistics or a related discipline is typically required. A master's degree is an added advantage
• Must have 1-3 years experience.
• Research Experience: Previous experience in research or a related field is advantageous. This could include academic research or research assistant roles.
• Data Analysis: Proficiency in qualitative data analysis methods, including coding, categorization, and thematic analysis; and/or quantitative data analysis software (such as SPSS or Excel) is required.
• Writing Skills: Strong analytical writing skills, including the ability to draft reports, literature reviews, and other research documents, are essential.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and the capacity to generate research questions and hypotheses.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to organize and manage research materials, data, and documentation effectively.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing research needs and priorities.

Skills:

• Research Skills: Strong research skills are essential, including the ability to gather relevant information from various sources, critically analyze data, and synthesize findings into coherent content.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data is crucial for evaluating research outcomes and drawing meaningful conclusions.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary for preparing clear and concise reports, literature reviews, and other research-related documents.
• Critical Thinking: The ability to think critically and approach problems from different angles is essential for formulating research questions and identifying relevant insights.
• Attention to Detail: Precise attention to detail is vital when conducting literature reviews, data analysis, and content creation to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Time Management: Effective time management skills are necessary to balance multiple research tasks, meet deadlines, and deliver results in a timely manner.
• Collaboration: Working collaboratively with colleagues and clients to gather information, share findings, and discuss research approaches is essential.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with coding and categorization for qualitative data analysis, thematic analysis, transcription tools, data visualization, text analysis techniques, and interpretation/reporting of qualitative findings and/or familiarity with quantitative data analysis software (such as SPSS or Excel), is required.

Salary
N70,000 - N75,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
8th May, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail.