Business Management Consultant at Nigerian Capital Development Fund (NCDF) Group Plc

The Nigerian Capital Development Fund (NCDF) Group Plc is an impact investor focused on emerging markets. The NCDFGroup acts as a strategic umbrella for a diverse range of emerging ventures, encompassing Financial Technology, Affordable Green Housing & Renewable Energy, Entertainment & Media and Training & Mobility sectors. Our aim is to establish financially viable businesses that solve social and environmental problems.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Management Consultant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• As a Business Management Consultant, you will collaborate with a team of like-minded professionals on a variety of projects, advising companies on best practices and providing actionable recommendations to help them achieve their strategic goals.
• The role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to gather and interpret data for insights, and a keen business acumen.
• Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will be expected to present your findings, build strong client relationships, and guide teams through the implementation of your recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory: Work with clients to analyze their strategy, structure, management, and operations, identifying areas for improvement and suggesting actionable recommendations.
• Research & Analysis: Conduct thorough research and data analysis to understand the organization’s needs, challenges, and opportunities.
• Client Communication: Maintain regular communication with clients, keeping them informed of progress and assisting them in making key decisions.
• Reporting & Presentation: Prepare detailed business proposals, reports, business plans, pitch decks, business tenderings, and presentations that clearly communicate findings and solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about industry trends, discover new opportunities for business expansion, and find innovative solutions to keep companies competitive.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Interview employees, management, and other stakeholders to gather insights, facilitate workshops, and run focus groups.
• Project Management: Oversee the implementation of recommendations, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. Lead and manage teams, including analysts, to achieve project goals.

 Areas of Focus:

• Business Strategy
• Marketing
• Supply Chain Management
• E-Business
• Financial and Management Controls
• Human Resources
• Information Technology

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a business management consultant.
• Proficiency with common business and project management software.
• Strong relationship-building abilities and a track record of rallying teams to achieve shared goals.
• Excellent research, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong negotiation skills and comfort working with executives.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on delivering outstanding client service.
• Willingness to remain flexible and adapt strategies as needed.
• Natural leadership abilities, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Analytical and creative thinker with a knack for problem-solving and generating 'outside the box' solutions.
• Demonstrated project management experience with complex, multi-phase projects.

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

Note

• Read the job description carefully and start preparing your application.
• Please note that we only accept applications and CVs in English.
• If you require any reasonable adjustments at the application stage or later in the recruitment process, please send an mail to the e-mail above