Junior Associate

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Junior Associate supports the delivery of advisory, strategy, and operational improvement services to clients across multiple sectors. This role involves research, analysis, documentation, stakeholder coordination, and project support to ensure high-quality consulting outcomes.
• The Junior Associate works closely with senior team members to execute client engagements, develop reports and proposals, conduct data analysis, and support implementation activities.
• The role requires analytical thinking, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Job Responsibilities
Client Engagement Support:

• Prepare meeting minutes, follow-up trackers, and engagement summaries.
• Support stakeholder communication and ensure timely follow-up on deliverables.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and strategy sessions; document discussions and action points.
• Assist in the planning and execution of consulting projects from initiation to completion.

Research and Analysis:

• Develop structured analytical outputs, including dashboards, benchmarking reports, and performance summaries.
• Conduct industry, market, and competitor research to inform client recommendations.
• Gather and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide financial and operational analysis as needed.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Draft strategy documents, operational frameworks, business plans, and implementation roadmaps under supervision.
• Ensure all documentation meets professional standards for accuracy, clarity, and structure.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, proposals, concept notes, and policy documents.
• Maintain organised project files and documentation repositories.

Project Coordination:

• Track project timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure engagements remain on schedule.
• Assist in monitoring project budgets and cost allocations.
• Identify potential risks or delays and escalate appropriately.
• Support resource coordination and logistics for client workshops and events.

Business Development Support:

• Support the development of pitch decks and marketing materials.
• Maintain and update client and opportunity databases.
• Assist in preparing proposals, concept documents, expressions of interest, and tender documentation.
• Conduct background research on prospective clients and opportunities.

Continuous Learning and Professional Development:

• Seek feedback from supervisors to improve consulting competencies and delivery standards.
• Participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions and professional development initiatives.
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory updates, and emerging consulting methodologies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Management, or a related field.
• 2 - 3 years of relevant experience in consulting, research, project management, or corporate roles.
• Ability to interpret data and translate findings into structured insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Team collaboration.
• Time management and task prioritisation
• Analytical thinking
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Structured communication

Work Conditions:

• May require extended hours during peak project periods.
• May require occasional travel for client engagements.
• Full-time role in Lagos.