Research Assistant

Mshel Homes Limited is a real estate development and marketing company incorporated in 2018 with a unique vision to be the leading real estate company in Nigeria, with an outstanding reputation for honesty, integrity and impeccable customer service.

At Mshel Homes Limited our mission is to create a lifetime relationship with our clientele by deliverying property solutions through innovative and technological driven processes that caters to your real estate needs whilst adhering to the highest standards, systems and performance goals necessary to achieving your dreams.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Assistant

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Ful-time

Job Summary

• his role sits at the intersection of research, analysis, and innovation — and is ideal for an individual who is passionate about ideas, comfortable working with data, and eager to translate insights into practical business recommendations.
• The Research Assistant will work closely with senior strategists and leadership to support the development of innovation initiatives, market intelligence frameworks, and forward-looking strategic plans.
• Mshel Homes is seeking a curious, analytically minded, and driven Research Assistant to support the Innovation and Strategy Department in generating actionable intelligence, identifying emerging opportunities, and contributing to strategic decision-making processes. T

Key Responsibilities

• Benchmarking & Competitor Intelligence: Track and benchmark competitor strategies, products, and performance against organisational goals. Provide regular intelligence updates to the Strategy team.
• Monitoring Trends & Signals: Continuously monitor news, publications, think tanks, academic journals, and industry sources to identify signals of change that may impact the organisation’s strategic direction.
• Market & Industry Research: Conduct comprehensive research on industry trends, competitor activity, market dynamics, and emerging technologies relevant to the organisation’s strategic priorities. Synthesise findings into clear, concise reports and briefing documents.
• Strategic Analysis: Contribute to the preparation of strategic analyses, SWOT assessments, scenario planning, and feasibility studies to inform leadership decision-making.
• Project Support: Provide research and administrative support to ongoing strategy and innovation projects, including tracking deliverables, coordinating stakeholder inputs, and maintaining project documentation.
• Innovation Support: Assist in the identification, evaluation, and documentation of innovative ideas, business models, and best practices from within and outside the sector. Support the development of innovation frameworks and pipeline tracking.
• Ad Hoc Research Requests: Respond promptly and accurately to ad hoc research requests from senior members of the Innovation and Strategy team, demonstrating flexibility and intellectual agility.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Assist in preparing materials for internal workshops, strategy sessions, and stakeholder engagements. Support the facilitation of ideation and planning meetings as required.
• Data Collection & Management: Design and manage data collection processes including surveys, interviews, desktop research, and database queries. Maintain organised and accessible research repositories.
• Report Writing & Presentation: Prepare well-structured research reports, executive summaries, slide decks, and data visualisations that communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications and Skills

• Collaborative Spirit: A team player who works well across functions and with senior stakeholders, while also capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Research Proficiency: Strong grounding in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Ability to design research frameworks and extract meaningful insights from complex data sets.
• Intellectual Curiosity: A genuine interest in ideas, innovation, and the forces shaping business and society. Ability to think creatively and challenge conventional assumptions.
• Written Communication: Outstanding written communication skills with demonstrated ability to produce professional-grade reports, summaries, and presentations.
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in a research, strategy, consulting, or analytical role. Experience within a corporate strategy, innovation, or management consulting environment is highly desirable.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, Strategic Management, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification (MBA or Master’s in a relevant discipline) will be an added advantage.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple research assignments simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt quickly to shifting priorities.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to connect disparate pieces of information into coherent strategic narratives.
• Technology & Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word). Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) and research databases is an advantage.
• Attention to Detail: High standards of accuracy in research output, data handling, and document preparation.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact within the real estate industry.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.