Job Description
Job Description
- The Junior Consultant 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 Consultant 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.
Key Responsibilities
Client Engagement Support:
- Assist in the planning and execution of consulting projects from initiation to completion.
- Participate in client meetings, workshops, and strategy sessions; document discussions and action points.
- Prepare meeting minutes, follow-up trackers, and engagement summaries.
- Support stakeholder communication and ensure timely follow-up on deliverables.
Research and Analysis:
- Conduct industry, market, and competitor research to inform client recommendations.
- Gather and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Develop structured analytical outputs, including dashboards, benchmarking reports, and performance summaries.
- Provide financial and operational analysis as needed.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, proposals, concept notes, and policy documents.
- Draft strategy documents, operational frameworks, business plans, and implementation roadmaps under supervision.
- Ensure all documentation meets professional standards for accuracy, clarity, and structure.
- Maintain organised project files and documentation repositories.
Project Coordination:
- Track project timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure engagements remain on schedule.
- Support resource coordination and logistics for client workshops and events.
- Identify potential risks or delays and escalate appropriately.
- Assist in monitoring project budgets and cost allocations.
Business Development Support:
- Assist in preparing prop and opportunity databases
Continuous Learning and Professional Development:
- Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory updates, and emerging consulting methodologies.
- Participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions and professional development initiatives.
- Seek feedback from supervisors to improve consulting competencies and delivery standards.
Qualifications and Experience
- 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.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to interpret data and translate findings into structured insights.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Competencies:
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Structured communication
- Time management and task prioritisation
- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Team collaboration.
Work Conditions:
- Full-time role in Lagos
- May require occasional travel for client engagements
- May require extended hours during peak project periods.