Project Associate at First Bank – Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in conducting research and analyzing data to provide meaningful insights to support the execution of the project.
• Develop reports based on the research and analysis conducted.
• Monitor and report project status to team lead/programme manager/internal FirstBank client as the case demands on regular basis.
• Maintain complete project documentations for reference purposes.
• Perform assigned tasks from the project work streams Leads
• Interact with internal FirstBank clients and project team to plan and develop project work.
• Respond to questions and concerns from project team and other stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Communicate with internal FirstBank clients to clearly understand project requirements and scope.
• Maintain high level of professionalism and competence in internal FirstBank client communications.
• Schedule stakeholder meetings to discuss about project updates and issues.
• Build positive working relationship with Project team, representatives of the Business and ensure work satisfaction.
• Provide training to internal FirstBank clients on project deliverables when needed.

QUALITIES 

• Ability to efficiently gather requisite data.
• Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage relationships with internal and external customers.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft office suite.
• Ability to understand concepts across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to come up with novel solutions beyond that which is rule based.
• Possess skills in determining the deeper meaning of information presented.
• Ability to develop work processes to achieve desired outcomes.
• Writing, communicating, facilitating, and presenting cogently.
• Skills in project management, financial analysis and competitive analysis will be an added advantage.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education 

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum grade of 2.2.

Experience 

• Minimum experience – 0 to 1 year.