Case Writer at Lagos Business School (LBS)

Lagos Business School is committed to creating and transmitting management and business knowledge based on a Christian conception of the human person and of economic activity relevant to Nigeria and Africa at large. We strive to be a world class business school which will have a significant impact on the practice of management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Case Writer

Location: Ajah, Lagos

Job Description

• This position plays a pivotal role in the development of impactful and well-researched case studies that serve multiple strategic purposes. It contributes significantly to enriching the quality of classroom instruction by providing real-world business scenarios, supports faculty-led academic research through the provision of relevant and practical data, and fosters deeper collaboration and engagement between the institution and industry stakeholders.
• By producing case studies that reflect current challenges and trends in the business environment, the role enhances both academic relevance and industry connectivity

Essential Duties / Key Job Roles And Responsibilities
Include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide professional writing expertise in developing cases and technical notes.
• Deliver regular work-in-progress updates based on an agreed timeline.
• Consult relevant standard references to ensure adherence to required quality standards for cases, making them publishable in targeted case publishing houses such as Harvard Case Publishing.
• Conduct secondary research to properly position cases and ensure the inclusion of necessary questions in interview guides, particularly questions addressing non-public information.
• Acquire necessary information about companies or protagonists for case writing.
• Manage case production timelines and budgets.
• Attend and administer interview questions with or without faculty when necessary.
• Develop a teaching note for each case.
• Attend and participate in feedback sessions with students and provide direct feedback to faculty to enhance the quality of cases.
• Review cases, teaching notes, and technical notes written by faculty and provide input to improve quality and standards.
• Ensure strict adherence to the case protocol and meet all quality requirements before a case or technical note is published.
• Organise regular case writing seminars and workshops for faculty and research assistants.
• Follow up with faculty writing cases to provide assistance on the best writing approaches and strategies.
• Act as the custodian of the research code of conduct for case writing and ensure all authors comply before final approval for case publication.
• Generate case leads and discuss them with subject expert faculty.
• Maintain communication with case subject companies or protagonists when necessary.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of high-quality cases and technical notes developed and published.
• Timeliness in the case and technical note development based on agreed deadlines.
• Quality and relevance of research conducted for case writing.
• Compliance with international standards for case writing.
• Effective communication and collaboration with faculty members.
• Successful organisation of case writing seminars and workshops.
• Adherence to research and publication ethics.
• Timely and constructive feedback provided to faculty on case drafts.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Basic Sciences, or a related discipline from a reputable institution.
• Professional certifications in writing or business case writing are required.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a business writing capacity.

Competencies Required:
To be successful in this role, the role holder should possess the following.

• Planning and Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and stakeholders.
• Time Management Skills: Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Oral and Written Communication: Excellent ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively.
• Editorial Skills: Strong attention to detail in reviewing and editing content.
• Coordination Skills: Ability to oversee projects from conception to publication.
• Integrity and Confidentiality: High ethical standards in research and publication.
• Flexibility: Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements.
• Creativity and Innovation: Ability to produce engaging and insightful cases.
• Business and Case Writing Knowledge: Understanding of case methodology and storytelling techniques.
• Project Management and Administration: Ability to oversee and execute research projects.

Salary
Administrative Cadre

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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