Job Title: Case Writer
Location: Ajah, Lagos
About Lagos Business School:
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.
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
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@lbs.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
