Michael Stevens Consulting is an international Human Resource Development & Management Consulting practice firm, with offices in Lagos, Port-Harcourt and Calabar, as well as in Accra, Ghana. Plans are at advanced stage to open subsidiaries in The Gambia, Sierra-Loan and Liberia.
Our Tailored programs afford you the opportunity to customize the trainings to your organization. We can emphasize the topics most relevant to you and exclude those areas of less value. By designing our sessions in highly interactive forms and including practical real life examples, participants gain a truer understanding and appreciation of the material we are looking to impart.
Every Training program is designed to bridge a development gap in the form of competencies. Our training competencies are represented in the diagram below; Michael Stevens is competent to handle any skill range not in this list as a customised training for your organization.Job Description
We are looking for a qualified Business Consultant to help our clients reform their operations and support their business by providing intuitive guidance.
You will be an important ally to every organization who wants to invest in change and improvement and needs help as to where and how.
You will also undertake projects on behalf of the client’s business when it lacks resources or motive to perform them in-house.
A successful business consultant has first and foremost a broad knowledge of the many facets of business and market forces. The ideal candidate will also possess great problem-solving skills to provide solutions and recommendations that will increase profitability and efficiency.
The goal is to contribute to the clients’ long lasting success so that our reputation can expand along with our clientele.
Responsibilities
Organize and execute assigned business projects on behalf of clients (recruiting, payroll, promotional campaigns etc.) according to client’s requirements
Meet with assigned clients when needed and perform an initial assessment of a problematic situation
Collect information about the client’s business through a variety of methods (shadowing, interviews, surveys, reading reports etc.)
Analyze and interpret data to unearth weaknesses and problems, and comprehend the causes
Formulate recommendations and solutions with attention to a client’s wishes, capabilities and limitations forming concise reports
Present findings and suggestions to clients with ample justification and practical advice
Develop detailed business plans to drive small or radical changes
Assist the client in implementing the plan and resolve any occasional discrepancies
Provide guidance for any occurring problems and issues
Requirements
BSc/BA in business administration or relevant field; MSc/MA in a specialized business field will be an advantage
Proven experience as business consultant or equivalent
Knowledge of diverse business matters such as IT, Marketing, HR etc.
Proficiency in MS Office
Familiarity with a wide selection of business management software (CRM, ERP etc.) and databases
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical mind with excellent data collection and analysis skills
Aptitude in creative problem-solving
Certified Management Consultantis a plus.
