Research & Intelligence Graduate Officer (Remote) at Tongston Entrepreneurship Group

About

Tongston Entrepreneurship Group is a multi-award-winning organization dedicated to advancing sustainable socio-economic development through entrepreneurial education, media, enterprise, and financial services. Its flagship digital platform, T-World, is an AI-powered entrepreneurial ecosystem that equips students, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and institutions worldwide with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to become valuable, influential, and profitable. Tongston fosters innovation, data-driven decision-making, and lifelong learning across education, technology, finance, and entrepreneurship.

Job Description

Tongston Entrepreneurship Group is seeking a Research & Intelligence Graduate Officer to join its Data Team on a remote contract basis. This role is designed for analytical and research-oriented graduates who are passionate about transforming complex information into actionable business intelligence.

The successful candidate will conduct market, regulatory, policy, competitor, stakeholder, and economic research, translating findings into strategic recommendations that support product development, business growth, compliance, and organizational decision-making across Tongston’s various business units.

Key Responsibilities

Research Strategy & Intelligence

• Develop research plans, hypotheses, and evidence-based frameworks for strategic decision-making.
• Design research workflows, templates, trackers, and quality assurance processes.
• Monitor emerging trends in markets, technology, AI governance, regulations, funding, and entrepreneurship.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations for management.

Research & Data Analysis

• Conduct market, policy, competitor, customer, and stakeholder research using credible data sources.
• Gather, validate, clean, organize, and synthesize research data.
• Produce management reports, intelligence briefs, market scans, competitor analyses, dashboards, and presentation materials.
• Maintain research repositories, evidence logs, source documentation, and decision trackers.
• Utilize tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, Looker Studio, and presentation software to communicate insights.

Business Intelligence & Decision Support

• Translate research findings into actionable recommendations with clear priorities, timelines, and expected outcomes.
• Present intelligence reports to management and cross-functional teams.
• Prepare periodic intelligence reports highlighting regulatory, market, funding, customer, and operational developments.
• Guide junior researchers and AI-assisted research workflows while ensuring quality and source verification.
• Escalate issues involving outdated, conflicting, or sensitive information.

Cross-Functional Support

Provide research insights that support departments including:

• Strategy
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Legal & Compliance
• Media & Communications
• Technology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data & Analytics
• Education
• Project Management

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree, HND, ND, Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate, or equivalent practical experience in:
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Statistics
  • Data Analytics
  • Business
  • Public Policy
  • Political Science
  • Social Sciences
  • Research
  • Development Studies
  • Law
  • Media & Communications
  • Technology Policy
  • Or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum of 12 months of relevant experience through employment, internships, fellowships, consulting, research, analytics, policy, business intelligence, or project work.
• Experience producing research reports, dashboards, analytical briefs, or market intelligence is an advantage but not mandatory.

Technical Skills

• Strong research design and source evaluation skills.
• Experience using government databases, policy documents, academic publications, and reputable research sources.
• Proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Sheets
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Google Slides
• Ability to prepare dashboards, charts, reports, trackers, and presentation materials.
• Excellent analytical writing and report synthesis skills.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted research tools is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, Looker Studio, or SQL concepts is desirable.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management abilities.
• Professional integrity and sound judgment.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced remote environment.

Benefits

• Monthly remote productivity support package.
• Company-provided laptop (subject to approval and availability).
• Access to licensed software, digital tools, and approved work resources.
• Opportunity for transition to full-time employment based on performance.
• Learning and Development budget of ₦100,000.
• Structured career development and twice-yearly performance reviews.
• Up to 10 paid working days of annual leave.
• Eligibility for performance bonuses and Tongston Annual High Performance Awards.
• Complimentary premium access to the T-World digital platform.
• Participation in professional development programmes covering leadership, finance, communication, project management, cybersecurity, AI, and business development.
• Opportunity to be featured on Tongston’s official website as a team member.

• Commitment to continuous learning and innovation.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply by clicking the APPLY NOW button.

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the official online application form, upload their CV and portfolio (where applicable), and answer the required pre-screening questions before the application deadline.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submission is strongly encouraged.

Applicants who are shortlisted will progress through the recruitment stages, which include:

• Technical assessment
• Personality and multiple intelligence assessment
• Interview with the hiring manager and team members
• Reference checks
• Offer and onboarding (for successful candidates)

Note: Although this is a fully remote position, candidates residing in Gombe, Bauchi, Ilorin, Lagos, or Abuja will receive favourable consideration. NYSC candidates based in Gombe, Lagos, or Abuja may also be considered for an NYSC engagement.