Researcher and Policy Analyst in a New Economic Development Advocacy Project

A new Economic Development Advocacy Project aimed at catalysing government at national and sub-national levels to improve policies and increase investment in women’s economic empowerment programs is recruiting for the position below:

Job Title: Researcher and Policy Analyst (Economic Development)

Location: Nigeria

Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:

• Primary and secondary research on women’s economic empowerment; data gathering analysis and report writing; tracking women’s economic empowerment indicators of policy change; supporting virtual meetings, workshops and conferences;
• Developing and administering women’s CSO program performance indicators; reviewing workplans and tracking program implementation; monitoring; results-based project management; monitoring evolving policy and legislative reform on WEE; and coordinating and supporting health WEE-focused CSO activities.

Requirements
The ideal candidate must have:

• Postgraduate qualifications in Development Economics; Development Studies; Political Sciences; Gender Studies or a related discipline.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint and internet applications;
• Be detailed oriented; positive and problem solving attitude; deep interest in developing and strengthening project tracking tools; and just be a hard working professional.
• The ideal candidate must also have a deep interest in research and data analysis; excellent report writing skills; strong ability to work in integrated teams; have the professionalism to engage with government and non-governmental high-level stakeholder; training or experience in gender-focused development programs;

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and Letter of Application to: [email protected]

Note

• While these are not entry level position, multiple years of working experience is not a requirement; we are looking for are smart, professional and keen young people interested entering into the development field who may not necessarily have had years of working experience.
• If you do not have these qualities, please do not trouble yourself to apply. Applications close on 4th March 2021 but the process of review and shortlisting will commence immediately

Application Deadline  4th March, 2021.