Business consulting and advisory firm, Africa practice is hiring a senior consultant, insights and advocacy for a full-time, one-year fixed-term, renewable contract period in its Nigerian office.
Role Details and Requirements
The successful candidate will have proven ability to design and deliver strategic policy advice, manage complex stakeholder coalitions, design and execute high-impact advocacy and engagement programs for commercial and philanthropic clients in line with desired objectives.
The successful candidate will possess strong investigative skills to analyse and provide commercial and policy insights on energy transition and the political economy. They will translate these critical insights directly into targeted advocacy and engagement programs that drive impact.
Requirement
- At least 8 years of professional experience in the insights space (including political economy analysis and risk and opportunity identification) to support advisory on complex policy and regulatory issues in Africa.
- Proven experience of analysis and/or consulting around the energy transition is essential.
- Understanding of environmental and sustainability considerations within the oil and gas industry is important.
- Expert level ability to analyse and synthesise detailed political economy, policy, market, and industry intelligence to derive strategic insights.
- The ability to translate these insights into the design and delivery of high-impact strategic advisory and policy advocacy for clients, featuring practical, evidence-based solutions and compelling arguments that promote alignment and influence policy outcomes.
- Skilled in monitoring advocacy strategies and outcomes, and applying learning to refine strategies, as well as implementing narrative building, campaigning initiatives and innovative problem-solving
- Proficient in stakeholder mapping, coalition coordination, and relationship management at senior levels across multiple geographies to advance client objectives
- Experience supporting pan-continental initiatives and working with or within multilateral organisations, regional institutions, donor programmes, or development partners
- Deep knowledge of, and genuine interest in the West African political economy, with demonstrated relationships with the wider political and policy stakeholder system
- Experience in climate advocacy, particularly within methane mitigation for the energy sector, is advantageous
- Degree in a relevant discipline (public policy, law, sustainable development, economics, energy, environmental or related social sciences); postgraduate degree preferred
About Africa practice
Africa Practice is a mission-led advocacy practice advising investors and development partners across the continent. Our mission is to shape a prosperous Africa that inspires the world. For over 20 years, we have been partnering with global investors, policy-makers, development partners and other changemakers to drive transformation on the continent.
It operates as one company, with a diverse team working on a hybrid basis in Abuja, Cape Town, Dakar, Dar es Salaam, Gaborone, Johannesburg, Lagos, Nairobi, and London. The company serves as risk analysts, development economists, advocates, storytellers, data scientists, policy experts, systems thinkers and creative minds. Over 80% of our staff are African and over 50% are women. We have been a signatory to the UN Global Compact since 2021 and achieved B-Corp status in 2024.
How to Apply
Please send in your application through the link
Do include a cover letter explaining why you think you are suited to this position and indicating your availability. Your documents must be entitled with “*your name* Senior Consultant, Insights & Advocacy”.
The vacancy is immediately open for suitable applications and will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are advised.
