Program Officer (Stakeholder Engagement)

The Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) is the first national institutionalized behavioral initiative in Africa supporting government and stakeholders to make behaviorally informed decisions and generate evidence for impact-driven interventions in critical thematic areas (Governance, Health, Gender & Social Inclusion, Education, Digital & Financial Inclusion). The PIC is positioned to support the delivery of better policies and innovative solutions for high-impact interventions across Africa. The PIC is an initiative of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), a leading think tank in Africa redefining evidence-based policy advocacy. 

The PIC is seeking to hire a Program Officer to provide support stakeholder engagement for ongoing projects.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with team members to create comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Provide end-to-end technical project management support from project design to initiation, implementation, completion, documentation, and closure.
• Coordinate the development of an overall strategy for structured engagement with key stakeholders to implement the project’s strategic aims and objectives.
• Identify, initiate, and build relationships with partner institutions and agencies relevant to supporting the project and implementing the Stakeholder Engagement strategy.
• Work with the project team to research and develop training curricula and packages for various stakeholders for successful project implementation.
• Support the development of capacity-building programs for stakeholders to increase their awareness and involvement in GBV policy processes.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to deliver training sessions, workshops, and capacity-building activities related to the project.
• Represent the Policy Innovation Centre in various events and related fora relevant to stakeholder engagement.
• Seek feedback from stakeholders to inform project improvements and ensure their perspectives are considered.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and governance standards, and advise on compliance matters.
• Maintain accurate documentation of program activities, expenses, and impact for internal records and external reporting.

Qualifications/Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Sciences, International Development, Public Health, or related field.
• 3-5 years experience in stakeholder engagement, social/community development, or related discipline.
•   Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders to raise awareness and participation in initiatives.

• External representation and communication skills, excellent interpersonal communication, facilitation, and partnership-building skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability, ability to maintain effective and productive relationships with a wide range of program beneficiaries and stakeholders.

How To Apply:

Please send your CV of no more than 2 A4 pages (Minimum font size 10) AND an accompanying covering letter of no more than 2 pages (Minimum font size 10) answering the following questions to pic@nesgroup.org, with the Job Title as the Subject and the following:

• What is your motivation for wanting to join the PIC?
• What are the top three key attributes you would bring to the PIC?