Africa Practice, a business consulting and advisory firm, is hiring a senior insight and advocacy consultant in its Nigeria office on a full-time, one-year, fixed-term, renewable contract term.
Role details and requirements
The successful candidate will have a proven ability to design and deliver strategic policy advice, manage complex stakeholder collaborations, and design and execute high-impact advocacy and engagement programs for commercial and philanthropic clients aligned with desired objectives.
The successful candidate will have strong research skills to analyze and provide commercial and policy insights on the energy transition and political economy. They directly translate these key insights into targeted advocacy and engagement programs that increase impact.
requirements
At least 8 years of professional experience in an insight field (including political economic analysis, risk and opportunity identification) to support advice on complex policy and regulatory issues in Africa. Proven experience in energy transition analysis and consulting is essential. It is important to understand environmental and sustainability considerations in the oil and gas industry. Expert-level ability to analyze and synthesize detailed political economic, policy, market, and industry intelligence to derive strategic insights. The ability to translate these insights into the design and delivery of high-impact strategic advice and policy advocacy for clients, featuring practical, evidence-based solutions and persuasive arguments that promote alignment and influence policy outcomes. Skilled in monitoring advocacy strategies and outcomes and applying learning to refine strategies, as well as building narratives, campaign efforts, and implementing innovative problem-solving Proficient in stakeholder mapping across regions, coordinating coalitions, and managing relationships at senior levels to advance client objectives Experience supporting pan-continental initiatives and working with or within multilateral organizations, regional agencies, donor programs, or development partners In-depth knowledge of West Africa’s political economy and demonstrated connections to broader political and policy stakeholder systems with a genuine interest and policy stakeholder system Experience in climate change advocacy, particularly energy sector methane mitigation, would be an advantage Degree in a relevant field (public policy, law, sustainable development, economics, energy, environmental science or related social science). Graduate degree preferred
About African practices
The Africa Practice is a mission-driven advocacy practice advising investors and development partners across the continent. Our mission is to shape a prosperous Africa that inspires the world. For more than 20 years, we have partnered with global investors, policymakers, development partners and other change-makers to drive transformation on the continent.
The company operates as one company with diverse teams 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 United Nations Global Compact since 2021 and achieved B-Corp status in 2024.
How to apply
Please submit your application using the link
Be sure to include a cover letter that explains why you think you’re a good fit for this position and shows off your potential. Documents should be titled “*Your Name* Senior Consultant, Insight and Advocacy.”
This position is open to qualified applications immediately and will close once a suitable candidate has been identified. We recommend applying early.
