Apply as Regional Lead Analysts RLAs with THe Kukah Centre
JOB OPPORTUNITY: REGIONAL LEAD ANALYST (RLA)
Program: EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN II)
Component: Component 6a – Support to the National Peace Committee
Organization: The Kukah Centre
Positions Available: 6
Location: Assigned Geopolitical Zone, Nigeria (Requires intra-zone travel as permitted by security)
Duration: October 2026 – March 2027 (Short-Term Expert Assignment)
Reporting To: ESI Hub Research Manager (Technical) / Project Manager (Primary)
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Under the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN II) Programme, The Kukah Centre, serving as the Secretariat of the National Peace Committee, is implementing a strategic intervention to strengthen electoral risk monitoring, early warning systems, and coordinated preventive responses ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections.
The project will deploy Election Security Risk Observers (ESROs) across the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), supervised by 6 Regional Lead Analysts (RLAs) representing each geopolitical zone.
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The Regional Lead Analyst will provide overall technical leadership, supervision, verification, quality assurance, and analytical oversight for ESROs within their assigned geopolitical zone. The RLA will analyze regional electoral risks, identify emerging threats, escalate critical incidents to the Election Security Information (ESI) Hub, and facilitate strong communication links between state observers and central operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Regional Coordination & Supervision
Serve as the first-line supervisor and primary reporting channel for ESROs in the zone.
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, timely feedback, and routine coordination.
Monitor observer compliance with reporting schedules and quality standards.
Strengthen operational collaboration between state observers and the central ESI Hub.
2. Verification & Quality Assurance
Review and validate field reports submitted by ESROs.
Cross-verify reported security and electoral incidents using multiple credible sources.
Standardize incident classifications, validate risk ratings, and recommend corrections prior to central submission.
3. Electoral Risk Analysis & Early Warning
Monitor regional political dynamics, hotspot evolution, and emerging conflict drivers.
Identify high-risk incidents requiring urgent intervention and escalate them to the ESI Hub.
Formulate actionable preventive response measures and support early warning dissemination.
4. Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with key regional actors, including:
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), media, and peacebuilding networks
Traditional institutions and religious leaders
Leverage partnerships to support information verification, contextual analysis, and risk mitigation.
DELIVERABLES & REPORTING TIMELINE
Key Deliverables
12 Consolidated Bi-Weekly Regional Situation Reports (covering hotspot changes, cross-state observations, and verification notes).
6 Monthly Regional Electoral Risk Assessments (featuring trend analysis and security projections).
Ad-Hoc Incident Verification Reports (event-driven).
1 End-of-Assignment Regional Electoral Risk Assessment.
Operational Reporting Cadence
Cycle PhaseAction RequiredDeadline
Field SubmissionESROs submit State Situation ReportsClose of Business, Day 1
Quality AssuranceRLA completes verification & consolidationDay 3
Central PublishingESI Hub publishes Election Security SnapshotDay 5
Monthly ReportsSubmission of Monthly Regional Risk AssessmentDay 5 of the following month
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Education & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Peace & Conflict Studies, Security Studies, Law, International Relations, Sociology, Governance, Journalism, or a related discipline. (Master’s degree or higher is an added advantage).
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in electoral risk analysis, election observation, governance, peacebuilding, or security analysis.
Proven track record of coordinating field monitoring teams and working with digital data collection platforms.
In-depth understanding of Nigeria’s geopolitical and electoral risk environment.
Core Competencies
Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and report-writing skills.
Strong skills in information verification and multi-source data validation.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and team management capabilities.
Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and high pressure.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools.
ETHICAL & PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Candidates must demonstrate strict adherence to professional ethics:
Strict Neutrality: Complete political impartiality; non-partisanship is mandatory.
Integrity: Zero tolerance for accepting gifts, favors, or inducements from political actors.
Confidentiality: Protection of sensitive project data; unauthorized public statements are strictly prohibited.
Compliance: Strict adherence to the project Code of Conduct and Do No Harm principles.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to review the full Terms of Reference (ToR) and submit their applications via the official portal:
