Job Opportunity: Policy and Government Engagement Support Personnel
Job Opportunity: Policy and Government Engagement Support Personnel
Organization: Evidence Action
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: Not specified
About Evidence Action
Evidence Action is a premier global health and development organization dedicated to scaling up cost-effective, evidence-based interventions that dramatically improve the lives of millions. One of our flagship programs is the Deworm the World Initiative, which plays a vital role in improving children’s health, education, and long-term livelihood opportunities.
Position Summary
Evidence Action is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and proactive Policy and Government Engagement Support Personnel to join our team in Nigeria.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in strengthening relationships with key government stakeholders and supporting evidence-based policy changes. The successful candidate will conduct essential policy research, coordinate high-level government engagements, prepare professional communication materials, and meticulously document stakeholder activities to support the adoption and expansion of impactful public health and development interventions.
Key Responsibilities
Policy Research & Analysis: Conduct comprehensive research on government policies, programs, and legislative developments relevant to public health and development. Review policy documents and government reports to draft insightful policy briefs, background notes, and actionable recommendations.
Stakeholder Tracking & Mapping: Monitor government developments and maintain accurate, up-to-date records of ministries, departments, agencies (MDAs), government officials, and key stakeholders.
Engagement & Meeting Coordination: Coordinate meetings with government officials, preparing thorough briefing notes, presentations, talking points, and meeting materials. Host stakeholder meetings, draft follow-up correspondence, and compile comprehensive meeting reports.
Relationship Management: Build, nurture, and maintain professional relationships with government representatives and relevant development partners. Track policy engagement activities, meetings, communications, and advocacy outcomes.
Content & Material Creation: Prepare professional presentations and communication materials using tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Canva. Take quality photographs and short videos during meetings and events for documentation and reporting purposes.
Administrative & Impact Support: Support policy impact documentation, case studies, administrative tasks, and other cross-functional team activities.
Candidate Requirements
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, International Development, Public Health, Development Studies, Communications, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in stakeholder engagement, government relations, public relations, administrative support, policy, or advocacy-related work.
Skills & Competencies
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. (Proficiency in Hausa is an added advantage).
Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building abilities with stakeholders across diverse levels of authority.
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in preparing presentations, briefing notes, professional correspondence, meeting reports, and familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Canva.
Organizational Skills: Exceptional research, organizational, time-management, and record-keeping skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Autonomy & Discretion: Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, follow up persistently on appointments, maintain strict discretion, and handle confidential information professionally.
Eligibility
Applicants must be Nigerian citizens or hold valid work authorization in Nigeria.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official Evidence Action recruitment portal or job listing link.
Application Deadline: Not specified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to check the official listing for updates and apply promptly.
