Job Position for Advocacy Officer
Position Title: Advocacy Officer
Organization: European Business Chamber Nigeria (Eurocham Nigeria)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
Application Email: info@eurochamng.org
About the Role
Eurocham Nigeria is seeking an experienced and motivated Advocacy Officer to join our team in Abuja. In this role, you will play a key part in advancing the Chamber’s policy objectives by monitoring Nigeria’s regulatory environment, conducting high-level policy research, engaging with public and private stakeholders, and translating complex regulatory developments into actionable insights for our members.
Key Responsibilities
Policy Monitoring & Analysis: Track Nigerian laws, regulations, and economic policy developments affecting European businesses.
Research & Writing: Draft high-quality policy briefs, position papers, official consultation responses, and regular member updates.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with government agencies, regulatory bodies, private-sector leaders, and development partners.
Event & Campaign Coordination: Lead advocacy campaigns, policy roundtables, technical seminars, and high-level stakeholder consultations.
Representation & Leadership Support: Represent Eurocham Nigeria in policy dialogues and public forums while advising senior leadership on core policy matters.
Member Advisory: Deliver timely and actionable regulatory advice to support member business operations in Nigeria.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Policy, Law, Economics, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in policy advocacy, public policy, government relations, or a related sector.
Technical Skills: Superior research, analytical, and policy writing capabilities with proven experience drafting formal submissions and position papers.
Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Nigerian regulatory landscape and foreign direct investment (FDI) environment.
Soft Skills: Excellent interpersonal, networking, written, and verbal communication skills alongside sound professional judgment.
Preferred Advantages:
Prior experience working within the private sector, business membership organizations, or trade chambers.
Professional working proficiency in additional European languages is desirable.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and a tailored Cover Letter to info@eurochamng.org with the subject line “Advocacy Officer Application – [Your Full Name]”.
Applications close at 11:59 PM West Africa Time on October 15, 2026.
