Evidence Action's mission is to fill the gap between what is effective in global health and development and what is implemented at scale. One of our flagship programs is the Deworm the World Initiative, which envisions a world where all at-risk children have improved health, increased access to education and better livelihoods potential as a result of being free of intestinal worms.
We
are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Policy and Government Engagement Support Personnel
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
- The Policy and Government Engagement Support contributes to Evidence
Action Nigeria's efforts to strengthen relationships with government
stakeholders and advance evidence-based policy change.
- The role supports research, stakeholder engagement, and
communication activities that facilitate the adoption and scale-up of
cost-effective interventions within Nigeria's public health and
development systems.
- The Temp will conduct policy research and analysis, coordinate and
support government engagements, document policy and stakeholder
activities, and develop communication materials that translate evidence
into actionable insights for policymakers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Policy
Research and Analysis:
- Conduct desktop research on relevant policies, government programs,
and legislative developments affecting Evidence Action's programmatic
areas.
- Review and synthesize policy documents, white papers, and government
reports to identify opportunities for evidence-based advocacy.
- Prepare policy briefs and background notes that summarize key
findings and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor policy trends and emerging governance issues within
Nigeria's health and development sectors on an ongoing basis, keep a
record of government appointees and stakeholders, and update any changes
in leadership of ministries and MDAs.
- Compile and maintain a database of relevant policy resources and
stakeholder contacts.
Government
and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Secure and coordinate meetings and engagement activities with
government officials, ministries, and agencies.
- Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and presentations for
stakeholder meetings and policy dialogues.
- Independently coordinate and host meetings with government
stakeholders.
- Support regular updates of stakeholder mapping exercises to identify
key decision-makers and influencers within government structures.
- Draft follow-up correspondence and meeting summaries to maintain
effective communication with government partners.
- Takes initiative to identify policy trends, opportunities, and
challenges relevant to Evidence Action's work without constant
supervision.
Presentation
and Document Preparation:
- Prepare, format, and update presentation templates and briefing
materials for government and stakeholder engagements.
- Ensure all materials are accurate, professional, and aligned with
organizational branding and messaging.
Stakeholder
Engagement Support:
- Build and maintain professional relationships with government
contacts, administrative staff, and other relevant stakeholders to
facilitate access and cooperation.
- Follow up persistently and diplomatically on pending appointments,
approvals, or responses from government offices.
- Represent the organization professionally in all interactions with
external stakeholders.
Monitoring,
Documentation, and Reporting:
- Track and document all policy engagement activities, meetings, and
communications in the organizational database or tracking system.
- Support the collection and analysis of data related to policy
influence and government collaboration outcomes.
- Maintain an up-to-date calendar of relevant policy events, changes
in government officials, government deadlines, and advocacy opportunities.
- Assist in developing case studies that demonstrate the impact of
Evidence Action's policy engagement efforts.
Learning
and Development:
- Complete 3 courses that will facilitate their growth in the role.
- Collaborate with program, research, and communications teams to
ensure alignment between policy engagement and programmatic activities.
- Support other team members with administrative tasks and ad hoc
projects that advance the organization's policy objectives.
- Engage in capacity-building opportunities, including training
sessions, webinars, and learning exchanges to develop professional skills.
- Provide general administrative support to the Policy and Government
Engagement team as required.
Key Performance Indicators
- Meeting Securement—Secure at least 6 requested meetings by December
2026.
- Meeting Execution - Host 4 meetings by December 2026 with minimal.
challenges. Share meeting reports within 2 working days of the conclusion
of each meeting with minimal errors and corrections.
- Presentation Quality & Turnaround—Presentation templates and
materials delivered accurately within 48 hours of being assigned, with
minimal revisions needed.
- Stakeholder Responsiveness - 24-hour follow-up and resolution rate
on pending stakeholder requests/appointments.
- Stakeholder Relationship Quality—Qualitative feedback from senior
associates and stakeholders on professionalism and rapport-building.
- Proactive Learning & Development - Complete 2 learning
initiatives in the first 3 months and maintain current
stakeholder/government official contact lists.
Requirements
All
qualifications must comply with provincial human rights legislation and
requirements for Governance and Policy Engagement -Temporary Hire:
Educational Background:
- Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Political Science,
International Development, Public Health, Development Studies, Communications,
or related fields.
- Strong academic record with demonstrated interest in evidence-based
policy and governance issues.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in stakeholder engagement, government
relations, public relations, administrative support in a policy/advocacy
environment, or a similar people-facing role.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills—a genuine "people person" able
to build rapport quickly across different levels of seniority.
- Tenacity and persistence in following up and securing appointments,
even in slow-moving or challenging government/bureaucratic environments.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability
to manage multiple schedules and priorities simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Canva, etc.
(PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides)—particularly
comfort in developing and formatting professional presentations.
- Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive or
confidential information.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while keeping
supervisors informed.
Technical
Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and
Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
- Skilled in preparing, formatting, and updating presentation
templates and briefing materials.
- Familiarity with Canva or other design tools for creating polished,
professional materials.
- Basic research skills, with the ability to gather and organize
information on stakeholders, government processes, and meeting outcomes.
- Comfortable maintaining trackers/logs (e.g., contact databases,
meeting schedules, follow-up status).
Communication
Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
understanding and speaking Hausa is an advantage but not a requirement.
- Confident and articulate when engaging government officials,
administrative staff, and other stakeholders in person, by phone, or in
writing.
- Ability to draft clear, professional correspondence, meeting
invitations, and follow-up communications.
- Experience preparing or contributing to presentations, briefing
notes, or stakeholder updates for diverse audiences.
- Able to take good-quality photos and short videos during meetings
and events for documentation purposes.
- Strong interpersonal skills—a natural "people person" able
to build rapport quickly and maintain positive working relationships
across all levels of seniority.
- Diplomatic and persistent in following up on pending appointments or
responses, particularly in slow-moving or challenging government
environments.
Personal Attributes
- Self-motivated with strong organizational and time-management
skills, able to manage multiple schedules and priorities.
- Tenacious and resourceful—does not give up easily when securing
appointments or navigating bureaucratic delays.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, particularly in
scheduling and presentation materials.
- Comfortable working with minimal supervision while keeping the
Senior Associate informed of progress.
- Professional demeanor and discretion when handling sensitive or
confidential information.
- Cultural sensitivity and adaptability when working across diverse
government and institutional environments.
- Positive, can-do attitude with the confidence to represent the
organization professionally in external-facing situations.
Additional
Requirements:
- Nigerian citizenship or valid work authorization.
- Commitment to Evidence Action's values and mission.
Working
conditions:
- This role involves engaging with diverse government officials,
requiring thorough research and preparation.
- Candidates must be flexible to accommodate stakeholder schedules,
which may include impromptu meetings and occasional late hours.
Physical
Requirements:
- While the role is not physically demanding, external meetings may
take place in locations without elevator access, requiring the ability to
navigate stairs.
Application Closing Date
Not
Specified.
How to Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
