Associate, Policy Affairs (Policy & Regulatory Matters)

at  DevAfrique

ABOUT THE POSITION

Dev-Afrique is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual who resides in Kaduna and is interested in policy, governance, research and strategy. The role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of public policy, industry regulations and development, contributing to impactful projects across various sectors.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of undergraduate degree in law, policy, statistics, political science and other related field
• Experience with policy analysis or regulatory affairs through coursework, internships or previous work experience.
• Familiarity with the policy and regulatory landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skillsFamiliarity with research and analysis tools, as well as computer software programs (spreadsheets, word processors, databases, and statistical packages).
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  The position will require travel within Nigeria and occasional travel within Africa.

USEFUL SKILLS

• Good understanding of the policy environment across countries in Africa
• High organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skillsGood interpersonal and social skills, with a strong ability to contribute positively to a team environment.

• Play an active role in monitoring, reporting and obtaining policy documents (i.e. laws, regulations, standards, guidelines, circulars, directions, etc.) across the African continent.
• Support in conducting research and analysis on policy, political and governance-related issues that could affect our clients in Nigeria and Africa.
• Work with our expert team to plan and implement projects in Nigeria and across Africa.
• Draft communications materials such as policy briefs and newsletters.
• Infer and present research findings in clear and concise reports, briefs, and other formats.Play an active role in developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and maintaining industry awareness