Executive Director - Policy & Strategy at Nigeria Governor's Forum - Deloitte Human Capital Consulting

Deloitte Human Capital Consulting - Our client, Nigeria Governors' Forum, is a non-profit, non-partisan body representing the democratically elected governors of Nigeria. The policy hub aims to foster inclusiveness, uphold democratic values, and promote sustainable development at the sub-national level.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Director - Policy & Strategy

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Executive Director, Policy & Strategy will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and evaluation of policy initiatives and strategic frameworks across the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF). 
• The role holder will ensure the development of evidence-based policies, alignment with national and sub-national priorities, and drive strategic programs to enhance governance effectiveness and intergovernmental coordination.

Core Responsibilities
Policy Development & Implementation:

• Lead the research, drafting, and dissemination of policy briefs, position papers, and strategic reports for the NGF.
• Ensure policy proposals align with national priorities and global best practices.

Strategic Planning & Execution:

• Design and implement the NGF’s strategic frameworks to foster collaboration among member states.
• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of strategic initiatives to track progress and measure outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy:

• Facilitate high-level engagements with federal and state government bodies, development partners, and civil society organizations.
• Lead advocacy efforts to influence policy reforms and legislative actions in alignment with NGF priorities.

Governance Advisory & Support:

• Provide technical assistance and policy advisory to state governors on critical governance issues.
• Develop and implement policy dialogues and peer-learning platforms for governors and key stakeholders.

Data & Evidence-Based Decision Making:

• Utilize data analytics to inform policy decisions, ensuring evidence-based recommendations to member states.
• Establish systems for tracking socio-economic and governance indicators across states.

Capacity Building & Knowledge Sharing:

• Design and deliver capacity-building programs to strengthen the policy-making abilities of state-level policymakers.
• Foster knowledge exchange and best practices across states through workshops and conferences.

Qualifications
Educational Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Economics, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Public Administration, Policy Analysis, or Strategic Management is preferred

Professional Requirements:

• Relevant professional affiliations (e.g., Chartered Institute of Public Administration, Policy Advocacy bodies) are an advantage.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 10-12 years of progressive work experience in public policy development, governance advisory, or strategic management.
• Proven track record of working with government institutions, multilateral organizations, or policy think tanks.
• Experience in leading multi-stakeholder initiatives and managing high-level engagements.

Competency Requirements:
Knowledge Requirements:

• Deep understanding of Nigeria’s governance structures and intergovernmental relations.
• Strong grasp of public policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation methodologies.
• Knowledge of international governance frameworks and best practices.

Skills Requirements:

• Strategic thinking and analytical skills to interpret complex policy issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication for policy documentation and presentations.
• Stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Project planning, monitoring, and evaluation.

Personal Attributes:

• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality outputs.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
|Interested and qualified candidates should:
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