Research and Policy Development Officer at The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA)

Job Code: NVC008

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead policy relevant analysis and research, contributing to the development and drafting of the organization’s publications.
• Track and analyze National, continental and Global policy and advocacy environment, recommending strategic opportunities for impact.
• Keep abreast and up to date with key issues related to the work of the organization including monitoring of policy related activities of government and key stakeholders.
• Prepare position papers to use in relevant governance, planning, intelligence and lobby meetings.
• Conceptualization and proposal development for impactful Advocacy projects.
• Establish and maintain all documentation, data and information systems related to research, policy and advocacy.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject (Public Policy, Political Sciences, Economics and Statistics)
• Certificate in Research methods, policy or advocacy
• 2 years+ experience implementing research, policy and advocacy initiatives in a not-for-profit organization
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Experience conducting policy analysis and synthesizing technical information and materials for decision making for advocacy actions
• Experience in management or coordination of research, policy and advocacy-related events
• Knowledge of key government economic policy history and current policy environment.
• Knowledge of data analysis software e.g. SPSS, Stata
• Fluent in English; Excellent written communication for a range of audiences
• Strong research and policy development skills
• Presentation, training and facilitation skills
• Strong planning and project management skills.