Senior Research and Policy Analyst at Nextier Capital Limited

Job Description

• Nextier seeks to engage the services of a Senior Research and Policy Analyst.
• The Senior Research and Policy Analyst will engage with personnel within Nextier, government officials, and development partners to expand meaningful application of up-to-date power knowledge and tools as well as the synthesis of cutting-edge insights and ideas.
• Take initiative to support the development of energy proposals and engagements with donors and private sector to mobilize financial resources and leverage co-financing.
• In-depth understanding of the Nigerian Power sector and proffer solutions.

Responsibilities
Collaboration and Support:

• Develop program scope, support, execute and coordinate Nextier Power programmes and projects.
• Manage the various grant programmes targeted to improve consumer education and access both in the on-grid and off-grid space.
• Provide strategy for programme direction and dissemination.
• Provide strategic supervision for the dissemination of the daily newsletter.
• Editor for the Weekly newspaper series on critical issues in the power sector.
• Manage, coordinate and organise the Monthly discuss on matters which are critical to economic growth.
• Organise power sector specific radio programmes, roundtables and customer engagement workshops.
• Monitor and evaluate all activities in the programme using strategic tools.
• Develop concept notes on Greenfield policies and programs.

Research and Technical writing:

• Developing policy briefs, proposals, tender for bids, copy editing and proof reading of articles and briefs.
• Developing any other document as instructed by the senior leadership

Public relations between Nextier Power and relevant consultant and power sector operators on relevant projects and dialogues:

• Lookout for possible portfolios within the market for expansion.
• Stakeholder relations to understand the market operated in and assisting Nextier to consolidate shares within the market with a target of expansion.
• Interface with other sector operators and participants for exchange of ideas and information.

Conduct research on the industry:

• Read books, journals and materials in sector to stay updated and relevant.
• Research on industry aspects as the need arises.
• Research on innovations and opportunities for expansion and implementation within the industry.

Other related tasks and activities as instructed by the Team Lead.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or any Science related field
• Minimum of Second-Class Upper division (Master’s degree is an added advantage)
• 3-5 years working experience preferably in the power sector
• Knowledge of donor agencies operational procedures
• Good networking and negotiation skills
• Must be able to develop policy briefs, proposals, tender for bids, copy editing and proofread articles and briefs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving
• Some knowledge of “back office” computer systems
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently or part of a team to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Attention to detail