Advisory and Insights Associate at Dragnet Nigeria

ROLE OVERVIEW: 

• The Advisory and Insights Associate role should possess the capacity to support and contribute across the Company’s subsidiaries and strategic business units, including Infrastructure & Energy, Investment Banking & Financial Advisory, Agriculture, and Technology.
• The role shall also possess the capacity to manage projects end-to-end and support project delivery efforts through research, analysis, coordination, and execution support across engagements and initiatives.
• In addition, the role is expected to contribute to internal knowledge transfer and capacity-building initiatives by sharing insights, methodologies, and technical expertise to strengthen team capability, collaboration, and overall organisational effectiveness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research & Policy Analysis
• Advisory & Strategic Documentation
• Stakeholder Engagement & Client Support
• Project Execution & Coordination
• Data & Insight Development

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, International Development, Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree or relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in public sector consulting, government advisory, policy research, development consulting, or related roles.
• Prior experience within consulting, finance, development advisory, government, or structured corporate environments is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting advisory engagements, policy development, research, strategic consulting, and end-to-end implementation initiatives.

TECHNICAL SKILLS :

• Proficiency in Google Workspace and collaboration tools such as ClickUp and Slack.
• Experience using data analysis and visualisation tools such as Excel, SPSS, Stata, Power BI, Tableau, or related platforms.
• Strong report writing, research documentation, presentation, and strategic communication capability.
• Understanding of public sector systems, government budgeting, public procurement, policy cycles, and digital transformation initiatives.

KEY COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent writing, articulation, and presentation skills.
• Strong critical and strategic thinking capability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Strong conceptualisation and advisory capability.
• High level of political awareness, professionalism, and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to thrive within fast-paced, consulting, and project-driven environments.