Director – Arthur Nwankwo Centre for Education & Intellectual Freedom at Athena Centre for Policy & Leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Athena Confidential’s research agenda and client-facing intelligence outputs.
• Supervise a dedicated confidential research team (Senior Researcher, junior researchers, NYSC analysts)
• Produce and oversee:
• Confidential intelligence briefs
• Risk and scenario analyses
• Executive advisory notes
• Maintain strict separation between confidential and public Athena outputs
• Ensure editorial clearance and quality control directly with the Chancellor
• Support high-level client briefings and strategic engagements
• Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, data integrity, and professional ethics

Profile & Qualifications

• Advanced degree in policy, economics, political science, security studies, or related fields.
• 10+ years’ experience in policy analysis, strategic advisory, intelligence, or political-economy work.
• Strong analytical writing and synthesis skills
• Demonstrated discretion and professional judgment.
• Experience engaging senior public- or private-sector decision-makers
• Comfort operating in a high-responsibility, high-trust environment