Enabler Coordination Lead (Public Sector) at Lagos Business School

The Enabler Coordination Lead (Public Sector) focuses on the regulatory and policy environment. The candidate will work to operationalise the National AI Strategy by engaging regulators and government agencies to create an enabling environment for responsible AI adoption. The candidates will be responsible for the following:

• Engage with regulators to shape frameworks for “responsible by design” AI adoption.
• Act as the liaison for government agencies to ensure Hub activities align with National Policy.
• Negotiate access to government-held datasets essential for high-impact use cases (e.g., health, education).
• Translate insights from Hub pilots into policy recommendations.

The candidates should possess the following competencies:

• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of Nigeria’s data protection laws (NDPR), digital economy policies, and public sector operations.
• Stakeholder Mapping: Ability to identify key decision-makers and influencers within the public sector bureaucracy.
• Patience & Persistence: The resilience to navigate slow-moving bureaucratic processes while maintaining project momentum.
• Policy Analysis: The ability to interpret legislation and draft coherent policy briefs that support the Hub’s objectives.
• Experience in public policy, government relations, or regulatory affairs.
• Understanding of Nigeria’s digital economy policy landscape.