Policy & Operations Associate at Dragnet Nigeria

Description

• The role is fully on-site and may be extended up to 24 months, subject to business needs and budget availability.
• The successful candidate will support the organization’s policy research, stakeholder coordination, and operational activities across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor public policy and regulatory developments relevant to the organization’s operating environment.
• Conduct research and analysis on policy trends and prepare concise reports or briefings for internal teams.
• Draft summaries, briefing notes, and other materials that communicate policy developments clearly.
• Support the coordination of responses to internal and external inquiries related to policy matters.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the policy team, including documentation, reporting, and coordination activities.
• Work collaboratively with multiple internal teams to ensure alignment on policy-related initiatives.
• Support engagement with external stakeholders under the guidance of senior team members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in policy, research, administration, operations, consulting, or related fields.
• Bi-lingual proficiency in English and French (compulsory)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work effectively and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to respond promptly to requests and manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with guidance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different teams and functions.
• Interest in policy, governance, and innovation-related issues.

Candidate Profile:

• Analytical thinker with strong research and writing capabilities.
• Adaptable and proactive, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable coordinating work across multiple stakeholders and teams.