Location: Nigeria based (strong preference for Abuja or environs)
Engagement: Consultancy
The Role
We are looking for someone who can coordinate the operational, research support, and communications activities of the hub on a day to day basis. This is a hands on coordination role. You will be the person who makes sure that things move, that deadlines are met, that stakeholders are followed up with, that events are planned and executed, that the website and social media presence are maintained, and that the project lead is not having to manage every operational detail directly. You will work closely with the project lead and will be expected to manage your own workload, identify priorities, and bring structure to a fast moving, multi workstream project.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised, a good problem solver, and comfortable working independently. The ideal candidate is someone who can identify gaps, take initiative, work proactively without waiting for instruction, and who is good at self management. A genuine commitment to Africa's transformation and to the ethos of building knowledge from within the continent is essential.
What You Will Do
- Coordinate a monthly event programme with multiple formats, including research seminars, sandpits, policy roundtables, public lectures, and writing sprints. This includes scheduling, speaker logistics, invitations, venue coordination where applicable, and post event follow up.
- Manage institutional outreach and stakeholder engagement. Draft and send correspondence, follow up with network members and institutional partners, track responses, and maintain a pipeline of relationships.
- Maintain and update the hub website (WordPress) and social media channels. This includes posting content, managing a regular spotlight series, and keeping the public presence current and professional.
- Track all active workstreams using a central project tracker. Keep tasks, deadlines, and status updates current. Flag blockers early. Produce regular progress updates.
- Support research and grant related administration, including formatting documents, coordinating with collaborators, maintaining the grants pipeline, and supporting application logistics.
- Support governance processes, including charter development, institutional agreements, document preparation, and coordination with legal and administrative stakeholders.
- Identify problems and propose solutions proactively. If there is a gap in the work, flag it and suggest how to fill it. If something needs to be researched, take the lead on scoping it.
What We Are Looking For
Essential:
- A degree in a relevant field (social sciences, law, public policy, development studies, economics, or similar). A postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
- Demonstrable experience coordinating projects, managing multiple workstreams, and working to deadlines. We are less interested in job titles and more interested in evidence that you can run things.
- Strong written communication in English. You will be drafting correspondence, reports, briefs, and public facing content. The quality of your written expression matters.
- Comfort with digital tools: WordPress (content management), Microsoft Office (especially Excel), email platforms, social media scheduling. You do not need to be a developer, but you need to be confident and quick with technology.
- Strong self management skills. You should be able to look at a project, identify what needs to happen next, and move things forward with minimal supervision.
- Familiarity with the African research, policy, or development landscape. You do not need to be an expert, but you need to understand the context we operate in and care about it.
- Based in Nigeria, with reliable internet access and availability during standard working hours. Strong preference for candidates based in or near Abuja.
Desirable:
- Experience working in or with academic institutions, research networks, or civil society organisations in an African context.
- Familiarity with grant application processes and research administration.
- Experience with event coordination (online and in person).
- An understanding of Nigeria's institutional and regulatory landscape.
Terms
- Engagement type: Consultancy. This is an independent contractor arrangement, not an employment contract.
- Remuneration: ₦170,000 to ₦270,000 per month, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Working arrangement: Primarily remote, with occasional in person requirements for events and stakeholder engagements. Nigeria based candidates only, with a strong preference for Abuja.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged, with a mid-May anticipated deadline.
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