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About the Position

• Dev-Afrique is seeking a dynamic full-time consultant who has relevant experience in in policy, governance, research and strategy. The role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of public policy, industry regulations and development, contributing to impactful project across various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead monitoring, reporting and obtaining policy documents (i.e. laws, regulations, standards, guidelines, circulars, directions, etc.) across the African continent.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis on policy, political and governance-related issues that could affect our clients in Nigeria and Africa.
• Lead end-to-end planning and implementation of projects in Nigeria and across Africa.
• Support in drafting communications materials such as, policy briefs and newsletters.
• Infer and present research findings in clear and concise reports, briefs, and other formats.
• Play an active role developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and maintain industry awareness

Requirements

• Advanced degree in law, policy, statistics, political science and other related field
• Minimum of five years of experience with policy analysis or regulatory affairs.
• Familiarity with the policy and regulatory landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with research and analysis tools, as well as computer software programs (spreadsheets, word processors, databases, and statistical packages).

Useful Skills

• Good understanding of the policy environment across countries in Africa
• High organisational and time-management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal and social skills, with a strong ability to contribute positively to a team environment.

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About the Position

• Dev-Afrique is seeking a Finance Intern to join our Finance team. This internship opportunity provides hands-on experience in financial management and advisory. The candidate will have the chance to work in a hybrid environment, contributing to impactful initiatives across various sectors. A successful candidate is someone who can multitask, cooperate, and communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance team in day-to-day financial operations.
• Assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance with all policies, especially financial and procurement policies, and all applicable financial laws and regulations, including taxation laws.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of financial reports.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with various project teams on project-related financial matters.
• Engage in financial data analysis and reporting.

Requirements

• A minimum of a first degree in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, or a related field
• Professional certification such as ICAN is an added advantage.
• Understanding of treasury accounting, including FX, liquidity, and cash flow.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Sage, QuickBooks, or related software.
• Ability to design financial reporting templates.
• Excellent analytical, research, communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
• High levels of discretion with good people management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Good use of initiative, high ethical standards, professionalism, and diplomacy.