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About the Role
- The Research and Policy Lead will oversee the organization’s efforts in policy development, research, and advocacy to promote gender equity and end sexual harassment in tertiary institutions. This role will involve policy design and implementation, high-level research, stakeholder engagement, and internal capacity building.
Job description
- Lead the design, review, and implementation of policies and strategies related to higher education institutions.
- Shape and drive the organization’s policy agenda in alignment with strategic advocacy goals.
- Develop and disseminate high-quality, evidence-based policy documents, including position papers, policy briefs, and factsheets.
- Support and participate in advocacy campaigns that promote the adoption of gender-transformative policies and challenge harmful gender norms.
- Conduct and oversee research initiatives related to gender inequality and sexual harassment in higher education.
- Provide in-depth, data-driven analysis to inform policy positions and organizational programming.
- Make evidence-based recommendations on legislative and institutional reforms.
- Strengthen the internal research and policy capacity of the organization through training and knowledge sharing.
- Provide technical assistance to tertiary institutions in designing and implementing anti-sexual harassment policy frameworks.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of institutional policies, offering feedback and support for continuous improvement.
- Lead or support the development of research and program proposals in alignment with the organization’s mission.
- Perform other related tasks
Requirements
- A PhD or Master’s Public Policy, Political Science, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field.
- At least 6-8 years of experience in research, policy analysis, advocacy, or program development preferably within NGOs, think tanks, or development organisations.
- Strong understanding of Nigeria’s policy landscape, legislative processes, and key stakeholders in government and civil society.
- Proven ability to design, conduct, and analyse qualitative and quantitative research, and translate findings into clear policy briefs, reports, and advocacy materials.
- Experience leading or supporting advocacy initiatives, stakeholder engagements, and policy dialogues at community, state, or national level.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage timelines, coordinate research teams, and deliver high-quality outputs.
- Strong writing and communication skills, capable of producing evidence-based content and engaging diverse audiences with clarity and influence.
- A proactive, detail-oriented, and analytical mindset, with a passion for gender equity, social justice, and driving evidence-based policy change.
Tools & Technical Competencies
- Data Analysis Tools: SPSS, Stata, R or Python (basic statistical use), Excel (advanced).
- Qualitative Analysis Tools: NVivo, ATLAS.ti, Dedoose.
- Research & Documentation Tools: Google Scholar, Mendeley/Zotero for referencing, SurveyMonkey, KoboToolbox, ODK.
- Project Management Tools: Notion, Trello, Asana, Monday.com, or similar.
- Writing & Presentation Tools: MS Word, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, Canva (for visual summaries).
- Monitoring & Evaluation Familiarity: Logical frameworks, theory of change, indicators, and impact assessment methodologies (preferred but not mandatory).
Method of Application
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