Policy and Government Engagement Support Personnel

Job Description

Policy and Government Engagement Support Personnel

Location: Nigeria

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The Policy and Government Engagement Support contributes to Evidence Action Nigeria's efforts to strengthen relationships with government stakeholders and advance evidence-based policy change.
• The role supports research, stakeholder engagement, and communication activities that facilitate the adoption and scale-up of cost-effective interventions within Nigeria's public health and development systems.
• The Temp will conduct policy research and analysis, coordinate and support government engagements, document policy and stakeholder activities, and develop communication materials that translate evidence into actionable insights for policymakers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Policy Research and Analysis:

• Conduct desktop research on relevant policies, government programs, and legislative developments affecting Evidence Action's programmatic areas.
• Review and synthesize policy documents, white papers, and government reports to identify opportunities for evidence-based advocacy.
• Prepare policy briefs and background notes that summarize key findings and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor policy trends and emerging governance issues within Nigeria's health and development sectors on an ongoing basis, keep a record of government appointees and stakeholders, and update any changes in leadership of ministries and MDAs.
• Compile and maintain a database of relevant policy resources and stakeholder contacts.

Government and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Secure and coordinate meetings and engagement activities with government officials, ministries, and agencies.
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and presentations for stakeholder meetings and policy dialogues.
• Independently coordinate and host meetings with government stakeholders.
• Support regular updates of stakeholder mapping exercises to identify key decision-makers and influencers within government structures.
• Draft follow-up correspondence and meeting summaries to maintain effective communication with government partners.
• Takes initiative to identify policy trends, opportunities, and challenges relevant to Evidence Action's work without constant supervision.

Presentation and Document Preparation:

• Prepare, format, and update presentation templates and briefing materials for government and stakeholder engagements.
• Ensure all materials are accurate, professional, and aligned with organizational branding and messaging.

Stakeholder Engagement Support:

• Build and maintain professional relationships with government contacts, administrative staff, and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate access and cooperation.
• Follow up persistently and diplomatically on pending appointments, approvals, or responses from government offices.
• Represent the organization professionally in all interactions with external stakeholders.

Monitoring, Documentation, and Reporting:

• Track and document all policy engagement activities, meetings, and communications in the organizational database or tracking system.
• Support the collection and analysis of data related to policy influence and government collaboration outcomes.
• Maintain an up-to-date calendar of relevant policy events, changes in government officials, government deadlines, and advocacy opportunities.
• Assist in developing case studies that demonstrate the impact of Evidence Action's policy engagement efforts.

Learning and Development:

• Complete 3 courses that will facilitate their growth in the role.
• Collaborate with program, research, and communications teams to ensure alignment between policy engagement and programmatic activities.
• Support other team members with administrative tasks and ad hoc projects that advance the organization's policy objectives.
• Engage in continuing development opportunities to strengthen policy engagement capabilities.

Qualifications (implicit in description)

• Experience in policy research, government engagement, and communications related to health and development sectors is preferred but not explicitly stated.
• Strong coordination, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prepare briefing materials, presentations, and policy documents.
• Capacity to work with multiple teams and manage follow-ups with government partners.

About the Organization

Evidence Action Nigeria focuses on strengthening relationships with government stakeholders and advancing evidence-based policy change to improve health and development outcomes.

Additional Notes

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