Conflict Adviser (Senior Executive Officer)

About this role

The British High Commission in Abuja is hiring a Conflict Adviser at Senior Executive Officer level. The role involves delivering conflict analysis, conflict sensitivity advice and policy support across the Security, Stability and Humanitarian Group and the wider Mission, with a focus on Nigeria's conflict and security dynamics outside SPRiNG-covered areas. The post supports peacebuilding, security and counter-terrorism work and requires turning evidence into practical recommendations for UK objectives. It involves coordinating with multiple Mission teams, senior briefings, and external engagement with government, donors and partners. The position covers North East and other regions not covered by SPRiNG, and includes ongoing professional development and accreditation requirements.

What you would do

• Produce high quality conflict and security analysis with implications for UK policy and programmes.
• Regularly update on conflict trends and provide cross-Mission analysis for priorities.
• Brief senior leadership and UK officials at key decision points.
• Lead joint analysis with policy, programme and thematic teams across the Mission.
• Provide practical conflict sensitivity advice across portfolios and wider Mission.
• Map demand, identify priority interventions and agree delivery approaches.
• Support programme design, delivery reviews, risk management and strategic planning with conflict insights.
• Develop and maintain an external engagement strategy on conflict and security policy priorities.
• Coordinate conflict issues across BHC Abuja and support priority policy areas such as state police reform and security sector issues.
• Lead or support coverage of regions not covered by SPRiNG and contribute to national cross-border analysis.

What they are asking for

• Master's Degree in conflict studies, governance, political analysis, public policy, international development or a related field.
• Significant experience conducting conflict and political analysis in fragile or conflict-affected contexts.
• Experience translating conflict analysis into policy, programme or diplomatic recommendations.
• Experience in peacebuilding, stabilisation, security and justice and DDR policy development and programming.
• In-depth knowledge of Nigeria's security and conflict dynamics, especially in the North East.
• Experience providing conflict sensitivity advice to policy or programme teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship-management skills.
• Strong judgement, prioritisation and written communication skills.
• Experience working with government, development partners, multilaterals or implementing partners in complex environments.

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