Head, Policy & Public Affairs

About this role

The Head of Policy and Public Affairs in Lagos is a senior management role responsible for turning EnterpriseNGR’s strategic priorities into policy programmes and public affairs initiatives. It provides senior policy leadership across flagship programmes, strengthens the organisation’s research and thought leadership, and leads high-level engagement with government, the private sector and international partners. The role reports to the Director, Policy and Public Affairs and is a full-time position.

What you would do

• Lead the development and execution of the policy and public affairs work programme.
• Direct flagship initiatives including the Lagos International Financial Centre and the Insurance Sector Transformation.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable policy initiatives.
• Advise the Director on policy matters.
• Oversee policy research projects to strengthen the organisation's evidence base and thought leadership.
• Represent EnterpriseNGR at high level national and international forums.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Law, Business Administration, Public Policy or Political Science (relevant discipline).
• Master’s degree or relevant professional qualification is an advantage.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership role managing complex programmes or policy initiatives.
• Strong policy and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Core attributes: belief in the role of the financial and professional services sector in Nigeria’s economic development; strategic, professional and solutions-focused.

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