Policy Consultant at Ipas Nigeria

lpas, a global, non-profit reproductive health organization working in Nigeria seeks a consultant in their Policy Unit.
The Policy Unit conducts country level advocacy with the aim of seeking positive law reform in order to create an enabling environment that supports women's reproductive health and rights and their access to qualitative sexual and reproductive health services. The position is a three months consultancy with the possibility of renewal. The position is based in Abuja and is available immediately.

Job Tittle: Policy Consultant

Location: Abuja, Nigeria:

• Responsibilities:The policy consultant will coordinate and monitor development as it relates to law reform agenda in the National Assembly.
• This person will contribute to the development of strategies, products and projects to improve the enabling environment in support of women's ability to exercise their sexual and reproductive rights.
• S/He will assist in carrying out country-level advocacy efforts and assist In contributing to law reform efforts.
• Liaise and make contact with legislators as well as coordinate the series of one on one meetings with legislators in the National Assembly regarding the Violence Against Persons Bill  which is currently pending in the Senate.
• S/He will map the legislators in the National Assembly and identify those that are opinion leaders, plenary speakers, bench warmers, nocturnal networkers.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of  1st degree in Law, Social Sciences or related discipline.
• A Master's degree will be an added advantage
• 3- 5years experience in NGO related work and research, monitoring and evaluation, legislative advocacy etc.
• Exellent writing skills in English
• Good inter-personal skills
• Proficency in MS Office .

Application Closing Date:
7th June, 2013.

Method of Application:
Qualified and interested candidates should send their application to :[email protected]