Program Analyst at Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited (SCANL)

Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Ltd (Sahel) is a leading management consulting firm focused on the agricultural and nutrition sectors in Africa. We partner with government agencies, private sector companies and leading international development organizations to conduct research, analyze policies, develop strategies and implement programs that promote sustainable food security and improved nutrition. We have worked on a variety of projects across West Africa, including in Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, and Senegal.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Analyst

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract (Fixed Term)

Job Description

• We are looking for candidates with a passion for agriculture that are driven and self-starters.

Job Responsibilities
In this role, you will be required to fulfil the following primary responsibilities:

• Conduct research on the national and international markets, industries, and companies to identify trends and opportunities to inform program implementation and track results.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and other materials summarizing research and analyses and developing recommendations for program implementation
• Communicate findings and recommendations to the program management office in a clear and concise manner.
• Create a complete bibliography and contact list of all research information sources.
• Support the program teams with work required to deliver high-quality final reports to clients.
• Work independently but as part of a broader team of Sahel Consulting and its implementing partners.
• Support senior management on other Sahel Consulting initiatives as requested

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Below are the key qualifications we are looking for:

• Bachelors or Master's in Business, Finance, Economics, Agriculture, or related discipline
• High-quality analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Willingness to travel (required)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Proven track record of management consulting experience
• Successful completion of CFA Level 1 is a plus.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2025 (Open until filled)

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: recruiting@sahelconsult.com using "Program Analyst" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.