Policy Manager at Policy Innovation Centre (PIC)

The Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) is the first national institutionalised behavioural initiative in Africa supporting government and stakeholders to make behaviourally informed decisions and generate evidence for impact driven interventions in critical thematic areas (Governance, Health, Gender & Social Inclusion, Education, Digital & Financial Inclusion). The PIC is positioned to support the delivery of better policies and innovative solutions for high impact interventions across Africa. The PIC is an initiative of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), a leading think tank in Africa redefining evidence based policy advocacy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Policy Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

The Policy Manager will lead the design, development, and implementation of the organization’s policy and advocacy initiatives. He will oversee research, policy reviews, analysis, and stakeholder engagement efforts to influence policy outcomes and strengthen the organization’s positioning within the development and governance space. The role requires strategic thinking, and a strong understanding of policy processes, government relations, and evidence-based advocacy.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and implementation of organizational and sectoral policy frameworks, strategies, and guidelines.
• Conduct regular policy reviews to assess relevance, effectiveness, and alignment with evolving national and global priorities.
• Oversee and contribute to policy research, analysis, and synthesis of evidence to inform decision-making and advocacy.
• Develop policy briefs, position papers, and technical submissions that clearly articulate organizational positions on key issues.
• Monitor legislative, political, and socio-economic developments to identify emerging trends and policy opportunities.
• Provide technical support and guidance to program teams on integrating policy objectives within project design and implementation.
• Facilitate consultations, dialogues, and policy review meetings with government agencies, civil society, and development partners.
• Coordinate the organization’s participation in policy reform processes, working groups, and advocacy coalitions.
• Strengthen the organization’s internal policy systems through periodic reviews, capacity building, and compliance monitoring.
• Support donor engagement and proposal development for policy and governance-related initiatives.
• Represent the organization at policy platforms, ensuring visibility and strategic positioning.
• Document policy outcomes, lessons learned, and best practices for dissemination and learning.

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Economics, International Development, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in policy analysis, policy development, governance, or advocacy roles.
• Proven track record in conducting policy reviews, research, and developing evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong understanding of policy formulation processes, legislative systems, and government relations.
• Excellent writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience producing policy documents and technical reports.
• Demonstrated ability to manage policy initiatives and multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with policy analysis tools or frameworks.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and commitment to organizational values and public interest.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Application Closing Date
24th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Please send your CV on no more than 2 A4 pages (Minimum font size 10) AND an accompanying covering letter of no more than 2 pages (Minimum font size 10) answering the following questions to
  • What is your motivation for wanting to join the PIC?
  • What are the top three key attributes you would bring to the PIC?
• Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
• PIC may be unable to notify every applicant of the result of their application. If you have therefore not been contacted within 8 weeks of the closing date, then you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful. However, we may retain your data and contact you for future openings that match your skills and competencies.
• Equal employment opportunity statement: PIC is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, colour, religion, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.