Senior Project and Research Analyst at AP3 Advisory

AP3 Capital is a specialist professional services and portfolio management firm that delivers a range of Business Assurance Services, Transaction Advisory Services, Policy & Research, and Investment Portfolio Management services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Project and Research Analyst

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We take a client-centred approach to the delivery of professional services to public and private sector clients and development finance institutions.
• Following a period of dynamic change and growth, we are looking for an experienced Senior Project Research Analyst who would double as team lead to support our commitment to building on recent successes, by shaping and optimising our operational strategy and delivery processes to enable us to continue to compete and win against leading firms in the sectors and markets we are active in.
• This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a globally minded individual who is committed to developing a senior-level career in the professional services industry, with entrepreneurial, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• She / he will have a winning mindset that will enable him or her to contribute to the development of the firm, build a client-centric orientation across our multi-disciplinary teams while providing best-in-class guidance to AP3 teams and our portfolio companies.
• This position has the potential to grow within the firm or an equivalent role in one of our portfolio companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Your duties, responsibilities and deliverables for this role are as follows:

General Responsibilities:

• The Senior Research Analyst will be responsible for the following:

Project and Research Analysis:

• Assist with screening and selection of project pipelines across diverse sectors, conducting due diligence and facilitating investor engagement.
• Provide technical assistance for the drafting of compliant bid project proposals (EOIs & RFPs) in collaboration with multidisciplinary experts.
• Conduct research, analyse data, and develop comprehensive reports on market trends, value chains, and project feasibility (including economic & financial viability).
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop project concept notes, project delivery pathways, and infrastructure assessments.
• Support the organisation and production of reports and workshops related to climate finance and infrastructure development.
• Supporting efforts to build consensus around the development of an accelerated project delivery framework, including stakeholder mapping and management to anticipate and address issues (and, where necessary, escalate such issues).
• Producing inception reports with a detailed understanding of scope, work plan –interdependencies, risks, and timelines for completion of the project assignments (incl. proposed schedule of consultations with government stakeholders and lenders)
• Contributing as required to the preparation of tender documents, coordination of the bid evaluation processes, and capturing lessons learned and ensuring the effectiveness of clients’ capacity building processes and approach.
• Supporting the PPP/Project Transactions Team in drafting and preparing progress reports.
• Participate in field surveys and data collection activities for project assessments.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables effectively.
• Collaborate effectively with a team of analysts, consultants, and project managers.
• Maintain a strong understanding of current developments in infrastructure, climate finance, and relevant sectors in Africa.
• Supporting the PPP/Infrastructure Finance team with any additional work required.

Business Development:

• Assess, originate, and resource opportunities that fit with the company’s existing and emerging capabilities,, drawing on the competencies of its expert network.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential clients, associates and partner organisations, financial institutions and multilateral partners, and government officials.
• Coordinate with development partners and private sector financiers to ensure opportunities to secure and build on previous collaborations are embraced and best practices are followed.
• Organise and schedule capacity-building workshops and events that engage senior decision-makers across the public, private and multilateral sectors, and showcase our capabilities and expert network (e.g. PPP Masterclass).
• Contribute as required to the continuous review and update of our website, marketing and community engagement events and initiatives.
• Establish the office procedures, tools, templates, and bid-winning capabilities (incl. Expert database, contract, and contact management; EOI, RFQ, RFP templates; project management and governance processes).
• Support the preparation of proposals, EOIs, RFPs and other tender documents, including competitive challenges for Unsolicited Proposals.
• Contribute as required to the overall development of the company. Support the formulation of business strategies, risk management & controls through reviewing risk registers & mitigation strategies, and other related activities.

Team and Thought leadership:

• Provide leadership, direction, guidance and development support to senior associates and associate team members.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and market dynamics affecting PPP and infrastructure financing in Africa.
• Conduct studies related to projects and special topics relevant to the industry.
• Line management responsibility for in-house analysts and primary liaison with associates and technical experts (expert network).
• Produce blogs, insight reports and other publications that showcase the expertise of the team.
• Ensure high-quality standards across all team outputs in the project portfolio.
• Mobilise expert resources from personal networks and our expert database to support the delivery of internal and external projects.
• Lead and provide technical support to assigned projects and business development initiatives.
• As a senior member of our team, model our values in every engagement with the team, existing and potential clients, and the public.
• Maintain a problem-solving disposition and results mindset in all your dealings internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Qualifications in Economics, Engineering, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related fields (Required); Master's Degree or higher in any of the above considered an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years of relevant professional work experience in supporting the development and delivery of infrastructure at a reputable institution, preferably infrastructure consulting/advisory.
• 5 – 7+ years in the professional services industry; experience in sales, bid and proposal development an added advantage.
• Strong ability to build and grow an opportunity pipeline.
• Proven ability to establish and build client relationships and engage and grow a network of stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency in the use of relevant document processing software for documents, presentations, marketing, research and analysis (MS Office applications – Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint). Experience of web-design, digital or other social media skills; an advantage.
• Strong business acumen with excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Strong project and people management experience. Professional certifications an advantage.
• Proven written and presentation skills in a range of formats (briefings, reports, summaries, etc.) and to a range of audiences.
• Sound knowledge of the infrastructure PPP space in Nigeria.

In addition, you will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Possess the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information while exercising professionalism and discretion.
• The right approach and experience to really support our ambition of being a world-class professional services firm.
• Enthusiastic and able to work in a fast-paced environment dealing with complex matters.
• Strong time-management skills and an ability to organize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects.
• Reliable, positive, solution-oriented, flexible approach to working.
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• A personable team player who is also able to work independently and on their own initiative.
• High attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Self-starter who drives individual projects and takes ownership of outcomes.
• Willing to travel locally and internationally.

Salary
N400,000 - N500,000 / month

Application Closing Date
28th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their copy of their CV and a brief covering email explaining how they meet the criteria above and what they might be able to bring to the role to: resourcing@ap3advisory.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: We will recruit on an ongoing basis so early applications are advised.