Consultant (Mapping Public / Private Sector and Social Protection Policies and Programmes) at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria

ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant (Mapping Public / Private Sector and Social Protection Policies and Programmes)

Location: Nigeria

Purpose of the Assignment

• The project seeks to engage a qualified consultant to undertake a comprehensive mapping of relevant public and private sector actors whose mandates, investments, policies, and programmes align with the objectives of the RWVL Project.
• The mapping exercise will provide an evidence base for stakeholder engagement, advocacy planning, partnership development, and resource mobilization and develop recommendations for strategic engagement and collaboration. 

Objectives of the Consultancy
The consultancy will:

• Identify key public sector ministries, departments and agencies relevant to gender equality, women’s rights, economic empowerment and social protection.
• Identify private sector actors such as corporations, enterprises and financial institutions with a mandate and interest in women’s empowerment and gender-responsive corporate social responsibility.
• Assess public and private sector actors’ mandates, influence and interventions related to RWVL goal.
• Assess opportunities for collaboration, partnerships, advocacy, funding and technical support which RWVL can leverage.
• Recommend strategic approaches for stakeholder engagement with relevant actors at all levels.

Scope of Work
The consultant will undertake the following tasks
Stakeholder Identification and Mapping:

• Identify key government ministries, departments, and agencies relevant to the project objectives.
• Identify private sector organizations including corporations, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Financial Service Providers, business networks, and social enterprises.
• Identify strategic platforms and coalitions relevant to women’s empowerment and gender equality.

Stakeholder Analysis:

• Assess stakeholder influence, interests, priorities, and institutional mandates.
• Review ongoing programmes, policies, and investments related to gender equality and women’s empowerment.
• Analyze stakeholders’ potential roles in collaboration, advocacy, funding, technical support, or policy influence.

Consultation and Data Collection:

• Conduct desk reviews of relevant policies, programmes, and strategies.
• Carry out key informant interviews and consultations with selected stakeholders.
• Gather and validate stakeholder information and engagement opportunities.

Development of Engagement Recommendations:

• Develop a stakeholder influence-interest matrix.
• Recommend engagement approaches and partnership strategies.
• Identify quick-win opportunities and long-term collaboration pathways.

The consultant should possess

• Advanced Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Public Policy, Business Administration, or related fields
• 5 - 7 years of demonstrated experience in stakeholder mapping, partnership development, institutional analysis, or gender programming.
• Strong understanding of public and private sector engagement approaches.
• Experience working on women’s rights, gender equality, governance, social protection, or development programmes.
• Excellent analytical, research, facilitation, and report writing skills.
• Strong knowledge of the national development and gender equality landscape.

Methodology
The consultant is expected to propose an appropriate methodology for the assignment, which may include:

• Desk review and secondary data analysis
• Stakeholder consultations and interviews
• Institutional and policy analysis
• Stakeholder influence-interest mapping
• Validation sessions with RWVL team

Application Closing Date
29th June, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Interested consultants should submit:

• Technical proposal outlining methodology and approach
• Financial proposal
• Consultant’s Curriculum Vitae
• An example of similar assignments conducted.