Design Thinking / Innovation Specialist at the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC)

The Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) is the first national institutionalized behavioral initiative in Africa supporting government and stakeholders to make behaviorally 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: Design Thinking / Innovation Specialist

Location: Nigeria

Responsibilities

• Support the Behavioural Innovation Lab in designing and conducting ethnographic research, in person, and remote usability evaluations.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative to explore and evaluate concepts and experiences, analyse data, and interpret findings to make prioritized design recommendations
• Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and beneficiaries to co-create desired solutions- products, services, and policies.
• Develop strategic reports and slide decks to communicate research findings, present potential design solutions, and use visually compelling presentations to demonstrate models and innovative solutions to complex social problems.
• Other tasks as needed.

Qualifications/Job Requirements

• Master's Degree in Public Policy, Social and Behavioural Science, Cognitive Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, or related degree.
• At least 5 years of experience using human-centered design (design research/design thinking) research methodologies and behavioural science to solve social problems. This could involve product, service, or systems design and innovation.
• Excellent analytical, problem problem-solving skills.
• Core skills in using behavioural science approaches and frameworks for innovation.
• Capabilities for user testing, A/B testing, and randomized control trials are essential.
• Proven experience applying design thinking methodologies in the context of policy development.
• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with government processes and policy implementation.
• Experience in prototyping, testing, and iterating on innovative solutions.
• Passion for social impact and a commitment to advancing positive societal change.

Application Closing Date
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