Political Economy Adviser (Abuja) at the British High Commission (BHC)

British High Commission (BHC) is recruiting for the position below

JOB TITLE: Political Economy Adviser

Job Ref.: 06/20 LOS) – AU
LOCATION: Abuja
Grade: C4 (L)
Type of Position: Fixed Term, Full-time
Working hours per week: 35
Duration of Post: 24 months
Type of Post: British Deputy High Commission
Start Date: 1 May 2020
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Policy & Political roles)
Job Subcategory: Economic and Prosperity

Main Purpose of the Job

• Developing and implementing the Nigeria network’s strategic Prosperity objectives through policy advocacy with state governments, business and civil society. 
• Lead on providing high-quality economic analysis and reporting focussed on the three southern geopolitical zones, working closely with other members of the joint DFID-DIT-FCO Nigeria Prosperity Team, including the Prosperity Fund.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience  

• Masters Level qualification in economics or equivalent.
• Permission to work in Nigeria
• Willingness to travel to other states in Nigeria
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Economics

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Experience of economic policy-making for federal or state governments
• Masters research in a relevant economics or political economy issues
• Experience of working in or with government in Nigeria
• Experience of working in the private sector or organised civil society in relevant fields

Language requirements:

• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Fluency in one of and preferably both Yoruba and Hausa.

Required Competencies:

• Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering

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