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Political Economy & Stakeholder Engagement Advisor Jobs in Nigeria at Rhizome Consulting Ltd
Title: Political Economy & Stakeholder Engagement Advisor
Company: Rhizome Consulting Ltd
Location: Nigeria
About The Client
Our Client is a development and advisory organisation delivering high-level technical assistance, policy advisory, institutional strengthening, and implementation support to governments, regulators, development partners, and strategic public institutions. The organisation works at the intersection of macroeconomic reform, governance delivery, institutional resilience, and digital transformation, supporting evidence-based policy execution and sustainable development outcomes across complex operating environments.
Job Title: Political Economy & Stakeholder Engagement Advisor
Location: Abuja
Summary
The Political Economy & Stakeholder Engagement Advisor will provide strategic analysis and stakeholder engagement support to ensure reform initiatives are politically informed, socially responsive, and operationally sustainable. The role will support inclusive dialogue, stakeholder management, and strategic communication across complex governance environments.
Key Responsibilities
Political Economy Analysis
- Conduct Political Economy Analysis (PEA) to identify reform barriers, incentives, and stakeholder dynamics
- Analyse governance, institutional, and socio-political trends impacting programme implementation
- Provide strategic recommendations to support reform feasibility and sustainability
Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
- Map and analyse stakeholder ecosystems across government, private sector, civil society, and development partners
- Facilitate public-private dialogue sessions, technical working groups, and multi-stakeholder engagements
- Support consensus-building processes around sensitive policy reforms
Strategic Communication & Narrative Development
- Develop communication and stakeholder engagement strategies to manage reform expectations
- Draft policy narratives, briefing notes, and stakeholder communication materials
- Support senior leadership engagement with key institutional and political actors
Risk Monitoring & Advisory Support
- Monitor emerging political, institutional, and reputational risks affecting reform initiatives
- Provide strategic advisory support on conflict-sensitive and politically informed programme implementation
- Contribute to adaptive management approaches in response to changing operating contexts
Educational Qualifications
- Master s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, Development Studies, or a related discipline
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Minimum of 10 years experience in political economy analysis, governance advisory, stakeholder engagement, or public policy
- Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder mapping, facilitation, and strategic communication
- Strong understanding of governance systems, institutional reform, and socio-political dynamics
- Excellent negotiation, diplomacy, and relationship management skills
- Strong analytical writing and presentation capabilities
- Experience working with government institutions, development partners, or international organisations
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Our Client is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to gender, age, ethnicity, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4th JUNE, 2026
NOTE: ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.