Now Hiring: Multiple Roles Available At The Nigeria BOGA Fund Programme

The Nigeria BOGA (Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance) Fund Programme is a policy and research initiative supporting Nigeria's transition toward a diversified, low-carbon economy, led by the National Council on Climate Change in partnership with the Africa Policy Research Institute. Two professional roles are currently open: a strategic communications and executive advisory position, and a research officer role focused on critical minerals and green industrialisation. Both roles are government-facing and involve working directly with senior officials, international partners, and key institutions driving Nigeria's energy transition agenda. If you have a background in policy, communications, or research within the development or climate space, one of these two roles is likely a strong fit.

Available Positions

1. Advisor, Strategic Communications & Engagement

Responsibilities:

• Prepare briefs, speeches, talking points, and presentations for leadership
• Support high-level meetings and engagements across government, private sector, and international partners
• Translate complex research into actionable, decision-ready insights
• Track decisions, commitments, and follow-ups
• Develop messaging, media briefs, FAQs, and programme reports
• Support programme visibility and public positioning
• Coordinate communication around key events and milestones
• Liaise with government, donors, private sector, and civil society stakeholders
• Maintain stakeholder maps and engagement plans
• Track programme progress, risks, and milestones
• Requirements:
• Master's degree in Communications, Public Policy, International Development, or related field
• Minimum 3 years experience in communications, public affairs, or advisory roles
• Experience working with senior government officials or development partners
• Strong writing, research, and presentation skills
• Knowledge of climate policy, energy transition, or economic diversification is an advantage
• CV must not exceed 4 pages

2. Research Officer, Critical Minerals & Green Industrialisation

Location: Nigeria (Government-facing role)

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on critical minerals, energy transition, and industrial policy
• Track policy, regulatory, and global supply chain developments
• Produce policy briefs, memos, reports, and analytical outputs
• Translate technical findings into actionable recommendations
• Support capacity strengthening across MDAs
• Improve alignment across climate, industrial, and minerals policies
• Coordinate with key institutions including ministries, agencies, and regulators
• Map and engage stakeholders across public and private sectors
• Support high-level policy dialogues and document consultations
• Requirements:
• Master's degree in Public Policy, Economics, Environmental Studies, Energy Policy, or related field
• Minimum 4 years experience in research, advisory, or policy roles
• Strong understanding of Nigeria's climate, energy, or extractives sector
• Experience working with government or public-sector institutions
• Strong policy research, analytical, and writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure
• CV must not exceed 4 pages

Important Notes (Both Roles)

• Apply only via the Google Form links below
• Recruitment may close early if a suitable candidate is identified
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Africa Policy Research Institute is an equal opportunity employer