Policy Innovation Centre Internship & Exp Recruitment 2024(7 Positions)

Apply for the ongoing Policy Innovation Centre Recruitment 2024. See the 7 job positions, descriptions, eligibility, and how to apply. Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) is seeking the services of qualified interns and experienced job seekers to fill the vacant internship positions in their establishment.

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 following positions below:

1.) Gender and Social Inclusion Advisor

Location: Nigeria

Qualifications / Job Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Gender, Education, Social Sciences, International Development, Public Health, or related field.
  • Minimum of five years experience in gender equity and GBV program management, coordination, policy, advocacy, technical assistance, and transformative approaches.
  • Relevant experience supervising community-based social development and gender mainstreaming programs.
  • Strong research and analytical skills, experience in conducting gender analysis, and development of GESI protocols.
  • Excellent communication skills, facilitation, and partnership-building skills.
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of local communities and customary rules.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV of no more than 2 A4 pages (minimum font size 10) and an accompanying Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages (minimum font size 10) answering the Application questions to: hr@nesgroup.org using the Job Title as the Subject of the email.

Application Questions

  • What is your motivation for wanting to join the PIC?
  • What are the top three key attributes you would bring to the PIC?

 

2.) Research Specialist

Location: Nigeria

  • nce supervising and leading research teams in all aspects of research implementation
  • Ability to work efficiently and commitment to collaboration in achieving results
  • Self-directing and able to use own initiative to make decisions and identify solutions to problems not previously experienced.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV of no more than 2 A4 pages (minimum font size 10) and an accompanying Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages (minimum font size 10) answering the Application questions to: hr@nesgroup.org using the Job Title as the Subject of the email.

Application Questions

  • What is your motivation for wanting to join the PIC?
  • What are the top three key attributes you would bring to the PIC?

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3.) Gender and Social Inclusion Lead

Location: Nigeria

Qualifications/Job Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Gender, Education, Social Sciences, International Development, Public Health, or related field.
  • Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in gender equity and GBV program management, coordination, policy, advocacy, technical assistance, and transformative approaches.
  • Relevant experience supervising community-based social development and gender mainstreaming programs.
  • Experience in planning, designing,and implementing integrated gender and inclusion programs desirable.
  • Strong research and analytical skills, experience in conducting gender analysis, and development of GESI protocols.
  • External representation and communication skills, excellent interpersonal communication, facilitation, and partnership-building skills.
  • Ethical and transparent decision-making.
  • High regard toward preserving the confidentiality of work-related information and data.
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of local communities and customary rules.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV of no more than 2 A4 pages (minimum font size 10) and an accompanying Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages (minimum font size 10) answering the Application questions to: hr@nesgroup.org using the Job Title as the Subject of the email.

Application Questions

  • What is your motivation for wanting to join the PIC?
  • What are the top three key attributes you would bring to the PIC?

 

4.) Design Thinking / Innovation Specialist

Location: Nigeria

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
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV of no more than 2 A4 pages (minimum font size 10) and an accompanying Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages (minimum font size 10) answering the Application questions to: hr@nesgroup.org using the Job Title as the Subject of the email.

Application Questions

  • What is your motivation for wanting to join the PIC?
  • What are the top three key attributes you would bring to the PIC?

 

5.) User Experience (UX) Designer

Location: Nigeria

Qualifications / Job Requirements

  • A Master’s Degree in Social and Behavioural Sciences, Marketing, Advertising, or a related field
  • Previous industry user experience research or playing a critical role in an innovation team
  • Proven experience as a UX Designer, UI Designer, or similar role
  • Strong interest in program and policy innovation.
  • Skill set in project management and research (qualitative and quantitative).
  • Familiarity with interaction design and information architecture.
  • Proficient in analytical and design softwares, including nortion, canvas, miro, and proficient in the design of journey maps.
  • Problem-solving aptitude.
  • Strong written and spoken communication, including the ability to develop knowledge products.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV of no more than 2 A4 pages (minimum font size 10) and an accompanying Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages (minimum font size 10) answering the Application questions to: hr@nesgroup.org with the Job Title as the Subject of the email.

Application Questions

  • What is your motivation for wanting to join the PIC?
  • What are the top three key attributes you would bring to the PIC?

 

6.) Program Officer (Stakeholder Engagement)

Location: Zamfara

Qualifications / Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, International Development, Public Health, or related field.
  • 3-5 years experience in stakeholder engagement, social/community development, or related discipline.
  • Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders to raise awareness and participation in initiatives.
  • External representation and communication skills, excellent interpersonal communication, facilitation, and partnership-building skills.
  • Cultural sensitivity and adaptability, ability to maintain effective and productive relationships with a wide range of program beneficiaries and stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV of no more than 2 A4 pages (minimum font size 10) and an accompanying Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages (minimum font size 10) answering the Application questions to: hr@nesgroup.org with the Job Title as the Subject of the email.

Application Questions

  • What is your motivation for wanting to join the PIC?
  • What are the top three key attributes you would bring to the PIC?

 

7.) Program Intern

Location: Zamfara

Responsibilities

  • Provide program and administrative support to technical teams to implement project deliverables.
  • Support literature search/desk review and monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of project activities.
  • Support project teams in analytical processes including evidence gathering, design, and implementation of social programs and policies.
  • Contribute to writing and editing briefs, knowledge outputs, presentations, and communication materials.
  • Support the Unit Leads in other designated PIC activities.

Qualifications / Job Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, Development Studies, or Project Management with a minimum of 1 year of experience in program design, planning, and implementation.
  • Strong analytical skills, problem-solving, and technical writing skills are essential.
  • Adaptability/Decisiveness Attention to Detail Commitment to Continuous Learning
  • Problem-Solving Skills, Flexibility, and Adaptability
  • Teachable with a genuine interest to make an impact.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV of no more than 2 A4 pages (minimum font size 10) and an accompanying Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages (minimum font size 10) answering the Application questions to: hr@nesgroup.org using the Job Title as the Subject of the email.

Application Questions

  • What is your motivation for wanting to join the PIC?
  • What are the top three key attributes you would bring to the PIC?

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