Educational Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Economics, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Public Administration, Policy Analysis, or Strategic Management is preferred

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 10-12 years of progressive work experience in public policy development, governance advisory, or strategic management.
  

Policy Development & Implementation

• Lead the research, drafting, and dissemination of policy briefs, position papers, and strategic reports for the NGF.
• Ensure policy proposals align with national priorities and global best practices.

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Design and implement the NGF’s strategic frameworks to foster collaboration among member states.
  
• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of strategic initiatives to track progress and measure outcomes.
  

Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy

• Facilitate high-level engagements with federal and state government bodies, development partners, and civil society organizations.
• Lead advocacy efforts to influence policy reforms and legislative actions in alignment with NGF priorities.
  

Governance Advisory & Support

• Provide technical assistance and policy advisory to state governors on critical governance issues.
• Develop and implement policy dialogues and peer-learning platforms for governors and key stakeholders.
  

Data & Evidence-Based Decision Making

• Utilize data analytics to inform policy decisions, ensuring evidence-based recommendations to member states.
• Establish systems for tracking socio-economic and governance indicators across states.
  

Capacity Building & Knowledge Sharing

• Design and deliver capacity-building programs to strengthen the policy-making abilities of state-level policymakers.
• Foster knowledge exchange and best practices across states through workshops and conferences.