Senior Consultant, Insights & Advocacy

Senior Consultant, Insights & Advocacy

Contract: Full-time; one-year fixed term, renewable

Remuneration: Competitive, based on experience and competence 

Location: Lagos/Abuja

Reports to: Lead Advisor

About us

Africa Practice is a mission-led advocacy practice advising investors and development partners across the continent. Our mission is to shape a prosperous Africa that inspires the world. For over 20 years, we have been partnering with global investors, policy-makers, development partners and other changemakers to drive transformation on the continent. 

Our insights and advocacy solutions are rooted in detailed systems and stakeholder understanding. We identify, generate, and analyse human-centred systems data to design impactful advocacy interventions. We deliver our world-class insights and advocacy solutions through our local presence, which transcends the African continent.

We operate as one company, with a diverse team working on a hybrid basis in Abuja, Cape Town, Dakar, Dar es Salaam, Gaborone, Johannesburg, Lagos, Nairobi, and London. We are risk analysts, development economists, advocates, storytellers, data scientists, policy experts,  systems thinkers and creative minds. Over 80% of our staff are African and over 50% are women. We have been a signatory to the UN Global Compact since 2021 and achieved B-Corp status in 2024.

About the role  

The successful candidate will have proven ability to design and deliver strategic policy advice, manage complex stakeholder coalitions, design and execute high-impact advocacy and engagement programs for commercial and philanthropic clients in line with desired objectives. The successful candidate will possess strong investigative skills to analyse and provide commercial and policy insights on energy transition and the political economy. They will translate these critical insights directly into targeted advocacy and engagement programs that drive impact. 

What we are looking for

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

At least 8 years of professional experience in the insights space (including political economy analysis and risk and opportunity identification) to support advisory on complex policy and regulatory issues in Africa.

Proven experience of analysis and/or consulting around the energy transition is essential. 

Understanding of environmental and sustainability considerations within the oil and gas industry is important.

Expert level ability to analyse and synthesise detailed political economy, policy, market, and industry intelligence to derive strategic insights.

The ability to translate these insights into the design and delivery of high-impact strategic advisory and policy advocacy for clients, featuring practical, evidence-based solutions and compelling arguments that promote alignment and influence policy outcomes. 

Skilled in monitoring advocacy strategies and outcomes, and applying learning to refine strategies, as well as implementing narrative building, campaigning initiatives and innovative problem-solving 

Proficient in stakeholder mapping, coalition coordination, and relationship management at senior levels across multiple geographies to advance client objectives

Experience supporting pan-continental initiatives and working with or within multilateral organisations, regional institutions, donor programmes, or development partners

Deep knowledge of, and genuine interest in the West African political economy, with demonstrated relationships with the wider political and policy stakeholder system

Experience in climate advocacy, particularly within methane mitigation for the energy sector, is
advantageous

Degree in a relevant discipline (public policy, law, sustainable development, economics, energy, environmental or related social sciences); postgraduate degree preferred

What we offer

We offer the successful candidate an opportunity to develop a rewarding career within a dynamic pan-African consultancy advising a prestigious portfolio of clients. This position offers:

Competitive remuneration

Immediate opportunities for growth

Collaboration with a diverse and experienced team of colleagues

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are much less likely to apply for a position unless they meet every single qualification. So this notwithstanding, if you are excited about this role, we would love to hear from you. At Africa Practice, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse and authentic workplace. You might just be the new team member we are looking for – for this or other roles. 

Do you want to contribute to an influential and prosperous Africa, inspiring the world? We’re looking for Africa’s changemakers – smart people with strong analytical, advocacy, digital and problem-solving skills who can reconcile diverse perspectives to deliver sustainable change. 

Please send in your application by clicking on the “apply” button. 

Do include a cover letter explaining why you think you are suited to this position and indicating your availability. Your documents must be entitled with “*your name* Senior Consultant, Insights & Advocacy”.

The vacancy is immediately open for suitable applications and will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are advised.