Duties and Responsibilities

Affirmative Procurement

• Development of a detailed advocacy campaign strategy targeting relevant government institutions to secure the approval of the affirmative procurement policy.
• Coordinating and executing at least five advocacy visits to key government institutions and officials, including the executive governor, commissioners, and private sector, to present and discuss the policy’s benefits.
• in collaboration with UN Women, create and disseminate advocacy materials, including briefing documents, policy briefs, and presentations, to support the campaign.
• Engagement and mobilization of coalition members and other stakeholders to support the advocacy efforts.
• Domestication of National Policy on Women Economic Empowerment and Action Plan
• In collaboration with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, participate in and influence through advocacy a comprehensive strategy to promote the domestication of the National Policy on Women’s Economic Empowerment and Action Plan in Lagos State.
• Organization and facilitation of a minimum of three advocacy visits to relevant government institutions to advocate for policy domestication.
• Active engagement with coalition members, stakeholders, and allies to bolster support and participation in the campaign.
• Development of Care Policy in Lagos
• Development of a detailed advocacy campaign strategy targeting relevant government institutions to secure commitment to care policy.
• Coordinating and executing at least three advocacy visits to key government institutions and officials, including the executive governor, commissioners, and private sector, to present and discuss the care policy benefits
• Unstreotype Alliance and WEPs
• Support the increased membership drive of the Unsterotype Alliance Nigeria Chapter.
• Advocacy with private sector organization to sign up to the WEPs and Unsterotype alliance
• Implementation Reports
• Monthly progress reports provide detailed accounts of activities undertaken, milestones achieved, challenges encountered, and adjustments to advocacy strategies.
• A comprehensive final summary report at the end of the consultancy period, summarizing all deliverables, key findings, and actionable recommendations for sustaining the initiatives beyond the consultancy.

• Required Skills and Experience

  Education and Certification:

  • A degree in Development studies, international relations, administration, human resource management, public policy, or other social science fields is required.

  Experience:

  • At least 4 years of solid, relevant professional experience in managing Women’s coalitions or women’s movements. – 30 points
  • Proven track record of successfully managing multi-stakeholder initiatives, particularly in the non-profit or women’s advocacy sectors. – 30 points
  • Experience leading and motivating teams, fostering collaboration among diverse groups, and driving strategic initiatives. – 20 points
  • Experience in advocacy and policy influence related to women’s economic empowerment and overall gender equality—10 points.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage with various stakeholders, including government bodies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), community-based organisations (CBOs), and international agencies. – 5 points
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. – 5 points

  Languages:

  • Fluency in English is required