JOB DESCRIPTION

Policy and Research Specialist

Policy and Research Specialist

Procurement Process

IC – Individual contractor

Office

UNDP-NGA – NIGERIA

Deadline

06-Aug-25 @ 11:00 PM (New York time)

Published on

31-Jul-25 @ 12:00 AM (New York time)

Reference Number

UNDP-NGA-01182

Contact

Procurement – [email protected]

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Introduction

Country: Abuja, Nigeria

Description of the Assignment: The Research and Policy Specialist will be responsible for producing high-quality research, policy briefs, and technical reports that support UNDP’s engagement with government stakeholders, private sector actors, development partners, and multilateral institutions. The Specialist will conceptualize and implement policy dialogues, provide technical advisory support to programmatic portfolios, and facilitate high-level stakeholder engagements on priority development issues.

Period of assignment/services: 6 months

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements