Policy Consultant

Ipas, a global, non profit reproductive health organization working in Nigeria, seeks a consultant in their policy unit. The policy unit’s conducts country level advocacy with the aim of seeking positive law reform in order to create an enabling environment that supports women’s reproductive health and rights and their access to qualitative sexual and reproductive health services.

The position is a three months consultancy with the possibility of renewal. The position is based in Abuja and is available immediately.

The policy consultant will coordinate and monitor development as it relates to law reform agenda in the National assembly.

This person will contribute tot the development of strategies, products and projects to improve the enabling environment in support of women’s ability to exercise their sexual and reproductive rights.

S/he will assist in carrying out country- level advocacy efforts and assist in contributing to law reforms efforts.

Liaise and make contact with legislators as well as coordinate the series of one on one meeting with legislators in the National assembly regarding the violence against person’s bill which is currently pending in the state.

S/he will map the legislators in the National assembly and identity those that are opinion leaders, plenary speakers, bench warmers, nocturnal networkers.

IST degree in law, social science or related discipline

A master’s degree will be an added advantage.

3-5 years experience in NGO related work and research, monitoring and evaluation, legislative advocacy etc.

Excellent writing skills in English

Good inter-personal skills

Proficiency in MS Office required