Government Engagement and Financing Advisor
About the company
Organization: Sydani Group
Job Summary Sydani is seeking a Health Financing and Policy Engagement Advisor to strengthen government ownership and secure sustainable financing for health and development programmes by analysing the political, institutional and financing factors that influence programme implementation and sustainability. The Advisor will work with government institutions, development partners, donors and other stakeholders to identify key decision-makers and influencers, assess stakeholder interests and incentives, analyze financing opportunities and gaps, and develop practical strategies for policy engagement, partnership development and resource mobilization. The role will support Sydani and its partners in strengthening government ownership, aligning available resources with programme priorities, and developing opportunities for sustainable financing and scale-up.
Your tasks
Job Responsibilities
- Governmental Economy and Stakeholder Analysis
• Conduct political economy analyses to identify key actors, institutions, interests, incentives and decision-making processes affecting programme implementation.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder maps identifying key decision-makers, influencers, champions, potential blockers and potential partners.
• Monitor and document policy, leadership, institutional and financing changes that may affect programme implementation.
• Develop practical recommendations to inform stakeholder engagement, programme design and implementation decisions.
- Government and Policy Engagement
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans for engagement with Federal and State Ministries, Departments and Agencies and other relevant government institutions.
• Develop briefing notes, talking points, policy briefs and other engagement materials for government and partner engagements.
• Plan and support policy dialogues, technical meetings, workshops and other engagements with senior government and development stakeholders, including documenting key decisions and follow-up actions.
• Identify and document opportunities to integrate programme priorities into government policies, plans, budgets and existing systems.
- Resource Mobilization, Financing and Partnership Development
• Map and analyze available and potential financing resources, including government budgets, donor funding, partner investments, foundations, private-sector financing and other relevant mechanisms, and identify key financing gaps and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a resource mobilization strategy and pipeline aligned with programme priorities, financing needs and sustainability objectives.
• Identify, assess and engage potential funding and strategic partners, including government, donors, development partners, foundations and private-sector organizations.
• Develop resource mobilization products, including concept notes, investment cases, funding proposals, donor pitches and partnership briefs.
• Develop and pursue co-financing and strategic partnership opportunities with government and other stakeholders.
Requirements
Job Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, International Development, Public Health, Development Studies, Health Economics or a related field.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in political economy analysis, health policy, governance, domestic health financing, resource mobilization, public sector reform or related areas.
- Experience working directly with government stakeholders, preferably at federal and/or state level in Nigeria.
- Experience working with international development organizations, donors, development partners or implementing organizations.
- Experience in the Nigerian health sector, particularly health systems, primary healthcare, RMNCH or health financing, is an advantage.
- Fluency in Hausa is an advantage, particularly for engagement with stakeholders and communities in Northern Nigeria.
- Experience working in Northern Nigeria is desirable
- Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and facilitation skills.
- Ability to develop high-quality proposals, briefs and presentations for senior stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a complex environment.
Other
Job Summary Position: Government Engagement and Financing Advisor
Location: Abuja, Nigeria, with frequent travel to project implementation states
Contract type: Full-time, fixed-term one year, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance, continued funding and project needs
Job Disclaimer 1) Safeguarding Commitment Sydani Group is committed to safeguarding the dignity, rights, and well-being of all individuals we engage with, including adults, women, children, partners, and communities. We have a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of abuse, exploitation, harassment, and neglect. All applicants are expected to uphold our safeguarding standards and contribute to a safe and respectful environment.
2) Whistleblowing Policy Sydani Group is committed to the highest standards of integrity and accountability. We encourage employees, partners, and applicants to report any concerns related to misconduct, including fraud, corruption, or unethical behaviour. Reports can be made through confidential channels on www.sydani.org homepage and investigated in line with our whistleblowing policy.