Institute Directors – Health & Education Institutes
Job Description
A reputable policy and research institution is recruiting Institute Directors to provide intellectual leadership and delivery discipline across Health and Education research institutes. This senior leadership role is focused on setting research agendas, producing high-impact policy outputs, mentoring researchers, and shaping policy thinking and public debate in Nigeria and across Africa. This is an active, output-driven leadership position.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and drive the institute’s annual research agenda in line with institutional priorities.
- Lead or co-author major publications, including:
- Athena Perspectives
- Monthly Policy Pulse
- Governance Insights
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Supervise institute staff:
- Senior Researcher
- Research Assistant
- NYSC Research Assistants
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Ensure minimum quarterly outputs:
- 3–4 Athena Perspectives
- Monthly Pulse contribution
- Governance Insight (lead or co-lead)
- Integrate visiting fellows into active, output-driven research programmes.
- Represent the institute in policy engagements, briefings, and public forums.
- Contribute to grant proposals, donor engagement, and institutional reporting where required.
Profile & Qualifications (Requirements)
- Advanced degree (Master’s minimum; PhD preferred).
- 8–15 years of experience in policy research, academia, public service, or development work.
- Strong publication record, including policy briefs, reports, op-eds, and journal articles.
- Demonstrated experience leading research teams or programmes.
- Deep understanding of Nigerian and African policy environments.
- Proven intellectual independence, delivery discipline, and mentoring capacity.
Additional Information
- Director Athena Confidential (Premium, Fee-Paying Intelligence Product)
- Application Closing Date: 27th February, 2026
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a CV using Institute Directors – Health & Education Institutes as the subject of the email.
