Senior Associate, Africa Markets & Advisory

Job Summary

• Nina Jojer Africa is seeking a dynamic, highly diligent, and forward-thinking Senior Associate to directly support the Director of Africa Markets and Client Advisory.
• The successful candidate will act as a key execution partner — managing complex consulting projects, attaining new clients and projects, drafting high-impact advisory briefs for corporate and public sector clients, and coordinating high-level stakeholder engagements.
• In line with the firm’s culture of high autonomy and high trust, this role carries real ownership over a portfolio of engagements rather than purely supporting work. The role demands sharp analytical skills, exceptional communication, business acumen, and the ability to leverage modern AI tools to drive efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
Client Advisory & Project Management/Development:

• Lead the end-to-end execution of advisory projects for multinational corporations, development partners, and government agencies.
• Independently manage a portfolio of client projects, with full ownership of specific workstreams.
• Identify new opportunities (clients and projects) to expand the client portfolio
• Conduct rigorous research and structural analysis to draft policy briefs, white papers, strategy documents, and client reports.
• Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of accuracy, depth, and attention to detail.

Stakeholder Engagement & Administration:

• Serve as a dependable liaison for external communications, managing relations with high-level stakeholders, corporate executives, and government MDAs.
• Coordinate and organize high-level meetings, work studios, and roundtables, including managing agendas and synthesizing post-engagement outcomes.
• Translate insights from client briefings directly into actionable account strategies and internal deliverables.

Market Intelligence & Business Development:

• Proactively identify new commercial opportunities, regulatory trends, and strategic partnerships across African markets to expand the firm’s portfolio.
• Leverage an existing professional network to create entry points for high-level advocacy and consulting mandates.

Operations & Team Collaboration:

• Take initiative on day-to-day operational tasks while maintaining strict cost-management and budget consciousness for project deliveries.
• Work collaboratively across cross-functional internal teams to ensure unified delivery on firm-wide objectives.

Required Qualigication & Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years post-NYSC experience in management consulting, public policy, corporate advisory, or a strategic corporate role.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Public Policy, Law, International Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Travel Readiness: Must possess a valid international passport and be willing to travel regionally and internationally when required.

Technical & Soft Skills:

• AI & Tech Literacy: Advanced proficiency in G Suite, with the ability to leverage generative AI tools through sophisticated prompting to accelerate research and content creation.
• Writing & Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of drafting executive-ready presentations and reports.
• Professional Attributes: Uncompromising professional honesty, diligence, and an open-minded approach to problem-solving.

Salary
Negotiable.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2026. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: using "Senior Associate, Africa Markets & Advisory" as the subject of the email.

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