Consultant (Investment & Trade Facilitation)

Job Overview:
Chemonics Group UK (CUK) is actively tracking the UK Nigeria Growth Programme (UKNG) Strategic Growth and Investment Facilitation Facility (SGIFF), a programme designed to accelerate UK-Nigeria mutual economic growth by unlocking opportunities for private sector development.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Short-Term Technical Assistance (STTA) pool will provide flexible, demand-led specialist expertise to support delivery of the Strategic Growth and Investment Facilitation Facility (SGIFF). STTAs will be engaged to respond to time-bound, high impact requirements that cannot be met solely through the Core Team, while ensuring delivery remains aligned with programme objectives. Assignments can include Investment & Transaction Support, Policy, Regulatory, and Reform Advisory, Sector Specific and Thematic Expertise, and Institutional Capability & Systems Support.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, banking, economics, social sciences, international development, or related field required. Deep technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to the programme scope, including investment facilitation, trade, sector development, policy and regulatory reform, or priority growth sectors. Strong commercial and market understanding, with the ability to engage credibly with private sector actors, investors, and financial institutions. Experience working with government and the private sector, including engagement with ministries, departments or agencies, and an ability to operate in politically sensitive environments. Proven track record delivering time-bound advisory assignments, with clear examples of producing high quality analytical, or advisory outputs to tight deadlines. Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to produce concise written outputs and to communicate findings clearly to stakeholders. Culturally and contextually familiar with Nigeria, with a demonstrated ability to apply international best practice in locally appropriate ways. Experience working with FCDO is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite helpful. Demonstrated leadership skills, versatility, and integrity. Fluency in English required.

Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, banking, economics, social sciences, international development, or related field required.

Experience:
Deep technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to the programme scope, including investment facilitation, trade, sector development, policy and regulatory reform, or priority growth sectors. Experience working with government and the private sector, including engagement with ministries, departments or agencies, and an ability to operate in politically sensitive environments.

Languages:
Fluency in English required.

Additional Notes:
Location: Nigeria‑focused, with remote engagement as required. The Consultant will report to the Team Lead of the UKNG programme or their designee for the duration of this assignment.