Verraki is recruiting on behalf of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) for exceptional professionals to lead innovation and drive meaningful impact in conservation

Join a forward-thinking team shaping the future of environmental sustainability in the region!

Job Titles

• Director, Comms, Policy & Advocacy
• Head, Strategy & Innovation

1. Director, Communications, Policy & Advocacy

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in Communications, Public Policy, International Relations, Environmental Law, Media, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in policy advocacy, media relations, or corporate communications, preferably in conservation, sustainability, development, or public interest sectors.
• Demonstrated experience managing advocacy campaigns, influencing legislation or policy, and engaging with senior government or intergovernmental stakeholders.
• Strong familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks related to environment and conservation is an added advantage.

Skills/Competence Requirements

• Strong policy analysis, legal interpretation, and strategic advocacy skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with expertise in persuasive storytelling, public speaking, and content development.
• Deep understanding of media dynamics, digital communications, and brand management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, coalition building, and public affairs.
• Strong judgment, leadership presence, and ability to represent the organization at the highest levels.
• Proficiency with communication tools, analytics, and design platforms is desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of science-based policy positions aligned with NCF’s strategic priorities.
• Design and implement national and sub-national advocacy strategies to influence environmental legislation, policies, and resource allocation.
• Engage with policymakers, legislators, regulators, and partners to promote policy outcomes supportive of conservation.
• Provide legal support and guidance on policy-related matters and represent NCF in relevant policy or legislative platforms.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive communications and branding strategy that strengthens public awareness, stakeholder confidence, and NCF’s reputation.
• Oversee media relations, including press releases, interviews, crisis communications, and media partnerships.
• Serve as the official spokesperson for the Foundation on advocacy and public relations matters.
• Oversee development of impactful content across digital platforms—web, social media, email campaigns, and multimedia.
• Guide storytelling initiatives, publications, graphic design, internal communications, and editorial calendars to ensure brand consistency and strategic alignment.
• Measure digital engagement performance and adapt strategies to maximize reach and influence.
• Collaborate with programme, fundraising, and executive teams to align messaging and donor communications.
• Support community campaigns, public dialogues, and coalition-building efforts.
• Lead strategic events and conferences aimed at raising NCF’s profile and positioning within the national and global conservation ecosystem.

2. Head, Strategy & Innovation

The Head of Strategy & Innovation at NCF will be responsible for driving enterprise-wide strategic planning, overseeing performance monitoring and learning frameworks, and spearheading digital innovation to enhance organizational impact. This role requires deep expertise in strategy execution, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate insights into actionable decisions that position NCF for long-term sustainability and growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for NCF’s Corporate Strategy & Execution, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning, Digital Transformation, and IT Operations functions
• Drive enterprise-wide strategic planning and alignment of annual workplans with the NCF Strategic Action Plan
• Facilitate the communication of strategic insights across departments and leadership teams to drive execution
• Oversee institutional performance monitoring, organizational scorecards, and KPI dashboards through M&E frameworks
• Manage evaluations, after-action reviews, and organizational learning to strengthen adaptive capacity
• Lead research, foresight, and innovation initiatives to inform strategy, improve systems, and enhance delivery models
• Supervise digital transformation efforts and guide IT operations to support organizational goals and efficiency
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Director General, ensuring integration of strategy into daily operations
• Organise and lead internal strategy updates, retreats, and reporting routines across the organisation

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration, Development Studies, Strategic Management, or related fields
• Relevant certifications in Strategy Execution, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2), or Balanced Scorecard Frameworks are an advantage
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in strategy development, performance management, or organizational learning
• Demonstrated experience in driving cross-functional alignment, managing complex institutional initiatives, and facilitating learning systems
• Experience in the non-profit, environmental, or public sector will be an added advantage

Skills / Competence Requirements

• Advanced strategic planning and organizational alignment capabilities
• Results-based performance monitoring and scorecard management expertise
• Expertise in digital transformation strategy
• Strong knowledge of organizational innovation and strategic foresight
• Ability to integrate cross-functional teams for unified delivery
• Proficiency in M&E, data visualization, and performance frameworks
• Exceptional facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Interested candidates should use the Job Title as Subject and send a mail to Jobs@Verraki.com