Political Economy & Stakeholder Engagement Advisor

About the role

The Political Economy & Stakeholder Engagement Advisor will provide strategic analysis and facilitate inclusive dialogue to ensure that reform initiatives are politically informed, socially responsive, and operationally sustainable across complex governance environments.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct Political Economy Analyses to identify reform barriers, incentives and stakeholder dynamics.
• Analyse governance, institutional and socio‑political trends that affect programme implementation.
• Map and analyse stakeholder ecosystems across government, private sector, civil society and development partners.
• Facilitate public‑private dialogue sessions, technical working groups and multi‑stakeholder engagements.
• Develop communication and stakeholder‑engagement strategies, draft policy narratives, briefing notes and other communication materials.
• Monitor emerging political, institutional and reputational risks and provide conflict‑sensitive advisory support.
• Support senior leadership in engaging key institutional and political actors.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, Development Studies or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in political economy analysis, governance advisory, stakeholder engagement or public policy.
• Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder mapping, facilitation and strategic communication.
• Strong understanding of governance systems, institutional reform and socio‑political dynamics.
• Experience working with government institutions, development partners or international organisations.

Required skills