Job at High Commission of Canada to Nigeria

Senior Political-Economic Assistant — Government of Canada

Selection Process: 246006-6
Employer: High Commission of Canada to Nigeria
📍 Location: Abuja, Nigeria
💼 Contract: Full-time, Term — 5 years
💰 Salary: USD $14,585 per year + benefits
👤 Vacancies: 1
⏰ Deadline: 27 August 2026 at 23:59 (GMT+1)

🎯 Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will support Canada’s objectives in Nigeria, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Equatorial Guinea by:

• Providing administrative and budget-tracking support
• Planning travel, events and advocacy initiatives
• Supporting project management
• Building networks with government, NGOs and private-sector organizations
• Conducting research and analysing political, social and economic developments
• Preparing reports, analyses and recommendations
• Performing other duties as required

🎓 Essential Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a relevant discipline such as:
  • Political Science
  • Journalism
  • History
  • Sociology
  • Economics
  • Business
  • International Relations
  • International Studies

Experience
You need at least 2 years of recent professional experience (within the last 5 years) in:

• Office work using Word, PowerPoint, Excel and internet browsers
• Research, interviews, analysis or report writing concerning Nigerian political, social, current-affairs or economic issues
• Using social media platforms such as Twitter/X and Facebook

Language

• Advanced English proficiency in reading, writing, comprehension and speaking.

⭐ Asset Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Advanced Pidgin proficiency
• Basic French
• Advanced Hausa, Igbo or Yoruba
• Experience managing corporate/professional social-media accounts
• Experience writing press releases, speeches or official communications
• Project-management experience

🧠 Competencies

Candidates will be assessed on:

• Research
• Critical thinking and judgment
• Organization and coordination
• Initiative
• Written and oral communication
• Networking and alliance building
• Intercultural proficiency
• Resilience and adaptability
• Judgment and discretion

📋 Important Application Instructions

The application is not simply a CV submission. You must apply through the VidCruiter online application system.

When answering the screening questions, give specific examples explaining where, when and how you acquired each required qualification. The employer states that it will not assume qualifications that you fail to demonstrate in your answers.

⚠️ Do not include your age, date of birth, gender, marital/family status, religion or photograph in your CV, cover letter or application responses.

You must also:

• Have legal authorization to work in Nigeria
• Be able to obtain and maintain Canadian Government Reliability Status security clearance
• Be willing to work overtime when required
• Be available for occasional domestic/international travel

💡 Particularly relevant for Northern Nigerian applicants

The advanced Hausa asset qualification could be especially valuable for candidates with strong Hausa reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills. However, Hausa is an asset, not an essential requirement.

⏰ DEADLINE

27 August 2026 — 23:59 GMT+1

🔗 Official Government of Canada application:
Apply for Senior Political-Economic Assistant — Selection Process 246006-6⁠

This is a strong opportunity for candidates with a background in political science, international relations, journalism, economics, research, public policy, communications or related fields.