Research Consultancy – Pre-Election Digital Threat Assessment (Nigeria 2027)
Call for Bids: Research Consultancy – Pre-Election Digital Threat Assessment (Nigeria 2027)
Issuing Organisation: Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI)
Consortium Partner: FactCheck Africa (FCA)
Project: Strengthening Digital Integrity and Inclusive Participation for Nigeria 2027
Funder: Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI), supported by CIVICUS
Location: Remote (Nigeria-based applicants strongly preferred)
Duration: 12 working days (20 July – 7 August 2026)
Application Deadline: 10 July 2026 (11:59 PM WAT)
About the Consultancy
Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), in partnership with FactCheck Africa, invites qualified researchers to apply for a short-term consultancy to conduct a Pre-Election Digital Threat Assessment ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
This consultancy will generate critical evidence on AI-driven disinformation, deepfake threats, and misinformation patterns across Nigeria, forming the analytical foundation for the consortium’s prebunking and counter-disinformation strategy.
Scope of Work
The selected consultant will produce a comprehensive report titled:
“Prevalent Misinformation Patterns & Digital Hotspots in Nigeria 2027”
The report will include:
• Mapping of AI-driven disinformation hotspots across six states: Lagos, Rivers, Abia, Kano, Borno, and Kwara
• Analysis of platform-based and linguistic threat patterns (Facebook, X, TikTok, WhatsApp, Telegram, YouTube, Instagram)
• Identification of coordinated inauthentic behaviour (CIB) and narrative archetypes
• Assessment of emerging deepfake and synthetic media threats
• Focused analysis on impacts on marginalized groups (women, persons with disabilities, IDPs, and low-resource language communities)
• Actionable, policy-relevant recommendations for prebunking and response strategies
Deliverables
• Draft outline and mid-term presentation
• Full draft report with all analytical sections
• Final consolidated report with incorporated feedback
• Two-page plain-language summary for public dissemination
Requirements
• Advanced degree in political science, communication, data science, public policy, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in disinformation research, OSINT, election monitoring, or political communication
• Strong knowledge of Nigeria’s political and digital information ecosystem
• Familiarity with Social Network Analysis (SNA) tools and Actor-Network Theory (ANT)
• Proven experience producing policy-oriented, accessible research reports
• Excellent analytical writing and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with fact-checking organizations or media integrity initiatives
• Understanding of AI-driven disinformation and its societal impacts
• Experience working with marginalized or vulnerable populations
Key Features of the Assignment
• Fully remote, desk-based research
• Lean and fast-paced (12 working days)
• High-impact deliverable influencing national-level strategy
• Collaborative engagement with BBYDI and FactCheck Africa teams
Diversity & Inclusion
BBYDI strongly encourages applications from women researchers, persons with disabilities, and Nigerian-based consultants. Lived-experience perspectives, especially related to marginalized communities, are highly valued.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit:
• Updated CV
• Cover letter detailing relevant experience
Send applications to:
brainbuilderedu@gmail.com
CC: o.ogunrinde@thebrainbuilders.org
Subject Line:
“BBYDI 2027 Threat Assessment Consultancy — [Your Name]”
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to safeguarding Nigeria’s democratic process by addressing emerging digital threats and strengthening information integrity ahead of the 2027 elections.
