Nigeria – Call for Individual Experts & Subject Matter Experts in Livelihoods, Economic Recovery, TVET & Entrepreneurship
Company: STOOS CONSULTING
Location: Nigeria
Introduction
STOOS CONSULTING is expanding its Nigeria-based expert roster and invites applications from highly qualified trainers, advisors, and subject matter experts across the fields of economic recovery, livelihoods development, private sector development, workforce integration, TVET modernization, entrepreneurship, MSME growth, and market systems strengthening.
Nigeria’s context—characterized by youth unemployment, regional economic disparities, displacement in the North-East, climate pressures on agriculture, and a rapidly evolving informal economy—requires innovative, market-responsive, and locally grounded expertise. STOOS supports humanitarian and development partners in designing and delivering inclusive economic empowerment programmes that strengthen employment pathways, enterprise development, market resilience, and sustainable local economic growth.
We are seeking professionals capable of operating within complex humanitarian and development environments, working with donor-funded programmes, government institutions, private sector actors, and community-based structures to support economic resilience and livelihood recovery across Nigeria.
Comprehensive Thematic Areas of Expertise
STOOS aims to mobilize experts across major and emerging areas under Livelihoods, Economic Recovery, and Private Sector Development in Nigeria, including:
1. Workforce Integration & Employment Promotion
• Employment pathways for youth, women, and displaced populations
• Labor market assessments and skills gap analysis
• Job matching and private sector engagement mechanisms
• Employability skills and career counseling programmes
• Public works and cash-for-work programmes
• Apprenticeship systems and industry-linked training models
2. Technical & Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Strengthening
• Modernization of technical training institutions and vocational centres
• Curriculum revision aligned with labor market needs
• Competency-based training and certification systems
• Digital and blended skills training models
• Market-relevant trades such as construction, renewable energy, ICT, mechanics, agro-processing, tailoring, and logistics
• Occupational health and safety standards in vocational sectors
3. MSME Development & Entrepreneurship Support
• Start-up incubation and business acceleration programmes
• Business development services and enterprise coaching
• SME financial management and business growth strategies
• Business digitalization and e-commerce adoption
• Women-owned and youth-led enterprise development
• Enterprise formalization and regulatory compliance support
4. Market Systems & Value Chain Development
• Rapid market assessments and value chain analysis
• Local production strengthening and market linkages
• Agricultural and agribusiness value chain development
• Private sector engagement platforms and market facilitation approaches
• Logistics, storage, and trade corridor development
5. Agribusiness & Rural Livelihoods
• Agricultural productivity and climate-resilient farming systems
• Smallholder farmer support and producer cooperatives
• Agricultural mechanization and smart farming solutions
• Post-harvest management and food processing enterprises
• Rural enterprise development and agro-market access
6. Green Economy & Climate-Resilient Livelihoods
• Renewable energy enterprises including solar and clean energy solutions
• Climate-smart agriculture and sustainable land management
• Waste management and circular economy enterprises
• Green enterprise incubation and sustainable business models
7. Digital Economy & Innovation
• Digital entrepreneurship and technology start-ups
• Digital skills training and ICT workforce development
• E-commerce and online business platforms
• Digital public services and technology-driven enterprise solutions
8. Financial Inclusion & Access to Capital
• SME financing facilitation and investment readiness support
• Microfinance and community lending models
• Financial literacy and business risk management
• Blended finance and grant management advisory
9. Social Enterprise & Inclusive Economic Models
• Social entrepreneurship and community-based enterprises
• Women’s economic empowerment programmes
• Youth entrepreneurship initiatives
• Disability-inclusive employment and inclusive enterprise models
10. Infrastructure-Linked Livelihoods Development
• Construction and local contractor capacity building
• Skills development linked to housing and infrastructure development
• Municipal service enterprises and local economic service provision
• Public-private partnerships supporting local economic growth
11. Industrial & Manufacturing Development
• Support to light manufacturing and small industries
• Production efficiency and quality assurance systems
• Business competitiveness and market expansion strategies
• Export readiness and trade facilitation support
12. Tourism & Creative Economy Development
• Cultural and community-based tourism initiatives
• Creative industries entrepreneurship including media, arts, and crafts
• Hospitality sector skills upgrading and tourism enterprise support
Core Responsibilities
Selected experts may be engaged to support STOOS and its partners to:
• Conduct economic assessments, labor market studies, and market system analyses.
• Develop training curricula, toolkits, operational guidelines, and enterprise development manuals adapted to the Nigerian context.
• Deliver technical training, mentorship, and institutional capacity building for SMEs, TVET centers, cooperatives, and community organizations.
• Facilitate private sector partnerships, business networks, and market linkages.
• Support enterprise grant programmes and business coaching initiatives.
• Integrate gender equality, youth inclusion, disability inclusion, and safeguarding principles into programme design and delivery.
• Provide monitoring, evaluation, and impact reporting to support programme learning and accountability.
• Contribute to policy dialogue and advisory work on economic empowerment and livelihoods strategies.
Required Qualifications
• Residence in Nigeria with strong contextual and regional knowledge.
• Fluency in English and local Nigerian languages is highly desirable.
• Degree or professional qualification in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Agriculture, Energy, Finance, Development Studies, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5–7 years of professional experience in livelihoods programming, TVET, enterprise development, or economic empowerment initiatives.
• Experience working with international NGOs, UN agencies, development partners, or donor-funded programmes is an advantage.
• Strong skills in training delivery, institutional advisory, programme design, and stakeholder engagement.
Desired Profile
• Experience working in humanitarian or fragile contexts, particularly in regions affected by displacement or economic vulnerability.
• Ability to work within multi-stakeholder environments involving government, private sector, and civil society actors.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and reporting skills.
• Commitment to ethical practice, safeguarding, and inclusive development approaches.
Application:
Please submit your application through the following link: