ASI Call for Managers and Technical Experts - Nigeria

Adam Smith International is a global advisory company that works locally to transform lives by making economies stronger, societies more stable, and governments more effective. We work on behalf of governments, foundations and companies that share our ambition to take on the big challenges facing the world.

About ASI’s Economic Growth Practice

ASI fosters economic systems that create opportunities for all, with a focus on sustainable growth, climate and nature, and job creation. We reduce inequalities, empower local businesses, and develop solutions to build resilience, reduce emissions, and leverage nature to address environmental challenges.

Call for Experts: UK–Nigeria Growth Programme (UKNG)

The FCDO funded UKNG programme will focus on real investment and trade opportunities to resolve deal-specific bottlenecks. To support direct private sector investment and trade facilitation, ASI is building a high‑quality roster of experts for UKNG. Depending on demand, these experts will be mobilised to support Nigerian and UK businesses, strengthen trade and investment flows, and address sector‑specific bottlenecks across priority (non-oil) value chains.

We are looking for experienced Nigerian professionals, Nigeria‑based consultants, and international experts with demonstrated experience operating in Nigeria’s business, investment, trade and regulatory environment.

We welcome expressions of interest from specialists with strong, technical and commercial expertise along with hands-on problem-solving and troubleshooting experience in any of the following areas:

1. Trade Facilitation & Market Access

• Customs and border structures, processes and procedures

• Non‑tariff barrier identification and resolution

• Standards, certification, SPS/TBT compliance

• Export readiness support for Nigerian companies (including SMEs)

• Logistics, supply-chain operations, and trade documentation

2. Investment Facilitation & Transaction Support

• Feasibility studies and commercial diagnostics linked to specific opportunities.

• Due diligence and structuring

• Regulatory navigation (permits, licences, local content, tax)

• Legal support (commercial law, investment agreements)

3. Sector Specialists

We are especially interested in experts with deep experience in non-oil sectors with high growth and partnership potential, including:

• Legal services

• Financial services

• Education

• Health and life sciences

• Creative industries (film, music, gaming, fashion)

4. Firm‑Level Support

• Business diagnostics and growth planning

• Export development, route‑to‑market strategy

• Supply chain upgrading and supplier development

• Commercial negotiation, partnership brokering

Ready to Apply? 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and a full Terms of Reference will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

ASI encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.