Social Media Volunteer at Pact West Africa

Pact West Africa (Nigeria) is a Country Office of Pact, an international non-governmental and non-profit organization with its headquarters in Washington, DC.  We envision a world where everyone owns their own future.  To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant.

Job Title- Social Media Volunteer

Employment Type-Full Time

Location-Abuja

Position Summary
Provide support to the Program & Comms team who manages all external communications and engagement of audiences throughout Pact West Africa’s digital ecosystem of online and third-party applications.

Responsibilities:

Social Media Engagement /Visibility:

• Working closely with the program team  & Senior IT/ Comms officer to determine digital communication goals for reach and engagement through social media.
• Support the Senior IT/ Comms officer in developing, implementing and evaluating social media plans based on Pact West Africa project objectives.
• Ensure proper and selective use of social media for target audience.
• Identify potential opportunities and risks which might arise through audience engagement, and propose solutions.

Content Creation:

• Use social media tools for efficient planning and management of social media channels.
• Work with & Senior IT/ Comms officer to ideate and produce creative content for social media.
• Use existing data, facts & reports to produce social media content for dissemination on Pact West Africa social media channels.
• Using existing and new content, create messages for dissemination on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn & Instagram.

Communication and Reporting :

• Provide weekly reports to Senior IT/ Comms officer on performance of social media activities
• Advise personnel at all levels on standards and best practices for Pact West Africa social media.
• Support implementation of Pact Communication Strategy.
• Continually stay informed on latest social media technologies and practices to ensure effectiveness of Pact West Africa digital communication network.
• Recommend and pilot new and emerging approaches to digital communications on social media
• Work closely with Senior IT/ Comms officer to make recommendations for implementation based on data analysis
• Monitor and facilitate communications through social media channels.
• Perform other duties as needed to ensure the healthy functioning of Pact West Africa’s digital communications ecosystem.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc. in Marketing, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Communications, International Relations or related field required
• Minimum 3 years of work experience required in the field of digital communications, media marketing, or relevant field Required.
• At least two years’ experience in social media content creation required
• Outstanding skills in communications, and understanding of media, multimedia and social media required.
• Experience with digital analytics and other social media tools for efficient management of digital communications is preferred.
• Understanding of international development; international relations; or environmental and other relevant issues preferred.
• Fluency in  written and spoken English language is a must, knowledge of other native languages is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a complex multicultural and multinational environment preferred.

How to Apply

• Interested and qualified persons should submit their resume/CV and cover letter on their suitability to:pactnghr@pactworld.org 

Application Deadline

• The deadline for submission is close of business on Monday 10th February 2020,  however applications will be considered on a rolling basis. All CV’s/resume/applications MUST be in either word format or PDF. Applicants MUST indicate the position applied for on the SUBJECT of the mail.

Note

 that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.