Communication (Graphic Design) Officer Trainee at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)

Required Experience

• S/he must have experience in graphic design, using an infographic to design documents
• S/he must-have experience in copy editing and laying out documents
• S/he must have experience in using software to design documents. (The candidate will be expected to demonstrate his or her ability to design a document during the practical part of the interview.
• S/he must have experience in identifying and effectively communicating project success by developing success stories, case studies, and short documentaries.

Other General Duties and Responsibilities:

• S/he will assist to update and maintain WEWE’s website, social media platforms, and blogs.
• S/he will assist in engaging with mainstream media (Electronic and Print) to increase WEWE’s visibility and promote project impact.
• S/he will assist to edit technical and scientific documents and articles (proofreading, copying, designing, line editing, and substantive editing).
• S/he will assist in the desktop design and layout of technical documents in compliance with donor branding and marking requirements.
• S/he will assist in coordinating outreaches and events with experience in developing press releases, media coverage, press fact sheets, developing scene setters, liaising with US Embassy public affairs units, and managing print, radio, and TV media relation journalists and website information management.
• S/he will assist in coordinating staff meetings, prepare agendas and take minutes of meetings as required.

Required Qualifications:

• A graduate with a bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma or its equivalent, who has completed NYSC (or has a written exemption letter).
• Candidate must have 2.1 or Upper Credit in Linguistics, mass communication, journalism, or any social science-related field.
• Additional certifications in communication or its equivalent will be an added advantage.

Requirement/Experience:

• Minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience in managing similar responsibilities.
• Excellent report-writing skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to work long hours when needed.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Technology suave i.e., ability to use social media handles, the internet, and to send an email, etc.

The benefits of the trainee

• Between N50,000 – N100, 000 monthly to cover transportation costs, meals, incidentals, and pension.
• After a successful interview and performance evaluation, trainees are eligible to apply for full-time positions in WEWE subject to vacancies and availability of funds.
• Opportunity for in-house job certificated training(s) on the required position for NGOs including statutory compliance for NGOs, and resource mobilization for NGOs.
• A certificate of completion.