Information Technology (IT) Officer Trainee at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• S/he will assist in identifying and effectively communicating project success by developing success stories, case studies, and short documentaries.
• S/he will assist in updating and maintaining 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 in editing technical and scientific documents and articles (proofreading, copying, designing, line editing, and substantive editing).
• S/he will assist in Desktop design and layout of technical documents in compliance with donor branding and marking requirements.
• S/he will assist in coordinating Outreach 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 to Coordinate staff meetings, prepare agendas, and taking minutes of meetings as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• A graduate with a Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma or its equivalent, who has completed NYSC (or has a written exemption letter) with a First or Second Class Upper Division (2.1) in English, Linguistics, mass communication, journalism, or any social science-related fields.
• Additional certifications in communication or its equivalent will be added advantage.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 1-2 years of working experience as an Information Technology person or any related role.
• 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., the 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.