Job Openings at EIENigeria

• We are looking for a highly motivated individual with experience and passion for content strategy, blogging, governance, and politics.

Requirement

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field or at least 8-10 years of relevant experience.
• High comfort level with traditional and new media platforms – Newspaper, TV, Radio, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube etc.
• Apt knowledge and interest in governance and politics

The Deputy E.D. Media will be responsible for the following:

• Manage EiE’s presence on social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and similar community sites.
• Create and maintain a media editorial calendar and posting schedule.
• Display in-depth knowledge and understanding of Social Media platforms, their respective participants (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest etc.) and how each platform can be deployed in different scenarios.
• Monitor trends regarding issues of interest to EiE.
• Validate every content and material used by EiE.
• Innovate alternative channels to disseminate EiE’s message and showcase its work.
• Develop content for the various media channels (TV, press, internet etc.) to maximize EiE’s objectives and to engage citizens.
• Design campaigns to engage and increase followership on all media platform.
• Locate and engage advocates and influencers within the community (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram etc.) to foster dialogue.
• Communicate briefs to 3rd parties.
• Manage EiE’s relationship with traditional media partners – radio and TV stations.
• Communicate with media partners in a consistent, informed and unbiased voice.
• Manage EiE’s relationship with new media partners – digital marketers, influencers etc.
• Manage EiE’s relationship with online media partners – Ynaija, Premium Times, Bella Naija etc.
• Build strategic relationships with local, regional and international media outlets.
• Serve as EiE’s contact person for appearances, printing, publishing, and all digital content.
• Provide a monthly report on EiE’s media presence, trends, opportunities and challenges.
• Responsible for carrying out internal assessment of the status and direction of media, documenting the key achievements, challenge, impact and recommendations.
• To prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports highlighting objectives and achievements of the media unit.
• Continuously monitor the success rate of programs/projects activities against the plans, executions and engagement on all media platforms.

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• We are looking for a highly motivated individual who possesses sound knowledge of Human Resources and keen on ethics.

Requirement

• Proven Knowledge and experience in HR functions such as recruitment, compensation & benefits, training & development, performance management, etc.
• Understanding of Nigerian labor laws and policy formulation.
• Must be able to make data-driven decisions.
• Good people skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Degree in management or social sciences or a relevant field; professional certifications is an added advantage.

The HR Lead will be responsible for the following:

Recruitment and Retention

• Ensure EiE is one of the most desirable places to work in the civic sector space.
• Maintain and regularly update recruitment databases of prospective candidates for all positions.
• Manage the recruitment and selection process of new hires.
• Ensure cordial and healthy coworking relationships among all units.
• Oversee staff engagement at all levels (employee orientation and on-boarding).
• Investigate and manage employee grievance procedures.
• Regularly review staff salaries and make recommendations for promotions/ upgrades in consultation with Unit Leads.

Policies and Guidelines

• Conduct continuous review and study of all human resources processes, policies, programs, and practices to keep management informed of new developments.
• Develop and implement a performance management process and policy.
• Develop training programs that align with the company’s strategy.
• Review of standard operating procedures (SOPs), KPIs and policies to verify compliance or otherwise.
• Manage the implementation of EiE’s Working From Home (WFH) Policy.

Administration

• Develop and monitor the annual budget that includes Human Resources services, special events, birthday celebrations, etc.
• Provide directional leadership in talent optimization and organizational effectiveness.
• Liaise with the Finance Lead to ensure prompt payment of salaries and other statutory payments.
• Ensure all HR records and employee records are maintained properly and up to date.
  Conduct exit interviews for employees leaving the company.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of employee-relation functions inclusive of employee absences and vacations/leave.
• Plan and execute periodic team bonding activities.
• Plan the Annual Staff Retreat with the Administrator.

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• We are looking for a highly motivated individual who possesses sound knowledge of financial accounting, project cost-benefit-analysis, oriented and organised, keen on integrity and ethics.

Requirement

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or any related field.
• Practical knowledge of accounting software, particularly QuickBooks.
• Minimum of 8  years post NYSC experience working in this role or a similar role.
• Membership of ICAN/ACCA will be an advantage.
• Must be able to demonstrate commitment to ethical standards and high level of priority.
• Up to date Knowledge of FIRS Standards and other Accounting Laws in Nigeria.

The Finance Lead will be responsible for the following:

• Predicting future financial trends.
• Reporting to management and stakeholders, and providing advice how the company and future business decisions might be impacted.
• Developing long-term business plans based on financial reports.
• Oversee all cash and bank transactions according to the account in question.
• Create strategic business plans based on the analysis of the company’s status and financial forecasts.
• Reviewing, monitoring, and managing EiE’s budgets.
• Oversee requisition of all expenses to be made.
• Create a requisition for all cheques and keep cheque stubs as a record.
• Ensure that the collection, processing and communication of financial information is properly done.
• Developing strategies that work to minimise financial risk.
• Manage update transactions per grant/jobs/class in QuickBooks.
• Ensure all transactions are posted with their respective cheque numbers/receipt number in QuickBooks.
• Ensure donors are posted as customers in QuickBooks.
• Prepare EiE annual financial statement report, showing the balance sheet, income statement and cash flows.
• Generate annual financial statements based on job and class.
• Ensure all tax payment (PAYE & WHT) are paid promptly and duly.
• Post PAYE as a single transaction for all employees for the month.
• Follow up with tax consultant on revenue and credit note on WHT payment made.
• Supervise the documentation of the company’s financial status and forecasts.
• Advise colleagues and executive management on decisions related to the company’s finances.
• Liaise with 3rd Party Persons, that is, Auditors and Tax Consultants.
• Work with consultant to audit EiE account on a yearly basis.
• Oversee the operations and development of the company’s finance departments including creating and reviewing policies, budgeting, recruiting, training and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures.
• Scrutinize budgets submitted by Unit Leads for projects/program.
• Supervise the preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting.

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We are looking for a self-driven individual with strong work ethics, collaborative spirit, leadership, fundraising, planning, strategizing, marketing, problem-solving skills.

Requirement

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5 years’ minimum experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office.
• Working knowledge of grants and fund-raising activities.
• Have apt knowledge and interest in governance and politics.

The Programs Lead will be responsible for the following:

Program Management

• Execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs.
• Effectively apply EiE’s methodology and enforce project standards.
• Design evaluative measures to track program effectiveness.
  Oversee collection of performance data on programs and activities, for evaluation and strategic review and reporting purposes.
• Minimize exposure to risks on projects.
  Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the non-profit sector dealing with good governance and civic engagement.
• Prepare and present reports to board, funders, and community stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with organizational coalition members – strategy input and partnerships on programs
• Generate innovative project ideas and strategies related to EiE’s mission and goals.
• Maintain official records, documents and internal/external communications as appropriate.
• Ensure project documents are complete and stored appropriately.
• Manage project timeline.
• Perform the cost-benefit analysis to estimate the strengths and weaknesses of new projects.

Stakeholder Management

• Work with community agencies, organisations and institutions as appropriate to carry out organisational and program goals.
• Engage stakeholders in advocacy to advance EiE’s mission and goals.
• Prepare and present reports to board and funders, as well as community stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with partners.
• Identify fundraising strategies that benefit and complement the mission and the vision of EiE.

Team Collaboration and Management

• Challenge project members to develop as leaders while serving as mentors.
• Ensure working environment is conducive to the nature of EiE’s work and impromptu causes.
• Identify resource needs and assign individual responsibilities.
  Supervise the activities of the Programs Team.

Organisational Development

• Maintain regular contact with funding organizations and report on program activities in intervals mutually established between funders and EiE.
• Ensure effective systems to track progress, and regularly assess program components, to measure successes to effectively communicate to the Board, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Seek contracts and partnerships and spearhead the development of proposals.
• Take a leadership role in seeking out and writing funding applications
• Prepare and submit reports as required – including weekly reports; monthly reports for the Board and funding organizations/sources.
• Prepare final reports for funding organizations/sources in cooperation with the Administrator.

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• We are looking for a highly motivated individual with experience and passion for content strategy, blogging and online community development.

Requirement

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field or at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• High comfort level with social media platforms – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube etc.
• Valid contact in traditional and new media

The Senior Media Associate will be responsible for the following:

• Update the social media calendar and posting schedule.
• Update the EiE blog twice weekly with relevant information.
• Consistent voice in all content creation.
• Develop ample content according to brief and requirements.
• Respond to all questions asked on EiE’s social media platforms 
• All EiE owned/organised events must be live-tweeted.
• Increase followership on all social media platforms such as Twitter, blog etc. by at least 15% quarterly.
• Ensure EiE’s infographics is received and published in the appropriate newspaper.
• Ensure the weekly Newsletter broadcast is done.
• Ensure the set expected date of delivery of the print materials is adhered to.
• 0% design and content error on print materials.
• Prepare and submit weekly summary of analytics of all social media engagement to the management.
• Assist in planning and organising the annual Social Media Week.
• Ability to pay attention to fine details.
• Understand how to respond to trolls, negative comments.
• Ability to convey ideas in writing.
• Ability to maintain a consistent voice when writing on behalf of the company
• Ability to speak eloquently and fluently with courtesy and caution
• High comfort level with social media platforms – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube etc.
• Ability to use Social Media Analytics tools.
• Ability to develop relationships with audience, media vendor, media partners and clients and nourish existing ones. 
• Understands how to engage audiences on different social media platforms e.g. Twitter, Facebook etc.
• Ability to develop the right and engaging content.
• Ability to spot, understand, and set trends.
• Understand how to engage audiences on different social media platforms e.g. Twitter, Facebook etc.
• Ability to speak and understand at least two Nigerian Local Languages. 
• Ability to work together with colleagues to pool skills, ideas and objectives.
• Ability to develop well informed advice and strategies that are sensitive to the needs of the stakeholders and partners.
• Ability to exercise personal responsibility and autonomy to meet objectives.

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• We are looking for a self-driven individual with a strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, passionate about translating abstract ideas to pictures and the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.

Requirement

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field or at least 3 years of design experience
• Proficiency with Corel Draw, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or other visual design tools and software
• Working knowledge of design principles to apply to traditional and new media
• A strong portfolio of work of at least 30 original designs

The Creative Associate will be responsible for the following:

• Conceptualize and design all visual material for EiE Nigeria, including logos, e-flyers, brochures, infographics, website images, charts, posters, reports, newsletter templates, promotional materials, invitation cards etc. for use in new and print media.
• Prepare layouts, designs, artwork and formats for use in online broadcasts, publications and/or exhibition displays.
• Creatively and spontaneously curate content – graphics, cartoons, short skits and/or videos on trending governance issues as required.
• Maintain database and retrieval system of all designs and references used in the creation of published materials.
• Design graphics to precise requirements and brief.
• Maintain a cohesive visual identity and implement branding guidelines.
• Document best practices and update branding guidelines as needed.
• Send weekly reports to the Creative Lead.
• Ability to create a well-thought-out design for briefs, proposals or instructions whilst paying attention to minute details
• Ability to convey ideas and concepts through typography, Infographics, cartoons, animation, short skits, storyboard creation
• Possess thorough knowledge of printing process
• Understand colour theory and composition to apply to traditional and new media
• Understand how different audiences respond to different images and how to integrate this understanding into the designs
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Have a professional approach to time and cost
• Ability to work well under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to meet design task deadlines
• Ability to work and contribute effectively and efficiently in a team
• Ability to develop strong brand identity and guidelines.
• Ability to create and edit videos
• Have basic knowledge of HTML & CSS

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• We are looking for a person who is passionate and capable of quick thinking, fact-finding, analysis and possesses excellent writing skills.

Requirement

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• 3 years of work experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in research, interpreting and analysing diverse data.
• Apt knowledge and interest in governance and politics.

The Programs Associate will be responsible for the following:

• Generate innovative project ideas and strategies related to EiE’s mission and goals.
• Maintain official records, documents and internal/external communications as appropriate.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately.
• Develop project proposals.
• Collect performance data on programs and activities, for evaluation and strategic review and reporting purposes.
• Minimize exposure to risks on projects and ensure project / program outcomes are consistently achieved.
• Develop and monitor program budgets.
• Provide correspondence to the Programs Lead on projects managed.
• Prepare general proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and contractual purposes.
• Maintain and implement funding calendar activities.
• Understand the organisation’s objectives and programs to know funding agencies to recommend.
• Build external contacts and participate in external networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration.
• Research and recommend potential funding sources to the organisation.
• Work with community agencies, organisations and institutions as appropriate to carry out organisational and program goals.
• Engage stakeholders in advocacy to advance EiE’s mission and goals.
• Ability to gather and analyse information skillfully.
• Ability to fact-check proposals and statements.
• Ability to work according to set timelines and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform extensive research on diverse topics.
• Understand and manage the grant process.
• Ability to write clearly, precisely and informatively
• Ability to vary writing style to meet needs.
• Ability to create solid writing from minimal information
• Ability to excellently use Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Ability to work and contribute effectively and efficiently in a team.
• Understands the objectives and projects of the organisation to tailor writing needs.
• Ability to follow sponsor’s/grantor’s specifications and guidelines when applying for grants.
• Ability to perform budgeting functions for the purpose of grant applications.