Jobs at the Bible Society of Nigeria

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will, among others, do the following:

• Type mail-able documents that are error-free for operational/administrative use.
• Process, manage, and coordinate relevant documents, data/information, and other resource tools relating to the activities of the department.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date staff records and databases.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion and confidentiality in line with the Society’s policy.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, recruitment processes, and orientations for new hires.
• Act as a liaison between the HR Manager and other departments, employees, and external clients
• Provide strategic secretarial functions to help achieve set goals.
• Perform general office duties such as filing (physically and electronically) and managing office supplies.
• Take minutes during meetings and distribute them to relevant parties.
• Strategic management of all relevant resource tools to drive the growth and achievement of set goals and objectives of the department.

Personnel Specification

• Must have a National Diploma in Secretarial Administration, must be intelligent, firm, highly confidential, assertive, levelheaded, able to work under pressure, disciplined, quality and result-driven.
• S/he must have a minimum cognate experience of 4 years in a structured setting.
• The individual must be someone with CAN DO spirit, highly organized, focused with excellent capacity and character for the job.
• Proficiency in MS Office, use of Corel Draw, and other relevant software is required.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Discretion and trustworthiness when handling confidential information.
• S/he must possess excellent administrative and communication skills, must be a team player, and must be able to coordinate team members to achieve the expected results.

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Job Overview

• We seek a diligent and proactive IT Support Assistant to support our IT administrator in managing the organization’s IT infrastructure.
• The ideal candidate will provide technical assistance, help maintain IT systems, and ensure efficient and effective IT operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in providing technical support to staff, addressing and resolving IT-related issues.
• Assist in setting up and configuring new user accounts, workstations, and IT equipment.
• Assist in conducting regular system audits and backups to ensure data integrity and security.
• Help install, configure, and maintain IT hardware and software.
• Monitor and maintain computer systems and networks.
• Assist in monitoring and managing network devices and performing regular network maintenance.
• Continuously educating users on best practices for handling ICT tools and maintaining data security.
• Maintain documentation of IT processes, procedures, and issues.
• Work closely with the IT administrator to support various IT projects and initiatives.
• To raise funds, sell BGH rooms & halls, and distribute Bibles to support the mission mandate of BSN.
• In addition to the above, you may be assigned other tasks by your supervisor as and when these tasks arise.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Information Technology, ND in Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a technical support role or similar position.
• Basic understanding of IT systems, networks, and computer hardware/software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow instructions.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with domain environments and common business applications.
• Basic knowledge of network security and administration.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified: Fundamentals).

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Job Summary

• The Digital Specialist will develop and execute integrated digital strategies that enhance online engagement and brand awareness across multiple departments, including Bible Distribution, Human Resources, Church and Public Relations, and Guest Houses.
• This role is pivotal in driving traffic to our online platforms, optimizing our digital presence, and fostering positive relationships with our audience.
• The Digital Specialist will leverage data-driven insights to create cohesive marketing initiatives that meet the objectives of various departments while ensuring a consistent brand voice and maximizing return on investment.

Key Responsibilities
Digital Strategy Development:

• Create and implement digital marketing strategies to drive traffic and engagement on the online store.
• Evaluate current social media platforms and recommend new channels for outreach, ensuring alignment with our mission and vision.
• Develop and implement email marketing campaigns to nurture leads and encourage conversions.

Website Management:

• Manage and maintain the BSN website, ensuring it is up-to-date, user-friendly, and optimized for search engines.
• Analyze website performance metrics and implement improvements based on data-driven insights.
• Enhance online booking and payment processes to reduce friction and increase conversions.

Customer Engagement:

• Monitor and respond to customer inquiries and feedback across all digital platforms, fostering positive relationships and enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Set targets for improving customer satisfaction scores and resolving objections promptly.

Performance Analysis:

• Track and report on key digital metrics (e.g., page views, engagement rates, and conversion rates) to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and inform future strategies.
• Conduct competitive analysis to stay informed of industry trends and benchmark performance against competitors.
• Analyze website analytics and social media metrics to understand visitor behavior and preferences.

Social Media Management:

• Develop and execute a social media plan to promote Bible products, Programs, Projects, Guest House rooms, and halls, to increase brand mentions, and grow follower engagement.
• Maintain a consistent posting schedule and engage with the audience through meaningful conversations.
• Monitor customer feedback on social media, responding to inquiries and complaints promptly.

Collaboration with Other Departments:

• Collaborate with the Church and Public Relations Department to support fundraising initiatives and membership registration goals through targeted digital campaigns.
• Assist the Programs Department in creating promotional content for events and programs.
• Collaborate with HRMD and GHs to support their digital initiatives
• Work closely with the Content Creator to develop and publish engaging digital content that promotes BSN/BGH brands.
• Create a content calendar to plan and schedule posts in advance for consistency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proven experience in digital marketing, social media management, and website optimization.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with SEO, content management systems, and digital analytics tools.

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Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the initiation, development, and implementation of relevant programmes that will make the Nigerian youths engage with the Word of God.
• Carry out projects and program activities initiated by BSN towards achieving its mission mandate.
• Carry out activities required for the implementation of youth-related projects and programmes in line with BSN operational direction.
• Work with the BSN stakeholders—area youth leaders and the secretaries (volunteers)—to facilitate to facilitate execution of different Bible competitions and engagements as scheduled annually.
• Ensure timely reporting of every programme implemented for further decision-making.
• Ensures relevant workshops and seminars are organized for area officers and youth leaders of churches and para-church organisations in collaboration with the BSN internal stakeholders.
• Ensures a productive working relationship with Christian and secular youth organisations to make the Bible relevant among youths in Nigeria.

Personnel Specification

• Candidates should possess a Degree / OND qualification 
• Minimum of 2-3 years of cognate experience in youth-related programmes and projects from reputable organizations or NGOs.
• Must be creative and passionate about programmes and youth-related projects in line with the BSN mission and vision statements.
• Ability to develop and plan life-transforming programmes aimed at engaging the youths with the Holy Bible to achieve life transformation and biblical values orientation.
• Ability to identify and analyze society’s programme needs, write life-impacting projects/programmes and implement the same successfully.
• Ability to initiate, develop, and implement different youth-related programmes that will drive improved
• Scripture reading abilities among the Nigerian Christians.
• Good self-application, selfless, kind and considerate, assertive, and an excellent team player
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft, PowerPoint, MS Word, and Excel.

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Job Description

• The Territorial Distribution officer (TDO) is to coordinate and direct distribution activities in his assigned territory.
• He is to forecast and plan the distribution of scriptures and other related materials across the assigned territory in accordance with the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) Strategic Direction.
• He assists the DM in Product Development, Marketing Research, and other Distribution activities.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible and accountable to the Distribution Manager [DM].

Relationship
Internal:

• The TDO relates with the Dept Officer in his territory. He relates with all departments and divisions of the organisation, especially the Finance, Human Resources Division, Audit, Publishing, and the BSN within his assigned territory.

External:

• Distributors and other major customers such as:
• Theological Seminaries.
• Churches and other related organizations.
• Bible and Government agencies (NCC, NPA, NPF etc.).
• Customers and Bible Shop/Stores within the Northeast and beyond.

Occupational Characteristics of the Role:

• Leadership – Demonstrates provides strong leadership at influencing improved Bible distribution performance by the BSN Areas in the territory and increased persistent patronage by the customers to achieve organisational goals in line with the its vision and mission statements.
• Punctuality – prompt positioning of products to distribution outlets and customers in the assigned territory.
• Forecasting and Planning – accurate and comprehensive data-inclined forecasting and effective distribution planning to keep distribution pipeline full all year round.
• Analytical Mind – requires ability to analyze and interpret distribution research reports, market development and needs correctly. Also, environmental analytical skills.
• Numerical Skills – must have flair for figures and product codes.
• Conceptual Skills – ability to formulate strategies that stimulate distribution growth and expansion.
• Creativity and Innovation – ability to assist in developing new products as quickly as possible to meet market needs or to counter competitors’ activities.
• Self-Confident/Integrity – high standard of transparency and honesty required in all aspect of business transaction.

Skills:

• Computer literacy.
• Forecasting and Planning.
• Market research/application skills.
• Sales and marketing skills.
• Product and Market Development Skills.
• Excellent market and customer relations.

Knowledge of:

• Diversity of the Nigerian Bible market, especially in the North.
• Working knowledge of Sage 50/QuickBooks.
• Good knowledge of the Nigerian road, especially the Northeast and Northwestern Nigeria.

Ability to:

• Manage the Distribution chain effectively.
• Interpret and contribute to marketing development activities at the local, regional and global level of UBS.
• Sustain a healthy and profitable relationship with the Customers.
• Use Marketing Mix to deliver strategic marketing results.
• Speak Hausa language very fluently so as to relate well with the people in the axis,

Attitude:

• Good self-application.
• Selfless.
• Integrity & Honesty.
• Proactiveness/Ability to proffer solutions promptly.
• Highest ethical standards.
• High commitment and dedication.
• Goal getter with CAN DO spirit and a team player.

The Job (Key Responsibilities):

• The candidate is responsible for Planning, Forecasting, and implementation of marketing programmes in a way that facilitates distribution and creates warehouse space.
• The candidate is responsible for identifying the product (Bible) needs of the current and prospective market and customers, positioned the products strategically to meeting the identified needs in a way that facilitates distribution and creates warehouse space.
• To ensure a broad customer base by developing more markets, and sound customer relationship management i.e. He is responsible for Customer Relationship Management by visiting customers’ outlets and relating to them on the phone. He is also responsible for the organisation of the customer service forum in his region for productive engagement in a mutually rewarding manner.
• Ensure good inventory management of the Society’s Scripture stock.
• He is responsible for expanding the customer base by developing new customers and her channels of distribution.
• The candidate for this job must be creative in product development and innovation and possessanalytical skills. S/he should have good numerical and human relations skills.
• Keep monthly and annual data of brand performance in his territory; and send monthly reports of territory customers’ performance for management decision making.
• Prepare the annual territorial distribution plan by brands for integration into the corporate annual distribution plan based on the Strategic Direction and Operational Direction.

Qualifications

• Must have HND / BSc in Marketing, Business Administration, or any other relevant discipline. Membership of a recognized marketing or related professional body is required.

Years of Relevant Experience Required:

• Minimum of 3 years cognate experience.

The Challenges of the Job:

• Managing the challenge of having the right Scriptures in the right quantities at the right time in the right place.
• Keeping pace with customer base development in line with strategic direction.
• Creating other channels of distribution other than the traditional ones.

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Job Description

• The Territorial Distribution officer (TDO) is to coordinate and direct distribution activities in his assigned territory.
• He is to forecast and plan the distribution of scriptures and other related materials across the assigned territory in accordance with the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) Strategic Direction.
• He assists the DM in Product Development, Marketing Research, and other Distribution activities.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible and accountable to the Distribution Manager [DM].

The Job (Key Responsibilities):

• The candidate is responsible for Planning, Forecasting, and implementation of marketing programmes in a way that facilitates distribution and creates warehouse space.
• The candidate is responsible for identifying the product (Bible) needs of the current and prospective market and customers, positioned the products strategically to meeting the identified needs in a way that facilitates distribution and creates warehouse space.
• To ensure a broad customer base by developing more markets, and sound customer relationship management i.e. He is responsible for Customer Relationship Management by visiting customers’ outlets and relating to them on the phone. He is also responsible for the organisation of the customer service forum in his region for productive engagement in a mutually rewarding manner.
• Ensure good inventory management of the Society’s Scripture stock.
• He is responsible for expanding the customer base by developing new customers and her channels of distribution.
• The candidate for this job must be creative in product development and innovation and possessanalytical skills. S/he should have good numerical and human relations skills.
• Keep monthly and annual data of brand performance in his territory; and send monthly reports of territory customers’ performance for management decision making.
• Prepare the annual territorial distribution plan by brands for integration into the corporate annual distribution plan based on the Strategic Direction and Operational Direction.

Qualifications

• Must have HND / BSc in Marketing, Business Administration, or any other relevant discipline. 
• Membership of a recognized marketing or related professional body is required.

Years of Relevant Experience Required:

• Minimum of 3 years cognate experience.

Relationship
Internal:

• The TDO relates with the Dept Officer in his territory. He relates with all departments and divisions of the organisation, especially the Finance, Human Resources Division, Audit, Publishing, and the BSN within his assigned territory.

External:

• Distributors and other major customers such as:
• Theological Seminaries.
• Churches and other related organizations.
• Bible and Government agencies (NCC, NPA, NPF etc.).
• Customers and Bible Shop/Stores within the Northeast and beyond.

Occupational Characteristics of the Role:

• Leadership – Demonstrates provides strong leadership at influencing improved Bible distribution performance by the BSN Areas in the territory and increased persistent patronage by the customers to achieve organisational goals in line with the its vision and mission statements.
• Punctuality – prompt positioning of products to distribution outlets and customers in the assigned territory.
• Forecasting and Planning – accurate and comprehensive data-inclined forecasting and effective distribution planning to keep distribution pipeline full all year round.
• Analytical Mind – requires ability to analyze and interpret distribution research reports, market development and needs correctly. Also, environmental analytical skills.
• Numerical Skills – must have flair for figures and product codes.
• Conceptual Skills – ability to formulate strategies that stimulate distribution growth and expansion.
• Creativity and Innovation – ability to assist in developing new products as quickly as possible to meet market needs or to counter competitors’ activities.
• Self-Confident/Integrity – high standard of transparency and honesty required in all aspect of business transaction.

Skills:

• Computer literacy.
• Forecasting and Planning.
• Market research/application skills.
• Sales and marketing skills.
• Product and Market Development Skills.
• Excellent market and customer relations.

Knowledge of:

• Diversity of the Nigerian Bible market, especially in the North.
• Working knowledge of Sage 50/QuickBooks.
• Good knowledge of the Nigerian road, especially the Northeast and Northwestern Nigeria.

Ability to:

• Manage the Distribution chain effectively.
• Interpret and contribute to marketing development activities at the local, regional and global level of UBS.
• Sustain a healthy and profitable relationship with the Customers.
• Use Marketing Mix to deliver strategic marketing results.
• Speak Hausa language very fluently so as to relate well with the people in the axis,

Attitude:

• Good self-application.
• Selfless.
• Integrity & Honesty.
• Proactiveness/Ability to proffer solutions promptly.
• Highest ethical standards.
• High commitment and dedication.
• Goal getter with CAN DO spirit and a team player.

The Challenges of the Job:

• Managing the challenge of having the right Scriptures in the right quantities at the right time in the right place.
• Keeping pace with customer base development in line with strategic direction.
• Creating other channels of distribution other than the traditional ones.