Program Analyst at SHIFT Nigeria

Details:

SHIFT Nigeria is looking for a passionate entry level Program Analyst to support our programs through research, marketing and administrative tasks and help us accomplish our mission and make an impact. This is a full-time, paid position in Abuja, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Support social media and marketing initiatives
• Support content research and development
• Research and collect data on national, state, and local political leadership
• Research political topics ranging from the Nigerian political system to broader political ideologies in other democracies
• Support event planning and implementation
• Support special project initiatives for leadership and any additional program goals

Requirements

• Strong primary, secondary, and online research skills
• Strong writing and communications skills
• Previous experience working with teams or organizations outside Nigeria
• Comfortable working in a rapidly changing work environment (SHIFT is still very much a startup)
• Thorough understanding of marketing elements (including traditional and digital marketing such as SEO/Social media etc.) and market research methods
• Demonstrable experience in marketing data analytics and tools
• Solid computer skills, including MS Office, marketing software (Adobe Creative Suite & CRM) and applications (Web analytics, Google Adwords etc.)
• Attention to detail, including exacting standards to maintain accuracy and excellence
• Ability to work collaboratively and comfortable working in cross functional teams
• High level of comfort with using technology to complete tasks (Google Tools, email platforms, social media platforms, etc)
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice issues and understanding of challenges facing poor communities across the nation
• A passion and commitment to democratic principles and making Nigeria great
• Humility, integrity, passion, motivation, and a self-starter attitude

WORK EXPERIENCE and TRAINING:

• Must have worked in political, NGO, consulting, Civil Society or related environment
• Bachelors or Training in political science, communication, journalism, public policy, law or related degree