URGENT RECRUITMENT IN WIDOWS AND ORPHANS EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION (WEWE) – COMMUNICATION OFFICER VOLUNTEER

URGENT VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN WIDOWS AND ORPHANS EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION (WEWE) – COMMUNICATION OFFICER VOLUNTEER

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) is a legally registered incorporated Trustees, a women-led, local not-for-profit, faith-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) is seeking applications from qualified candidates to fill in the position of Communication Volunteerin response to a proposal for USAID-funded project

WEWE’s core ideology is to be one of the most financially compliant and clean NGOs in Nigeria and Africa and we want to improve the lives of millions of widows and orphans in Nigeria and Africa.

WEWE wishes to recruit a talented and God-fearing Communication Volunteer who believes in local organizations, that not all Nigerians are corrupt but instead believes in the ingenuity of the Nigerian and that the best of the Nigerian can be better than the rest.

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) uphold non-poaching ethics where we do not accept applications from organizations that we are in collaboration with – without the express consent from the head of the organization, particularly from any organization we are currently working with to strengthen their capacity. Therefore, an applicant applying for this position from an organization that is in a form of partnership or collaboration with WEWE, should disclose and give us a letter from the head of the organization which states that they are highly recommending their staff and why they will permit the staff to leave the organization to volunteer for WEWE for 12 months.

Position:                              Communication Officer Volunteer (2)

Location:                             The successful candidate will be based in Abuja or Ebonyi

Duration:                            12 months

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• S/he will take the lead in developing an online communication campaign strategy using social media, blog, tweeter, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for fundraising
• S/he will identify effective communication of project success by developing success stories, case studies, and short documentaries.
• S/he will update and maintain WEWE’s website, social media platforms, and blogs.
• S/he will engage with mainstream media (Electronic and Print) to increase WEWE’s visibility and promote project impact.
• S/he will edit technical and scientific documents and articles (proofreading, copying, designing, line editing, and substantive editing).
• S/he will desktop design and layout of technical documents in compliance with donor branding and marking requirements.
• S/he will coordinate staff meetings, prepare agendas and take minutes of meetings as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• A graduate with 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

• Must have a minimum of 1 to 2 years post-NYSC experience in a reputable Organization in a similar role.
• Extremely strong computer skills, with knowledge of relevant publishing software such as but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Ms. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Desktop Publishing (Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, PDF, Illustrator, InDesign – CorelDraw).
• Experience in Media Production, Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Whatsapp, Mail chimp, Google forms, and Instagram), extremely strong in written and oral English language with research writing skills.
• Superior oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on creative approaches, attention to detail, and efficient delivery methods.

EXPENSES

WEWE Volunteers are not eligible for salaries and employee benefits. However, a daily rate of N4,000 naira per day would be paid to cover transportation costs to and fro the office subject to statutory deductions.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested and qualified applicants should send their comprehensive curriculum and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job to communication2023@weweng.org  on or before Friday, August 11, 2023.

Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed in batches on a first-come first-served basis. WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable candidate is selected.

“WEWE is an equal opportunity employer, which promotes diversity and does not discriminate based on tribe, state of origin within Nigeria, religion, age, sex, race or on different physical ability”.

“WEWE’s organizational culture promotes the principles of safeguarding and high moral values. WEWE’s Safeguarding Policy 2022 promotes an environment where no staff, associates, volunteers, case workers, consultants, board members, and partners engage in a sexual relationship, harass, or exploit anyone under the age of 18 or vulnerable adult, especially our beneficiaries”.

“WEWE’s organizational culture also has zero tolerance for corrupt practices. Therefore, for any of our job vacancies, we advise that applicants do not offer or accept any request for money, favors, or gifts from anyone to facilitate an employment opportunity with WEWE. Applicants found engaging in such practices could jeopardize their chances of being selected. If anyone contacts, you with such an offer please report this immediately to WEWE management on this WhatsApp line 09037811024”.