URGENT JOB VACANCY IN WIDOWS AND ORPHANS EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION (WEWE) – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

URGENT VACANCY

WIDOWS AND ORPHANS EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION (WEWE)

Information Technology Officer

The Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization [hereinafter referred to as “Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)”] a local not-for-profit, faith-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) is seeking applications from qualified candidates to fill in the position of Information Technology Officer.

WEWE is interested in hiring an Information Technology Officer who has worked in the private sector, IT Companies, etc.  WEWE encourages applicants who want to change from working in the private sector to working in the Non-For-Profit sector and specifically with a USAID-funded project.  

This position is being recruited strictly on merit, we do not have an already existing candidate and we are sincerely looking for the best candidate that can add value to the organization.

Position:         Information Technology Officer

Location:        Abuja

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifying and effectively communicating project success by developing success stories, case studies and short documentaries.
• Update and maintain WEWE’s website, social media platforms and blogs.
• Engage with mainstream media (Electronic and Print) to increase WEWE’s visibility and promote project impact.
• Edit technical and scientific documents and articles (proofreading, copying, designing, line editing and substantive editing).
• Desktop design and layout of technical documents in compliance with donor branding and marking requirements.
• Coordinate Outreach and events with experience in developing press release, media coverage, press fact sheets, developing scene setters, liaise with US Embassy public affairs units and manage print, radio and TV media relation journalists and website information management.
• Coordinate staff meetings, prepare agendas and takes 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 on communication or its equivalent will be added advantage.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a minimum of 4 to 5 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). 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.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified internal applicants should send their comprehensive curriculum and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job through WEWE website: http://weweng.org/jobs  or click here to direct link to apply

(Application form can only be assessed on WEWE official website, Terms and Conditions apply).

Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional references. Candidates must provide functional email addresses and telephone numbers of referees.

Kindly Note: Applications will be reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis. WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable candidate is selected. While WEWE thanks all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted applicants would be contacted.

• “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”.