JOB LISTING

JOB REFERENCE: ADMINISTRATIVE & HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Contract: 2 years

Deadline: Friday 24 February, 2017

Salary: N300,000 – N420,000 monthly

 

DESCRIPTION
Responsible for organizing and coordinating administrative/office operations and procedures in order to ensure organisational effectiveness and efficiency. Provide administrative support to the entire organisation. Keep everyday operations running like clockwork. Take charge of employee-related matters with sensitivity and confidentiality. Be highly organised and efficient.

DUTIES

• Maintain office efficiency by planning and implementing systems, layouts, and equipment.
• Liaise with staff to organise meetings, arrange appointments.
• Manage, organise and coordinate a medium-size team.
• Supervise and monitor the work of administrative staff.
• Keep personnel records and handle staff recruitment and appraisals.
• Introduce office operations and procedures; organise induction programs for new employees
• Work with Logistics and Procurement Manager to review and approve supply requisitions;
• To assign and monitor clerical functions.
• Keep management informed by reviewing and analysing special reports and summarizing information.
• Resolve or advise resolutions for a variety of administrative situations or problem. Make judgments and decisions to keep office functioning smoothly.
• Track and monitor budget transactions for multiple budgets. Track numbers such as enrollment and or personnel. Assist in budget planning by generating reports.

REQUIREMENTS

• Second degree or CIPM certification desirable
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience working in an administrative role.
• Knowledge of accounting, data and administrative management practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of human resources management practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Creative problem-solver with ability to foster and develop others’ ideas as well as his/her own.
• Experience working on both small-large scale projects in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and extremely organized.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines in highly fluid environment.

CONTACT
Please send CV, cover letter and passport photo to info@bookbuzzfoundation.org with job reference as email’s subject.

ORGANISATION
The Book Buzz Foundation is a non-governmental organisation whose main goals are three fold: to promote literacy, especially amongst children of school-going age; to develop reading spaces, and to organise literary and cultural events. In partnership with Africultures (France), this is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team as they embark on a two-year, EU-funded initiative called ‘Right to Write Project’. Over the two years, the project involves:

-Identifying, mentoring and publishing new writers from specific states in Northern Nigeria

-Identifying and training media specialists from specific states in Northern Nigeria

-Developing innovative ways of supporting teachers in the use of class readers in Northern Nigeria

 

JOB REFERENCE: IT SUPPORT OFFICER

Contract: 2 years

Deadline: Friday 24 February, 2017

Salary: N180,000 – N250,000 monthly

 

DESCRIPTION
An extremely creative problem-solver who can provide rapid IT support and resolutions to the organisation. Must be able to trouble-shoot effectively and to resolve issues effectively. Hardware knowledge such as computers, installing projectors, sound and visual equipment is a must. In depth understanding of software installation solutions is highly desirable.

DUTIES

• Accept technical support calls/emails, escalate problems to the appropriate quarters/ external vendors and track issues to resolution as required.
• Monitor operational support systems to proactively identify service-impacting events relating to IT, network and facility conditions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve end-user hardware, operating system, software-related problems, issues with voice communications (i.e., VoIP telephones), basic network and server access problems.
• Install, configure, and test laptops/desktops, mobile devices, peripherals and software. Maintain inventory of hardware devices and software licensing.
• Responsible for new user setup including user account creation and image based hardware deployments.
• Train staff on appropriate use of hardware and software to prevent inefficiency.
• Continuous development of technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills on internal applications and IT environment.
• Complete assigned company-wide rollouts of upgraded desktops, laptops, monitors and other computer equipment.
• To install hardware and electronic equipment on office premises.
• To read all manuals of new equipment and to be able to integrate such into office network

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree/certification in Computer Science, computer engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a technical support role.
• Experience Working knowledge of laptop/desktop/peripheral hardware required.
• Experience supporting Windows and Apple desktop operating systems and Microsoft Office required.
• Working knowledge of networks and network cabling preferred.
• Experience working on both small- and large-scale projects in a team-oriented environment.
• Creative problem-solver with ability to foster and develop others’ ideas as well as his/her own.
• Excellent attention to detail and extremely organized.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines in highly fluid environment.

CONTACT

Please send CV, cover letter and passport photo to info@bookbuzzfoundation.org with job reference as email’s subject.

ORGANISATION
The Book Buzz Foundation is a non-governmental organisation whose main goals are three fold: to promote literacy, especially amongst children of school-going age; to develop reading spaces, and to organise literary and cultural events. In partnership with Africultures (France), this is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team as they embark on a two-year, EU-funded initiative called ‘Right to Write Project’. Over the two years, the project involves:

• -Identifying, mentoring and publishing new writers from specific states in Northern Nigeria
• -Identifying and training media specialists from specific states in Northern Nigeria
• -Developing innovative ways of supporting teachers in the use of class readers in Northern Nigeria

 

JOB REFERENCE: WEBMASTER

 Contract: 2 years

Salary: N120,000 – N200,000 monthly

Deadline: Friday 24 February, 2017

 

DESCRIPTION
Responsible for developing and maintaining all aspects of the organisation’s website, related links, pages, mobile applications, literature and images, making changes upon request. Must be familiar with, and understand, both front-end (user interface) and back-end (server-side) website development, thus knowledge of web design, development and programming is required. Graphic design skills are an advantage.

DUTIES

• Define site objectives and technical requirements by analysing user requirements; envisioning system features and functionality.
• Recommend system solutions by comparing advantages and disadvantages of custom development and purchase alternatives.
• Troubleshooting development and production problems across multiple environments and operating platforms. Solve code problems, debug issues, and implement improvements.
• Utilise tools and platforms that include WordPress etc.,
• Perform maintenance of current organisation’s websites.
• Creates multimedia applications by using authoring tools.
• Creates and implements new design layouts to ensure organisation’s websites remain in line with current design trends and provide an optimal interactive experience.
• Submit all maintained websites to search engines such as Google, Yahoo!, Bing, etc. to optimize page rankings, modifying websites to suit search engine rankings and directory submissions.
• Portrays the brands and products in legal, ethical, safe, and responsible environments. Maintain responsive web design using industry best practices, including accessibility and mobile usability.
• Works collaboratively with the communications and media team to ensure all web assets and electronic files are catalogued, managed, maintained and archived.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree/certification in Computer Science, or related field
• Must be under 32 years old
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Webmaster.
• Experience developing websites driven by content management systems (CMS)
• Computer skills (MSOffice Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Web programming etc.)
• Experience working on both small- and large-scale projects in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of branding discipline and requirements.
• Creative problem-solver with ability to foster and develop others’ ideas as well as his/her own.
• Excellent attention to detail and extremely organized.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines in highly fluid environment.

Please send CV, cover letter and passport photo to info@bookbuzzfoundation.org with job reference as email’s subject.

JOB REFERENCE: PHOTOGRAPHER

Contract: 2 years

Deadline: Friday 24 February, 2017

Salary: N150,000 – N180,000 monthly

 

DESCRIPTION

Shoots and edits pictures of original content featuring our brands from key events across the country. Pictures will be utilized and distributed across digital and social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Instagram etc.), and must be able to engage target audience.

DUTIES

• Serves as photographer for events and projects featuring Company brands and products.  Work includes shooting, editing post-production (on-screen graphics), presenting, and posting.
• Coordinates a variety of production initiatives as determined by supervisor and/or project requestor, including schedules, scripts, graphics packages, and maintains an updated log of tasks.
• Works cross-functionally across teams to provide creative concepts and ideas for projects.
• Plans and executes all in-house photography, maintaining production schedules.
• Conceptualizes and develops multimedia content, edits and refines all in-house photography.
• Plans and executes needed lifestyle photography for use in digital and print advertising.
• Works collaboratively with the Communications Manager to ensure all photo assets and electronic files are cataloged, managed, maintained and archived.
• Portrays the brands and products in legal, ethical, safe, and responsible environments.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree/certification in Photography, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years photography and production experience in both print and online media.
• Demonstrated editing and production skills, including on-screen graphics.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with digital video cameras and lenses.
• Must be able to demonstrate creative thinking, presentation and execution.
• Familiarity with MS Word, PowerPoint and Photoshop required.
• Experience working on both small- and large-scale projects in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of branding discipline and requirements.
• Creative problem-solver with ability to foster and develop others’ ideas as well as his/her own.
• Excellent attention to detail and extremely organized.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines in highly fluid environment.
• Ability to travel extensively to multiple locations.
• Should live within Lagos Mainland.

Please send CV, cover letter and passport photo to info@bookbuzzfoundation.org with job reference as email’s subject.

ORGANISATION
The Book Buzz Foundation is a non-governmental organisation whose main goals are three fold: to promote literacy, especially amongst children of school-going age; to develop reading spaces, and to organise literary and cultural events. In partnership with Africultures (France), this is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team as they embark on a two-year, EU-funded initiative called ‘Right to Write Project’. Over the two years, the project involves:

-Identifying, mentoring and publishing new writers from specific states in Northern Nigeria

-Identifying and training media specialists from specific states in Northern Nigeria

-Developing innovative ways of supporting teachers in the use of class readers in Northern Nigeria

 

JOB REFERENCE: SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNITY OFFICER

Contract: 2 years

Deadline: Friday 24 February, 2017

Salary: N120,000 – N150,000 monthly

 

DESCRIPTION
Responsible for managing the organisation’s presence across Facebook, Twitter, and other social channels with a focus on listening to, engaging with, and growing our audience across key platforms. This position works to ensure social media content and campaign planning alignment are in full integration with the organisation’s objectives.

DUTIES

• Collaborate with Communications and Media team to develop a strategy for managing organisation’s social media platforms, including daily, weekly, monthly and annuals content.
• Build and publish approved content (data, pictures, videos) on organisation’s social media platforms. Create and implement new design layouts for mass email newsletters.
• Moderate and manage online conversation, by listening and responding to users in a timely and authentic manner.
• Optimise social media strategy on an on-going basis, including researching and launching new social media channels when relevant.
• Run campaigns and promotions to encourage participation on social media initiatives.
• Deliver actionable insights, specific recommendations on how to improve social activity. Identify new creative opportunities to leverage social and digital platforms to extend brand messages.

REQUIREMENTS

• University degree/certification or equivalent
• 21-25 years
• Some experience as a Social Media Manager, Communications or PR.
• Expertise and enthusiasm for social media and community-building online, including in-depth knowledge of social media platforms, market trends, best practices, content development and metrics, and tools of the trade.
• Possesses excellent spelling skills, a keen visual sense, eye for detail, quick wit and an ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Experience working on both small- and large-scale projects in a team-oriented environment.
• Active profiles on Twitter, Facebook and other platforms.
• Knowledge of branding discipline and requirements essential
• Creative problem-solver with ability to foster and develop others’ ideas as well as his/her own.
• Must be very organized.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines in highly fluid environment.

CONTACT
Please send CV, cover letter and passport photo to info@bookbuzzfoundation.org with job reference as email’s subject.

ORGANISATION
The Book Buzz Foundation is a non-governmental organisation whose main goals are three fold: to promote literacy, especially amongst children of school-going age; to develop reading spaces, and to organise literary and cultural events. In partnership with Africultures (France), this is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team as they embark on a two-year, EU-funded initiative called ‘Right to Write Project’. Over the two years, the project involves:

-Identifying, mentoring and publishing new writers from specific states in Northern Nigeria

-Identifying and training media specialists from specific states in Northern Nigeria

-Developing innovative ways of supporting teachers in the use of class readers in Northern Nigeria