Digital and Social Media Manager – Nigeria AT British Council

Job description

Vacancy Description

Role is Pay band 6 (Junior Management)/ Posts can be in Lagos or Abuja/Indefinite term contract/vacancy is open to internal and external staff/applicants must have pre-existing right to work in Nigeria.

Details

We are looking for three (3) Dynamic, Creative and Proactive individuals who have a grasp of Social Media for Business use to join our Programms, Exams a & Communication Teams.

If you are interested in being a part of a multicultural organisation with dynamic teams spanning six continents, then welcome to the British Council, the UK’s cultural relations organisation. We create international opportunities for the UK and other countries and build trust between them worldwide.

We have teams and offices in six continents and over 100 countries bringing exciting international opportunities to life, every day. Each year we work with millions of people, connecting them with the United Kingdom, through our work in English, the Arts, Education and our ways of living and organising society. We have over 75 years’ experience of doing this.

The Role 

Digital and Social Media Manager – Nigeria (Junior Management)

The Digital and Social Media Manager will have responsibility for developing and delivering high quality content across social media channels for the relevant Strategic Business Unit – Exams & Programmes. S/he will work collaboratively with colleagues to define and implement digital strategies, plans and campaigns for the Business Units.

You Will Be Responsible For

Responsibilities 

Working with relevant teams, to develop, implement and maintain an imaginative and comprehensive social media presence for selected projects using a wide variety of tools, setting ambitious targets and monitoring success.

Monitor and identify trends in Nigeria social media, market intelligence and insight to support effective strategies, plans and audience reach.

Compile monthly reports detailing broadcast, tracking mentions, trends/engagement levels with analysis of data to inform future online presence and approach.

The Person 

We Are Looking For Someone With

At least two years’ experience in similar role (covering key elements of this job).

Proven success in the application of social media for business use.

Good Social Media Network

A “can do” attitude and preparedness to roll-up their sleeves and make things happen.

Please refer to the role profile for more information on the role, its responsibilities/accountabilities and person specification.

Please follow the links for relevant document to support your application.

As part of the recruitment exercise, shortlisted candidates will undergo recruitment tests in Lagos or Abuja.

Interviews will be held in Lagos & Abuja only.

Closing date for applications is 14th October, 2016 (23:59 UK time)

Note that you should only fill out the application after thoroughly reading through the ROLE PROFILE & GUIDANCE NOTES. There’s some important information you don’t want to miss. 

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect diversity of our society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. In line with the British Council’s Child Protection policy, any appointment is contingent on thorough checks. 

Pay Band: Pay Band 6 Region: Sub Saharan Africa

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