EiE began operations in January 2011 with grants from Omidyar Network and MacArthur Foundation. It was formally registered in July 2012. In its 13+ years as a formal organisation, EiE has been managed by an average of 6 staff members, yet its impact has been felt in Nigeria and on the African continent.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Human Resources Lead
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- We are looking for a highly motivated individual who possesses sound knowledge of Human Resources and keen on ethics.
Responsibilities
The HR Lead will be responsible for the following:
Recruitment and Retention:
- Ensure EiE is one of the most desirable places to work in the civic sector space.
- Maintain and regularly update recruitment databases of prospective candidates for all positions.
- Manage the recruitment and selection process of new hires.
- Ensure cordial and healthy coworking relationships among all units.
- Oversee staff engagement at all levels (employee orientation and on-boarding).
- Investigate and manage employee grievance procedures.
- Regularly review staff salaries and make recommendations for promotions/ upgrades in consultation with Unit Leads.
Policies and Guidelines:
- Conduct continuous review and study of all human resources processes, policies, programs, and practices to keep management informed of new developments.
- Develop and implement a performance management process and policy.
- Develop training programs that align with the company’s strategy.
- Review of standard operating procedures (SOPs), KPIs and policies to verify compliance or otherwise.
- Manage the implementation of EiE’s Working From Home (WFH) Policy.
Administration:
- Develop and monitor the annual budget that includes Human Resources services, special events, birthday celebrations, etc.
- Provide directional leadership in talent optimization and organizational effectiveness.
- Liaise with the Finance Lead to ensure prompt payment of salaries and other statutory payments.
- Ensure all HR records and employee records are maintained properly and up to date.
Conduct exit interviews for employees leaving the company. - Manage the day-to-day operations of employee-relation functions inclusive of employee absences and vacations/leave.
- Plan and execute periodic team bonding activities.
- Plan the Annual Staff Retreat with the Administrator.
Requirements
- Proven Knowledge and experience in HR functions such as recruitment, compensation & benefits, training & development, performance management, etc.
- Understanding of Nigerian labor laws and policy formulation.
- Must be able to make data-driven decisions.
- Good people skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Degree in management or social sciences or a relevant field; professional certifications is an added advantage.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.
Job Title: Senior Creative Associate
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- We are looking for a self-driven individual with a strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, passionate about translating abstract ideas to pictures and the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Responsibilities
The Creative Associate will be responsible for the following:
- Conceptualize and design all visual material for EiE Nigeria, including logos, e-flyers, brochures, infographics, website images, charts, posters, reports, newsletter templates, promotional materials, invitation cards etc. for use in new and print media.
- Prepare layouts, designs, artwork and formats for use in online broadcasts, publications and/or exhibition displays.
- Creatively and spontaneously curate content – graphics, cartoons, short skits and/or videos on trending governance issues as required.
- Maintain database and retrieval system of all designs and references used in the creation of published materials.
- Design graphics to precise requirements and brief.
- Maintain a cohesive visual identity and implement branding guidelines.
- Document best practices and update branding guidelines as needed.
- Send weekly reports to the Creative Lead.
- Ability to create a well-thought-out design for briefs, proposals or instructions whilst paying attention to minute details
- Ability to convey ideas and concepts through typography, Infographics, cartoons, animation, short skits, storyboard creation
- Possess thorough knowledge of printing process
- Understand colour theory and composition to apply to traditional and new media
- Understand how different audiences respond to different images and how to integrate this understanding into the designs
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Have a professional approach to time and cost
- Ability to work well under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
- Ability to meet design task deadlines
- Ability to work and contribute effectively and efficiently in a team
- Ability to develop strong brand identity and guidelines.
- Ability to create and edit videos
- Have basic knowledge of HTML & CSS
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field or at least 3 years of design experience
- Proficiency with Corel Draw, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or other visual design tools and software
- Working knowledge of design principles to apply to traditional and new media
- A strong portfolio of work of at least 30 original designs.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.
Job Title: Program Associate
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- We are looking for a person who is passionate and capable of quick thinking, fact-finding, analysis and possesses excellent writing skills.
Responsibilities
The Program Associate will be responsible for the following:
- Generate innovative project ideas and strategies related to EiE’s mission and goals.
- Maintain official records, documents and internal/external communications as appropriate.
- Ensure project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately.
- Develop project proposals.
- Collect performance data on programs and activities, for evaluation and strategic review and reporting purposes.
- Minimize exposure to risks on projects and ensure project / program outcomes are consistently achieved.
- Develop and monitor program budgets.
- Provide correspondence to the Programs Lead on projects managed.
- Prepare general proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and contractual purposes.
- Maintain and implement funding calendar activities.
- Understand the organisation’s objectives and programs to know funding agencies to recommend.
- Build external contacts and participate in external networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration.
- Research and recommend potential funding sources to the organisation.
- Work with community agencies, organisations and institutions as appropriate to carry out organisational and program goals.
- Engage stakeholders in advocacy to advance EiE’s mission and goals.
- Ability to gather and analyse information skillfully.
- Ability to fact-check proposals and statements.
- Ability to work according to set timelines and meet deadlines.
- Ability to perform extensive research on diverse topics.
- Understand and manage the grant process.
- Ability to write clearly, precisely and informatively
- Ability to vary writing style to meet needs.
- Ability to create solid writing from minimal information
- Ability to excellently use Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
- Ability to work and contribute effectively and efficiently in a team.
- Understands the objectives and projects of the organisation to tailor writing needs.
- Ability to follow sponsor’s/grantor’s specifications and guidelines when applying for grants.
- Ability to perform budgeting functions for the purpose of grant applications.
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
- 3 years of work experience in a similar role.
- Proficient in research, interpreting and analysing diverse data.
- Apt knowledge and interest in governance and politics.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.
Job Title: Media Associate
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- We are looking for a highly motivated individual with experience and passion for content strategy, blogging and online community development.
Responsibilities
The Senior Media Associate will be responsible for the following:
- Update the social media calendar and posting schedule.
- Update the EiE blog twice weekly with relevant information.
- Consistent voice in all content creation.
- Develop ample content according to brief and requirements.
- Respond to all questions asked on EiE’s social media platforms
- All EiE owned/organised events must be live-tweeted.
- Increase followership on all social media platforms such as Twitter, blog etc. by at least 15% quarterly.
- Ensure EiE’s infographics is received and published in the appropriate newspaper.
- Ensure the weekly Newsletter broadcast is done.
- Ensure the set expected date of delivery of the print materials is adhered to.
- 0% design and content error on print materials.
- Prepare and submit weekly summary of analytics of all social media engagement to the management.
- Assist in planning and organising the annual Social Media Week.
- Ability to pay attention to fine details.
- Understand how to respond to trolls, negative comments.
- Ability to convey ideas in writing.
- Ability to maintain a consistent voice when writing on behalf of the company
- Ability to speak eloquently and fluently with courtesy and caution
- High comfort level with social media platforms – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube etc.
- Ability to use Social Media Analytics tools.
- Ability to develop relationships with audience, media vendor, media partners and clients and nourish existing ones.
- Understands how to engage audiences on different social media platforms e.g. Twitter, Facebook etc.
- Ability to develop the right and engaging content.
- Ability to spot, understand, and set trends.
- Understand how to engage audiences on different social media platforms e.g. Twitter, Facebook etc.
- Ability to speak and understand at least two Nigerian Local Languages.
- Ability to work together with colleagues to pool skills, ideas and objectives.
- Ability to develop well informed advice and strategies that are sensitive to the needs of the stakeholders and partners.
- Ability to exercise personal responsibility and autonomy to meet objectives.
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field or at least 3 years of relevant experience.
- High comfort level with social media platforms – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube etc.
- Valid contact in traditional and new media.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.