Social Media Assistant at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) - 3 Openings

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.

In collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), the American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking prospective candidates for the anticipated Prevention of Spread of COVID-19 Pandemic through Awareness Raising and Livelihoods Support for Adolescent Girls and Boys in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states.

Applications are invited for the position below:

Job Title: Social Media Assistant

Locations: Damaturu, Maiduguri & Yola
Slots: 3 Openings
Department: Atiku Center
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Supervisor: Report to the Social Media Content Creation Manager

Position Background
The Social Media Assistant will assist the Social Media Content Creation Manager to administer the project’s social media accounts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Officer in handling project’s social media presence and social media platforms.
• Participate in conducting research on current benchmark trends and audience preferences.
• Assist in ensuring effective implementation of social media strategy to align with project goals.
• Assist in disseminating information to social media platform followers and help respond to queries within capacity.
• Assist and support the officer to oversee social media accounts’ design (e.g. Facebook timeline cover, profile pictures and blog layout).
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Position Requirements

• Sc/HND in Marketing or relevant field
• Proven work experience as a Social media Assistant.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in similar position.
• Excellent communication skills
• Good analytical and multitasking skills.

Description of Benefits

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

Application Closing Date
26th May, 2020.