Social Media Manager at the Mariam Ladi Yunusa Foundation (MLY-F)

The Mariam Ladi Yunusa Foundation (MLY Foundation) epitomizes the passion and undying desire of Late Mariam Ladi Yunusa. The Foundation anchors a Leadership role as she leads an unfeigned advocacy, providing scholarship and other learning materials to IDP Girls within the North Eastern part of Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Social Media Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT), Nigeria
Job type: Contract
Contract Duration: 1 year commencing from the day of contract signing.

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced Social Media Manager who will be responsible for growing the MLY-F through strategic management of all the social media handles which include; The Website, Face book page, Instagram Page, Linkedin, twitter, Youtube and any other relevant media handles which may arise as necessary for the Foundations publicity.

About the Job

• The Social Media Manager shall also design all external public communications such as news letters, magazines etc.
• The Media Manager is expected to draw the general public to all of the foundation’s handles and achieve the milestone targets for the numbers of followers.
• The Media Manager is also expected to research and identify strategic groups of channels, avenues and opportunities in which to publicise the foundation towards supporting its popularity and fundraising efforts. eg development enthusiasts, philanthropists and donor organisations.

Expected Outcomes
Monthly Media Management:

• Content writing and 2 posts a week (video clips and still images) on all the media handles; particularly Facebook, Instagram, linkedin and twitter
• Posts for special days; eg Day of the girl child, public holidays
• Blog posts on the MLY-F website as and when necessary
• Hashtag research
• Resolving any log in issues with the MLY-F Staff emails

Other Responsibilities:

• Revamping and updating the website as and when necessary
• Communicating with the web designer to resolve any back-end issues with the website
• Designing MLY-F newsletters as and when required
• Growing the followership of the MLY-F handles
• Any other associated tasks as and when necessary
• Design of special video jingles as and when necessary (Jingles do not include short motion picture posts which are classed as ordinary posts)
• Communicating with the programme team in a timely manner when there is need to.

Job Requirements

• Educated to a minimum Degree level preferably in a related field
• Hands on experience in content management
• Excellent content writing skills
• Ability to deliver creative content (text, image and video)
• Solid knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics
• Knowledge of online marketing channels
• Familiarity with web design
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical and multitasking skills

Person Specification:

• Professional and adaptive individual
• Well-spoken and tactful individual with ability to relate with people from all backgrounds, cultures, races and terrains.
• Amiable and willing to work well with others as the need arises
• Committed and passionate about development work
• Respects timelines and deadlines.
• Critical thinker who accepts constructive criticism
• Efficient money manager with knowledge and understanding of the frugal management of NGO funds.

Payment Terms

• There will be a flat rate for monthly media management and agreed rates for various media work. Rate is competitive to be made on the completion of deliverables according to agreed milestones.

Application Closing Date
Friday 7th January, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a CV and Cover Letter with links to any media handles you have previously managed to: asmau@mlyfoundation.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email. e.g (Social Media Manager) as the title of your email.