Youth & Programme Assistant at the Bible Society of Nigeria

The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) believes the Bible is for all Nigerians. Traditionally, the work of the BSN is to make the Bible available and affordable. The Society has come to see that provision of the printed text, however well-presented, is only a part of the task. To achieve the most effective and meaningful distribution, the BSN also recognizes the need to develop programmes, using all forms of media to stimulate and facilitate encounter with the biblical text in Churches and public places. We actualize our mission through five major functions, namely: Translation, Publishing, Distribution, Programmes and Fundraising.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Youth & Programme Assistant

Location: Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the initiation, development, and implementation of relevant programmes that will make the Nigerian youths engage with the Word of God.
• Carry out projects and program activities initiated by BSN towards achieving its mission mandate.
• Carry out activities required for the implementation of youth-related projects and programmes in line with BSN operational direction.
• Work with the BSN stakeholders—area youth leaders and the secretaries (volunteers)—to facilitate to facilitate execution of different Bible competitions and engagements as scheduled annually.
• Ensure timely reporting of every programme implemented for further decision-making.
• Ensures relevant workshops and seminars are organized for area officers and youth leaders of churches and para-church organisations in collaboration with the BSN internal stakeholders.
• Ensures a productive working relationship with Christian and secular youth organisations to make the Bible relevant among youths in Nigeria.

Personnel Specification

• Candidates should possess a Degree / OND qualification 
• Minimum of 2-3 years of cognate experience in youth-related programmes and projects from reputable organizations or NGOs.
• Must be creative and passionate about programmes and youth-related projects in line with the BSN mission and vision statements.
• Ability to develop and plan life-transforming programmes aimed at engaging the youths with the Holy Bible to achieve life transformation and biblical values orientation.
• Ability to identify and analyze society’s programme needs, write life-impacting projects/programmes and implement the same successfully.
• Ability to initiate, develop, and implement different youth-related programmes that will drive improved
• Scripture reading abilities among the Nigerian Christians.
• Good self-application, selfless, kind and considerate, assertive, and an excellent team player
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft, PowerPoint, MS Word, and Excel.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter, attaching a typed Curriculum Vitae and copies of their credentials, to: vacancy@biblesociety-nigeria.org using the job title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.