Social Media Consultant at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria

ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Social Media Consultant

Location: Abuja

Summary

• The post holder will strategically manage and strengthen the social media presence of key leadership within the organisation.
• The role will leverage digital platforms to amplify the organization’s impact, highlight leadership contributions to social justice, policy influence, advocacy, and humanitarian efforts, and foster meaningful engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders. 
• A high level of discretion and a strong commitment to confidentiality are essential, especially when handling sensitive issues.

Person Specifications
Education / Qualifications:

• First degree in Mass Communication or any related field is essential.

Experience:

• Knowledge of content production, video and graphics design is essential.
• Proficient in using major social media platforms such as X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn is essential.
• Proficiency in mobile photography and videography is essential.
• Content production/photography skills is desirable.

Skill / Abilities:

• Comfortable using social media management tools, mobile graphic design software and mobile editing tools for content creation.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity is highly essential.
• Basic understanding of analytics tools to track social media performance.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive and self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills.

Application Closing Date
26th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae in a single MSWord attachment to: Jobopenings.Nigeria@actionaid.org using the job title and location "Social Media Consultant - Abuja" as the subject of the mail.

Click here to download the Application Form (MS Word)

Note

• Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. 
• Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded.
• ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. 
• Applications from young people, women, persons with disability and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged.
• While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.
• ActionAid is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) in line with our
• Child Safeguarding policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse; and Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse at Work Policy and Overarching
• SHEA and Safeguarding Policy; as well as our zero-tolerance approach to Safeguarding concerns.