Content Officer at Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG)

Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) is Nigeria's leading private sector think-tank dedicated to achieving sustainable economic development through private sector-led initiatives. Convener of the annual Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) since 1993, as a platform for bringing together private sector leaders and senior public sector officials to discuss and dialogue on the future of the Nigerian economy.

In 1993, a group of passionate and concerned private sector leaders representing key economic sectors conceived the Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) and sustained it as a platform for bringing together private sector leaders and senior public sector officials to discuss and dialogue on the future of the Nigerian Economy. Three years later, in 1996, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) was established and incorporated as a non-profit, non-partisan private sector organisation with a mandate to promote and champion the reform of the Nigerian economy into an open, private sector-led globally competitive economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Content Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Overview

• As a Content Officer at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, you will be instrumental in shaping the visual aspects of our brand across multiple platforms.
• This role involves collaborating with cross functional teams to create compelling designs that communicate our brand’s vision and values effectively.

Job Responsibilities

• Design visually compelling designs for digital and print media, including social media content, reports, infographics, presentations, and branding materials.
• Develop and maintain NESG’s visual identity, ensuring consistency across all platforms.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-quality designs for web and mobile interfaces (UI/UX).
• Optimize graphics for various digital platforms while ensuring fast loading times and responsiveness.
• Create infographics, banners, and promotional materials for NESG events.
• Develop persuasive and audience-specific copy for campaigns, event promotions, and advocacy initiatives.
• Ensure all content aligns with NESG’s brand voice, style guidelines, and messaging strategy.
• Adapt technical research reports into reader-friendly summaries, infographics, and well-designed thought leadership pieces.
• The ability to edit short-form video content for promotional and advocacy purposes is an added advantage.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to improve digital experiences.
• Design intuitive user flows, sitemaps, and interactive prototypes.
• Work with developers to ensure seamless implementation of designs.
• Stay updated on UI/UX trends, accessibility standards, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
• Branding and Design Certification.
• Relevant post-graduate degree/Certification(s) will be an added advantage.
• Proven graphic design experience with a strong portfolio of work.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills, ability to present ideas and designs effectively.
• Exceptional creativity and innovation with a keen eye for aesthetics and details.
• Organisation and time management skills.
• Experience in motion graphics and video editing.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, Premiere Pro, After Effects) and other visual design tools.
• Experience with Figma, Sketch, or other UI/UX design tools.
• Strong understanding of branding principles, typography, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.

Application Closing Date
27th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resume and Cover Letter explaining their qualifications and interest in the position to: careers@nesgroup.org using “Content Officer Application" as the subject of the email.