*VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT!!!*

NAHUM Africa is implementing Youth/Women Empowerment and Development Initiatives in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria and Lagos State. Targeting women and the teeming unemployed but enterprise oriented youth. With key objectives to reduce unemployment, promote enterprise development, create jobs and provide the unemployed youth with employment opportunities through vocational training programmes. In line with this Nahum Africa seeks to fill the following vacancies:

*Title: Programme Officer*
*Location: Lagos State*

*Job Purpose*
- Conduct day-to-day project and technical assistance operations management activities under the guidance of Project Team Leader within approved costs, timeliness and quality, to ensure efficient execution of programmes.
- Responsible for day-to-day communication, monitoring, and implementation support to the project management units and executing agencies; supervision of project contract management and financial management; preparation of implementation reports to the bank management, and proactive mitigation of project implementation issues.
- In addition, provide support in: project preparation and appraisal, project and portfolio quality review, procurement review, and disbursement process.
- Contribute to knowledge management agenda by identifying lessons learned from the projects

*Job Description*
- Develop programme Initiatives and Project Outlines
- Oversee Funds and Budgets
- Establish publicity Channels and Public Relations
- Implement programmes and projects to help meet organizational goals and objectives.
- Apply project management knowledge regarding project development, appraisals, Implementation and Monitoring, closure and review; staffing; budgeting and scheduling.
- Researching grant proposals and funding opportunities.


Ideal Candidate must:
- Be not more than 28 years old by October 2019.
- Posses a Bachelors degree, or HND in any of the Social Sciences, Marketing, Business Administration, Humanities or related field. Possession of a Masters Degree or equivalent will be an added advantage.
- Must be proficient in the use of Social science research and analytical softwares.
- Display strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Be a good team player.
- Could work on weekends.
- Must be computer literate
- Must be well spoken and a good writer
- Must be a good listener and fast learner
- Must reside in Lekki, Lagos State or its environment.

To apply, kindly send your CV with a cover letter on your competency for the advertised position to info.nahumafrica@gmail.com by latest close of business on 27th September 2019.

Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

2).
*Title: Graphic Artist/IT specialist*
*Location: Lagos State*

*Job Purpose*
The graphic designer job description includes the entire process of defining requirements, visualizing and creating graphics including illustrations, logos, layouts and photos. You’ll be the one to shape the visual aspects of websites, books, magazines, product packaging, exhibitions and more.
Your graphics should capture the attention of those who see them and communicate the right message. For this, you need to have a creative flair and a strong ability to translate requirements into design. If you can communicate well and work methodically as part of a team, we’d like to meet you.
The goal is to inspire and attract the target audience.

*Key Responsibilities*
- Create engaging and on-brand graphics for a variety of media. Study design briefs and determine requirements.
- Schedule projects and define budget constraints.
- Conceptualize visuals based on requirements.
- Prepare rough drafts and present ideas.
- Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand.
- Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphic.
- Work with copywriters and creative director to produce final design.
- Test graphics across various media.
- Amend designs after feedback.
- Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand

*Requirements*[i][/i]
- Proven graphic designing experience.
- A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics.
- Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop).
- A keen eye for aesthetics and details.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines.
- Maintain technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; and participating in professional societies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

*Education and Experience*
⁃ A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Fine Arts, industrial design, interior design, or equivalent fields.
⁃ At least 2 years of professional experience in the fields of graphic design and layout of high quality knowledge and communication materials in the relevant field.
⁃ Also, professional experience in commercials, Video/movie editing, Modern creative graphic designs, Business infographics, Events documenting, Motion graphics, Music video making and editing in the development field.
⁃ Knowledge of relevant software for production of high-quality publications, ready-to-print files and electronic versions for web-posting
⁃ Strong analytical and writing skills
⁃ Track record in producing relevant knowledge and communication materials for various target audiences including government, development partners, private sector, and the general public
⁃ Strong interpersonal skills and experience in organizing and facilitating the production of publications.
⁃ Proven ability and capacity to deliver and meet tight deadlines.
⁃ Should be internet savvy with good knowledge of relevant social media events marketing platforms.

*Requisite skills:*
⁃ Strong graphic design skills
⁃ Layout skills
⁃ Analytical skills
⁃ Creativity
⁃ Flexibility
⁃ Attention to detail
⁃ Deadline-oriented
⁃ Desktop publishing tools and graphic
design software
⁃ Acute vision
⁃ Time-management skills
⁃ Good Communication skills
⁃ Handles rejection
⁃ Music video making and editing
⁃ Company branding
⁃ Concept photography
⁃ Video/movie editing

The right candidate should also
⁃ Have experience with specific software
eg coreldraw etc
⁃ Have experience in print and
editorial design
⁃ Be familiar with WordPress and similar
packages
⁃ Code effectively
⁃ Design Commercials.
- Must reside in Lekki, Lagos State or its
environment.

*Duration of Services*
This is an initial 6 months short term paid volunteering engagement with opportunities for career growth.


To apply, kindly send your CV with a cover letter on your competency for the advertised position to info.nahumafrica@gmail.com by latest close of business on 27th September 2019.

Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.