Openings at SOS Foundation

Please find below details of two new openings for Abuja residents only. Kindly take note of the requirements for the roles, and follow the instructions to indicate interest. The roles are volunteer positions with all business and out-of-pocket expenses covered by the foundation.

 

OPENING 1: PROGRAM DATABASE DEVELOPER

BACKGROUND

The Program Database Developer will support the development of a robust research database for the SOS Careers Program and manage the presentation of coherent analysis and reports within the SOS Careers Program office. The Officer will be expected to have basic capabilities in conducting robust research and analysis largely independently, and sometimes under the guidance of colleagues. The analysis will  be displayed in a report format or compelling graphical form using Microsoft PowerPoint or similar applications.

SCOPE OF WORK

Research and Data Gathering

1. Researching Education requirements for various careers and industries
2. Developing a list of universities and available courses across the US and UK including entry requirements, number of years, brief description of the course, information to support applications
3. Aggregating sample curriculum vitae (CV), cover letters, application answers, motivational statements per industry/career
4. Aggregating sample interview questions per industry/career and general interview and job search strategies and techniques
5. Aggregating information on internships/insight days/work experience/IT provided by various organisations across various industries including the dates, timing, application cycle, application process etc.
6. Identifying relevant qualifications to be pursued across various industries
7. Identifying various workshops on career planning, development, skills development offered in Nigeria
8. Identifying scholarship opportunities at home and abroad for undergraduate and post-graduate degrees
9. Collecting and collating career and labour market information
10. Respond to new areas of research as provided by the SOS Careers Program Manager as being relevant for the target cohort of tertiary institution students
11. Developing list of potential HR advisors, consultants and agencies
12. Conducting scoping studies on all tertiary institutions in Nigeria
13. Developing list of potential partner organizations for internships and insight opportunities
14. Developing list of careers advisors, speakers and experts

Analysis and Data Presentation

1. Developing infomercials that depict the action plans required to advance in career decisions
2. Presenting data in a graphical, pictorial and succinct forms
3. Managing a database of information on excel
4. Writing short pieces on various industries/careers
5. Writing more detailed analysis on various industry trends

Other

1. Monitoring and optimizing the performance of the SOS career database
2. Planning for backup and recovery of database information
3. Maintaining archive data and reports
4. Maintaining and Updating an educational opportunities database on a daily basis  – scholarships, essays, competitions, workshops etc. relevant for the careers students.

Cross-section of data

• Collect Sample CVs, Sample Cover Letters on each industry/career
• Sample Interview Questions & Responses on each industry/career
• Tips on general interview etiquettes
• Guidance on writing CVs and Cover Letters
• Collect Links to Psychometric Tests
• Tips on LinkedIn Profile Writing and sample Linkedin Profiles, Careers Profiles
• Tips on completing Job Applications
• Links for scholarship opportunities and application process
• Tips on writing personal statements
• Profiles on organisations in Nigeria per industry and career and recruitment process
• Organisations that provide Internships in Nigeria and their cycles, application process etc.
• Information on universities in Nigeria, registration process and other aspects of university experience
• Collect skills development and personal development opportunities
• Collect data on qualifications per industry or career

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:  Component Program officer
SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

Required

1. Excellent written and verbal communication, strong editing skills
2. Superior Writing and Research Skills
3. Graphic/Creative Design Skills
4. Excellent Analytical and critical thinking Skills
5. Strong IT Skills
6. Advanced Microsoft Powerpoint and Excel Skills
7. Ability to use dropbox, sharepoint and goggle drive

Desirable

8. General understanding of maintenance and handling of high volumes of data
9. Creative self-starter who can work independently or on a team
10. Experience with writing creative and well-researched pieces on a variety of issues
11. Organized, driven and able to gather data from a number of challenges independently
12. Ability to engage with several stakeholders as role will require speaking to SOS career mentors and advisers to gather some data
13. Strong attention to detail

EDUCATION 

Required

14. Bachelor degree in any discipline preferably in the social sciences and quantitative degrees (e.g. mathematics)
15. Experience with Microsoft Excel

Desirable

16. Additional qualifications that are design oriented will be a plus
17. Knowledge of digital media software – Photoshop or other graphic design software, etc. will be a plus

 

OPENING 2: PROGRAM MARKETING OFFICER

SCOPE OF WORK

1. Conduct research and advice on best approach to engage potential Headstart participants
2. Advice on pricing and incentive strategies to enhance program marketability
3. Develop, implement, manage and oversee online and off-line marketing campaigns for SOS Headstart
4. Develop, implement and report on surveys conducted on target audience across various states in Nigeria for program deployment
5. Manage and disseminate SOS Headstart online content diary
6. Source for partnerships with media outlets and develop press releases, ads and other relevant marketing material to be displayed or released on these media outlets
7. Manage stakeholder database
8. Identify and collating information on viable tapped and untapped industries for business
9. Identify and negotiate partners with agencies, MDAs, trainers, mentors and other stakeholders to partner with
10. Support program officer with curriculum development
11. Aggregate and on-board SOS Headstart business mentors and trainers
12. Source for stakeholders to provide seed capital awards
13. Collate report on program performance statistics in terms of responses and participation

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:  Component Program Officer (SOS Headstart Project)
SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

Required

18. Excellent written and verbal communication
19. Superior Writing and Research skills
20. Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
21. Advanced Microsoft Words and Powerpoint skills
22. Marketing skills

Desirable

23. Creative self-starter who can work independently or in a team
24. Organized, driven and able to gather data from a number of challenges independently
25. Strong attention to detail
26. Microsoft Excel skills
27. Graphic/Creative Design Skills
28. Ability to use dropbox, sharepoint and goggle drive
29. General understanding of maintenance and handling of high volumes of data

 

EDUCATION 

• Bachelor degree in any discipline preferably in the social sciences
• Additional qualifications that are design oriented will be a plus
• Knowledge of digital media software – Photoshop or other graphic design software, etc. will be a plus

 

HOW TO INDICATE INTEREST TO VOLUNTEER

Step 1: Read the post requirements above carefully, taking note of the location

Step 2: Make sure you are resident in the state where the opening exists

Step 3: If you are fully available and interested, kindly register at http://volunteers.volunteerinnigeria.org (skip this step if you have registered in the past)

Step 4: Drop us a comment below this post (NOT the registration page) with your name, active phone number, active email address and the opening you are interested in.

 

NOTE: Your comments with personal information will not be published. Please do not leave a comment if you have not registered and be sure to leave a comment on this very page with the opening announcement after you register. We close recruitment in about a week or two. Therefore, your comment needs to come in (and follow the guidelines above) within that recruitment window to be considered. Unfortunately, we may be unable to reach out to everyone due to limited openings. Please bear with us and do not be discouraged from trying again. Thank you!