Social Media and Community Influencers

Summary

Join Search for Common Ground, an international NGO, as a remote Social Media and Community Influencer for our "Promoting and Protecting Freedom of Religion and Belief" project in Nigeria. We are seeking 20 influencers from diverse religious backgrounds across the six geopolitical zones. Selected candidates will receive training on Search's Common Ground Approach to Religious Engagement and will create conflict-sensitive content promoting interfaith harmony and freedom of religion or belief (FoRB). The role involves developing creative content, addressing misinformation, and submitting monthly reports. This is a 3-month contract with a monthly stipend of ₦100,000 - ₦120,000, along with logistical support including training, airtime reimbursement, and internet cost coverage.

Requirements

• Must be between 18 & 30 years of age
• Must be resident in Nigeria
• Ability to communicate in English and any other local language, verbally and in written forms
• Proven track record of leadership roles and influence in a community – agreeable, sociable, and pleasant
• Must have some basic storytelling skills
• Must be relatable and commands trust and respect in the community
• Demonstrable experience as a far-reaching Social Media Influencer – crafting creative content Attention to detail
• Have access to the internet at every contact, a working Email account, Social media handles especially Facebook, Instagram or Twitter
• Reasonable large following and highly dedicated viewership across multiple channels especially on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter
• The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently
• Must be a social entrepreneur i.e. uses traditional and New media for social good
• Familiarity and experience with the religious, cultural and traditional sensitivities in Nigeria

Responsibilities

• Develop at least 3 creative content weekly on FoRB and share with Search for approval before posting online
• Utilize recommendations from snapshots to create content to address false rumors, hate speech, and misinformation and also offer relevant accurate messages aiming at tackling misinformation and misunderstanding around FoRB
• The content should convey conflict-sensitive messages that will enhance the efforts for increased acceptance of FoRB
• Submission of a monthly report with content developed, screenshots of content shared, and provide social media analytics

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of volunteerism in its diverse manifestations and cultural settings would be an advantage
• The ability to work effectively with others in order to achieve a shared goal
• The ability to absorb new information readily and to put it into practice effectively
• The ability to remain fully functional by adapting to changing circumstances (environment, procedures, and people)

Benefits

• Successful influencers will be trained on Search’s Common Ground Approach and its values
• Successful influencers will have a better understanding of promoting conflict sensitivity content online
• Additionally, they will know and appreciate the need to promote and protect freedom of religion and belief
• They will become aware of the various policy frameworks on FoRB and apply them in their online activities
• Empowerment with the right skills and tools to actively engage in peace processes online
• Network with like-minded online peacebuilders
• Search will organize a one day virtual induction and training and provide airtime reimbursement for participants after the activity
• Search will facilitate 8 quarterly online exchange meetings with the social media influencers
• Search will provide monthly stipends to cover internet costs
• ���100,000 - ₦120,000 a month
• This is a remote job