Convener, Naija Witness

This vacancy presents a chance to join a leading organization. Position Overview:

• Naija Witness is a module of Proxze, a platform that empowers Nigerians to capture and submit reports on everyday happenings across the nation, celebrating civic responsibility, hard work, and community life.

• Reports may cover topics such as security awareness, sanitation, civic engagement, and recognition of hardworking Nigerians.

• The Convener will serve as the public voice and representative of Naija Witness, coordinating reporting initiatives, engaging contributors, and ensuring high-quality, ethical content.

• The role is both operational and public-facing, acting as an extension of the brand.

Key Responsibilities: Public Persona & Community Engagement:

• Serve as the recognisable voice of Naija Witness on social media, campaigns, and other platforms.

• Design engaging prompts for citizen reporters, e.g., “Capture hardworking Nigerians in your community” or “Show us how your street looks today.”

• Host virtual events, podcasts, or video segments to promote participation.

Operation Management:

• Coordinate the workflow of incoming reports through Proxze.

• Approve and compensate reports that meet quality standards.

• Maintain ethical standards and compliance guidelines for all content.

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring tasks are assigned, completed, and tracked effectively.

Team Leadership:

• Assemble, train, and supervise a small operational team to support reporting, communications, and administration.

• Ensure team members understand brand values, operational protocols, and content standards

Finance and Budgeting:

• Manage budgets for contributor compensation, campaigns, and operational costs.

• Track and report expenditures to Sage Grey Technologies management.

Social Media & Public Relation:

• Manage social media content calendars, posting schedules, and engagement strategies.

• Coordinate public messaging to ensure consistent brand voice and tone.

Required Qualifications: & Skills

• Exceptional communication and public speaking skills.

• 3-5 years of experience in media, broadcasting, podcasting, or community engagement.

• Strong leadership, organisational, and operational management abilities.

• At least 3 years of experience managing teams and budgets.

• Social media savvy with an understanding of content strategy.

• Creative, ethical, and able to uphold a neutral, non-partisan public stance.

• Knowledge of civic engagement, community reporting, or citizen journalism is a plus.

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