Research & Executive Assistant at Afrihood Development Company

Position Summary

The Research and Executive Assistant will serve as key support to the founder, acting as a global insights curator, content creator, social media strategist, and executive aide. This role demands a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a passion for faith-inspired analysis, digital media, and basic video production.

Responsibilities span monitoring global trends, conducting in-depth research, producing engaging content across platforms (including capturing, editing, and publishing videos), managing social media, and providing executive support, including travel accompaniment for content capture. The assistant will function as a versatile content creator, handling basic video capturing of activities, editing footage infused with researched insights, and publishing on social media.

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria, with opportunities for travel and direct collaboration with the founder.

Key Responsibilities

The role is structured around four core pillars—Research, Content Creation, Social Media Management, and Executive Assistance.

Research

• Continuously monitor trending global issues in economic, social, and political spheres using tools like news aggregators, social media alerts, and analytical platforms to stay ahead of developments
• Conduct thorough research on diverse opinions, mainstream narratives, and unpopular truths, sourcing from academic journals, think tanks, faith-based resources, and alternative media to provide balanced, insightful analyses
• Analyze issues through a faith-centered lens, dissecting them to reveal theological perspectives and insights relevant to African contexts

Content Creation & Video Production

• Capture basic video content of founder's activities and events
• Edit footage with researched insights and contextualization
• Produce engaging written content across multiple platforms
• Maintain quality and consistency in all published materials

Social Media Management

• Manage social media accounts and publishing schedules
• Develop and implement social media strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Engage with audience and monitor platform performance

Executive Assistance

• Provide comprehensive support to the founder
• Manage scheduling, correspondence, and administrative tasks
• Accompany founder on travel for content capture and event documentation