Job Identification: 20108
Organization: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Grade: NO-A
Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Initial 6 months, up to 9 months)
Application Deadline: 28th April, 2026, at 00:55
THE CONTEXT
Nigeria is home to one of the world’s youngest and most digitally active populations. In an era where narratives around migration, displacement, and humanitarian response are shaped in real-time on social platforms, IOM Nigeria is seeking a strategic and agile National Communications Officer for Social Media.
This role is critical for safeguarding IOM’s public reputation, countering misinformation, and ensuring that our digital presence is timely, audience-focused, and data-driven.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Strategic Platform Management
- Oversee the daily management and growth of IOM Nigeria’s official platforms (X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube).
- Maintain a comprehensive posting calendar aligned with national milestones and institutional priorities.
- Ensure all content reflects IOM branding, ethical storytelling principles, and institutional messaging.
2. Real-Time Monitoring & Risk Mitigation
- Proactively monitor social media for mentions of IOM Nigeria and broader migration trends.
- Identify and flag sensitive issues, misinformation, or reputational risks to the Chief of Communication.
- Track trending conversations to ensure IOM remains a relevant and leading voice in migration discourse.
3. Campaign Implementation & Content Deployment
- Execute thematic digital campaigns in collaboration with the Media and Content Creation units.
- Adapt captions and visual messaging for different platforms to maximize engagement and reach.
- Coordinate with field offices to capture real-time updates and success stories from project sites.
4. Analytics & Performance Reporting
- Monitor performance metrics (reach, engagement, follower growth) to identify top-performing content.
- Prepare periodic data-driven summaries to inform the mission’s broader communication strategy.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, Marketing, or International Relations.
- Experience: * Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in social media management, specifically within the Nigerian digital ecosystem.
- Proven track record in social media monitoring, risk management, and performance analytics.
- Experience in humanitarian or public sector communications is a distinct advantage.
- Skills: * Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to adapt tone for various digital audiences.
- High level of digital literacy and familiarity with scheduling and analytics tools.
- Sound judgment and discretion when handling politically nuanced or sensitive issues.
- Languages: * Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
- Knowledge of Nigerian Pidgin and other local languages is a strong asset for community engagement.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Inclusion & Diversity: Promotes cultural differences and encourages inclusion.
- Professionalism: Maintains composure and competence in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.
- Communication: Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.
- Teamwork: Collaborates across units to achieve shared goals and optimize digital results.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the IOM online recruitment portal:
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Zero Tolerance: IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and discrimination.
- Recruitment Integrity: IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Agility: This selection process may be used to staff similar positions for a period of 24 months.
Lead the conversation on migration in Nigeria’s dynamic digital landscape.