Job Opportunity for Staff Writer at Nextier Capital Limited

Nextier Capital Limited is an investment and multi-competency advisory
firm with a primary focus on agriculture, power and petroleum. With
offices in Abuja, Enugu, and Lagos, we provide a full range of services
to our clients with a goal of becoming their most trusted advisor.

We achieve this goal by providing counsel to our clients in the areas of
policy design, strategy consulting, performance management and
research. At Nextier, we are focused on helping our clients achieve
excellent results.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Staff Writer

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• Staff Writer, IMPACT! – A Quarterly Policy Magazine of Nextier.

General Summary

• The primary responsibility of the Staff Writer is to manage
  Nextier’s quarterly magazine, IMPACT!, and produce superior written
  content that supports Nextier’s objectives of driving sustained impact
  in Nigeria’s public sector.
• This position is also responsible for managing content across
  Nextier’s corporate and affiliated websites, and ensuring they are
  regularly updated.
• The Staff Writer will work with other Nextier policy analysts to
  produce thoughtful and superior written content across web and print
  platforms.
• The Staff Writer will work collaboratively with Nextier’s design
  team to create compelling print and online materials that are
  attractive to Nextier’s key audiences.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Write daily/weekly blog posts for IMPACT! magazine website that
  highlight Nextier’s core objective of driving sustained impact across
  Nigeria’s public sector.
• Oversee upkeep and maintenance of Nextier and IMPACT! Websites
• Building traffic for Nextier and IMPACT! websites and bringing in a new audience
• Work closely with Nextier’s senior leadership to decide content objectives and focus.
• Direct an online editorial strategy to promote Nextier’s
  objectives of driving sustained impact across Nigeria’s public sector.
  This will be achieved through an aggressive online media strategy that
  will reach several target audiences, including key decision makers and
  influencers in public sector institutions in Nigeria.
• Write, edit and produce four IMPACT! magazines annually, working
  with other Nextier policy analysts and a graphic designer to ensure
  attractive and prompt delivery, as well as working with Nextier’s
  quality assurance team to ensure technical accuracy and relevancy. This
  includes magazine planning, writing and production oversight.

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to write quickly and effectively in a fast-paced working environment.
• Basic understanding of WordPress and related systems.
• Superb interviewing, writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to approach problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm and innovation.
• Must be a proactive team player and have a positive, customer service attitude.
• Original thinking, the ability to think independently, and problem solve both within the team environment and independently.
• Interest and curiosity about the governance challenges facing Nigeria.
• Ability to synthesize complicated technical or policy documents quickly and accurately for a lay audience.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure while maintaining humour and high energy.
• Ability to adapt to a fast changing environment, manage multiple
  assignments and coordinate with all levels within the organisation.

Education and Work Experience

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree with a Second Class (Upper Division). A Master’s Degree would be an added advantage.
• At least two years experience in a knowledge-focused company. Consulting experience will be an added advantage.
• Experience with technical or policy writing is a plus.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a copy of their resumes to: info@nextierlimited.com

Deadline  30th October, 2015.