SOCIAL MEDIA OFFICER AT TUNJI OLOWOLAFE FOUNDATION (TOF) | SOCIAL MEDIA JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

The Tunji Olowolafe Foundation (TOF) is committed to sustainable digital transformation, empowering communities through  education, primary healthcare, and agriculture. Rooted in excellence and social equity, the Foundation strives to make quality education and digital empowerment a universal right, starting in Are-Ekiti and expanding across Nigeria.

Its flagship initiatives are the Gbemisola Olowolafe Memorial ICT Centre (GOMTECH) and the GOM Community Secondary School (GOMCSS) in Are-Ekiti, Ekiti State, both named in honour of Dr. Olowolafe's late wife. The Foundation also runs a portfolio of education programmes including the Olowolafe Fellows, Project Digi-Teach, Springpod, and the Geoscience Lab, with Ekiti State University as a key institutional partner.

Job Description:

Are you a storyteller with a heart for social impact? The Tunji Olowolafe Foundation is seeking a creative and strategic Social Media Officer to own our digital presence. This role goes beyond simple scheduling; we are looking for a gifted writer who can find the story behind our programme outcomes from GOMTECH and Digi-Teach to the Olowolafe Fellows and transform field visits and development milestones into content that builds genuine community. If you understand the nuances of communicating education outcomes and community transformation, we invite you to help us share our mission with the world.

Requirements:

• Content & Storytelling: Own the monthly content calendar across Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and TikTok. Translate complex programme data and human experiences into compelling, shareable narratives.

• Copywriting: Produce high-quality long-form content (LinkedIn articles, op-eds, impact summaries) and platform-specific short-form copy that maintains a consistent, purposeful voice.

• Visual Direction: Brief and quality-control graphic designers, photographers, and videographers to ensure all visual output aligns with our brand standards.

• Platform Management: Manage our digital presence, ensuring consistent engagement with our target audience of students, educators, donors, and government stakeholders.

• Influencer & Creator Relations: Identify and collaborate with creators and influencers in the education and social impact space to extend our reach.

• Performance Tracking: Produce monthly reports on reach, engagement, and follower growth, using data-driven insights to refine our digital strategy and paid media spend.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience: 3–5 years of professional experience in social media, digital communications, or content creation.

• Sector Expertise: Demonstrable experience working within the social impact, education, NGO, or development sector.

• Writing Skills: Exceptional ability to craft both long-form and short-form copy with a portfolio that proves your ability to drive engagement.

• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using Meta Business Suite, LinkedIn Page tools, and basic analytics platforms. Proficient in Canva or similar design tools.

• Personal Attributes: Proven ability to manage multiple platforms simultaneously without compromising on voice or quality.

• Advantages: Experience in a foundation or university setting, familiarity with the Nigerian EdTech landscape, basic video editing skills, and an existing network of media contacts.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a brief Cover Note (no more than one page) outlining their relevant operations experience and motivation for this role to: adedoyin.omidiran@gmail.com using "Social Media Officer, TOF" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, early applications are strongly encouraged.