Church & Public Relations Officer at the Bible Society of Nigeria

The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) believes the Bible is for all Nigerians. Traditionally, the work of the BSN is to make the Bible available and affordable. The Society has come to see that provision of the printed text, however well-presented, is only a part of the task. To achieve the most effective and meaningful distribution, the BSN also recognizes the need to develop programmes, using all forms of media to stimulate and facilitate encounter with the biblical text in Churches and public places. We actualize our mission through five major functions, namely: Translation, Publishing, Distribution, Programmes and Fundraising.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Church & Public Relations Officer

Location: Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will among others do the following:
• To raise funds for the execution of projects and programs of the organization.
• Relate with and service existing donors/members of the organization.
• To prospect and enlist new donors/members.
• Be an active team member of programs & events planning for the organization.
• Relate with and speak at Churches/Christian bodies’ fellowship to enlist their support for the organization.
• Effectively manage assigned donors/members to ensure their maximum endorsement and support for the organization.
• Undertake other assigned responsibilities pivotal to the smooth running and success of the BSN.

Personnel Specification

• Minimum qualification of a University Degree or HND Certification in the Social Sciences or Humanities
• Strong command of written and spoken English
• Good computer literacy with proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• The person must be an excellent marketer with a proven track record of meeting targets.
• Digital marketing skills are strongly desired.
• Excellent team player with great relationship management skills
• Ability to relate with Churches of all denominations in the spirit of ecumenism.
• Ability to develop flawless and impactful letters and proposals.

Application Closing Date
29th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their typed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photocopies of their credentials to "the General Secretary / CEO" in writing via: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applicants must be willing to learn and must be practicing and committed Christians with good testimonies of turning point experiences.