Assistant National Secretary at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ)

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is a network of media professionals founded on March 15, 1955 in Lagos. It was established among others, for the purpose of advancing the safety, protection and welfare of Nigerian journalists. The union is an independent professional and trade organization without political, tribal, religious, ethnic or ideological leaning. As a trade union cum professional body, the NUJ has the responsibility of pursing and pushing for the interests of its members especially in the areas of working conditions and the rights, freedom of expression, safety, job security, fair remuneration, gender equality, inclusiveness of those with disability and fight against all forms of discrimination.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant National Secretary

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• He/she shall be a full time employee of the union.
• He/she shall assist the Deputy National Secretary.
• He/she would be assigned responsibility as the case may be by the leadership of the Union.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess an HND or Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism or any related discipline.
• He/she must have adequate knowledge of the Union and ability to speak and write fluently in English language.
• A post graduate qualification and knowledge of the French language will be added advantage.
• Applicants must be Computer literate and have ability to use all Microsoft office packages.
• He/She must be a senior journalist with cognate experience in editorial positions and must have worked in a reputable media organisation for not less than 10 years and has adequate knowledge of the profession and the Union.
• Age: 30 and above.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letters (must be in applicants' own hand writing) and a typed Curriculum Vitae (CV) of NOT more than three (3) pages that should include the names and contacts of three (3) Referees electronically to: [email protected]

Hard copies of Applications and CV can be sent to the following address:
The Advertiser,
Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ National Secretariat,
Plot 131, Cadastral Zone, Sector Center A,
Jahi District, Off Mabushi Ultra-Modern Market Road,
PO Box 4350, Abuja,
Nigeria.

Note: All applications should carry the position being applied for as subject matter

Application Deadline  26th July, 2023.