Public Engagement Assistant Expired

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is recruiting for an Emerging Voices Exchanges Coordinator (Public Engagement Assistant) in its Public Diplomacy (PD) Office.

• Announcement Number: Abuja-2026-016

• Position Title: Emerging Voices Exchanges Coordinator (Public Engagement Assistant)

• Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja

• Open Period: 07/21/2026 – 08/04/2026

• Salary: USD $25,357 / Per Year

• Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)

• Duty Location: Abuja, Nigeria

• Exchange Program Coordination: Design, plan, implement, and evaluate the impact of exchange programs and initiatives tailored for youth, civil society groups, and communities vulnerable to extremist appeals within the Embassy Abuja consular district.

• Audience & Stakeholder Engagement: Identify and engage key local figures, emerging influencers, and public opinion leaders across diverse ethnic, religious, and linguistic groups.

• Event & Project Management: Organize and manage professional exchange projects, including workshops, seminars, digital/in-person conferences, panel discussions, lectures, and camps.

• Budget & Grant Oversight: Develop and oversee project budgets, negotiate agreements with partner institutions, and manage grant fulfillment.

• Interpretation & Content Creation: Provide oral interpretation between English and local languages (Yoruba, Hausa, or Igbo) during public programs and create digital/social media content for outreach.

• Degree: University degree in Communications, International Relations, Education, Marketing, or a related field.

• Mandatory Requirement: NYSC Certificate or NYSC Exemption Certificate is required.

• Years of Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience with communications, public engagement management, or educational duties.

• Environment: Prior experience working in an international, academic, or governmental environment is required.

• English: Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing in English.

• Indigenous Languages: Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing in Yoruba, Hausa, or Igbo.

• Thorough understanding of Nigerian secondary education, youth/exchange programs, and cultural/ethnic factors shaping public attitudes in Nigeria.

• Knowledge of project management frameworks, marketing tools, digital communications, and social media platforms.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, graphic design software, photo/video editing tools, and podcast creation tools.

• Candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust security clearance.