Project: iDICE Skills-to-Jobs Programme
Programme Implementers: Zhill Systems Limited – North-East Humanitarian Innovation Hub (NEHIH)
Abuja (Project Management Office)/Remote with frequent travel across the six North-East States (Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe)
Reports To: Project Director
Technical Reporting: BPO Services Specialist (Team Lead)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term, Full-Time
Contract Duration: Project-based, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and project requirements.
Programme Background
The iDICE Skills-to-Jobs Programme is a flagship initiative under the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme, designed to expand employment opportunities for young Nigerians by equipping them with globally competitive digital and BPO skills while connecting them to local and international employment opportunities.
Implemented by the Zhill Systems–NEHIH Consortium, the programme seeks to train, certify and facilitate employment pathways for 50,000 young people across the six North-East states through a market-driven approach that integrates technical training, career readiness, employer engagement and job placement.
Position Purpose
The Creative Sector Specialist provides technical leadership for the design, implementation and quality assurance of the programme’s creative economy component. The role ensures that creative sector training aligns with industry standards, employer needs and emerging global trends while supporting employment, freelancing, entrepreneurship and talent export opportunities.
Working closely with technical teams, employers, creative industry stakeholders and training providers, the Specialist will strengthen creative sector partnerships, curriculum quality, innovation and workforce competitiveness across the programme.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Creative Sector Strategy and Programme Leadership
Lead the development and implementation of the programme’s creative economy strategy, identify high-growth creative subsectors, provide technical guidance on emerging industry trends, and support the integration of creative economy pathways into programme delivery.
Technical Programme Design and Curriculum Development
Support the design and review of competency-based curricula covering creative industry pathways, ensure alignment with international standards and employer expectations, and promote project-based learning using relevant digital tools and technologies.
Industry Partnerships and Talent Development
Build partnerships with creative agencies, technology firms, innovation hubs and employers to facilitate internships, mentorships, portfolio development, freelancing opportunities and career pathways for programme beneficiaries.
Innovation, Quality Assurance and Knowledge Management
Promote innovation and creative entrepreneurship, monitor the quality of training delivery, document best practices and labour market trends, support programme reporting, and contribute to continuous improvement through research and stakeholder engagement.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Arts, Digital Media, Multimedia Design, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Film and Television, Animation, Digital Communication, Computer Science (Creative Technologies), Marketing Communications, Entrepreneurship or a related discipline. A Master’s Degree and relevant professional certifications in Adobe Creative Cloud, UI/UX Design, Animation, Digital Marketing or Creative Technologies will be an added advantage.
Professional Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years’ progressively responsible experience in the creative industries, digital media, creative technology or creative entrepreneurship. Experience designing or implementing workforce development, curriculum development or digital skills programmes.
- Demonstrated experience working with creative agencies, innovation hubs, technology companies, employers or entrepreneurship support initiatives.
- Experience working on donor-funded programmes is highly desirable.
Technical Competencies
The candidate should demonstrate strong expertise in creative economy development, curriculum design, digital content production, multimedia, graphic design, UI/UX design, animation, digital marketing, creative entrepreneurship, employer engagement and labour market analysis, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva and Microsoft Office Suite to support high-quality programme delivery and workforce development.
Behavioural Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate strategic thinking, creativity, innovation, leadership and integrity, with excellent communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills. The candidate should also possess strong analytical skills, adaptability, results orientation and a commitment to continuous learning.
Working Conditions
The position is based in Abuja with periodic travel across the six North-East states. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required during programme implementation, stakeholder meetings and field activities.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a current CV (maximum two pages), a current CV (maximum three pages), copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, and the contact details of three professional referees to bpo.northeast@humanitarianihub.org
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Zhill Systems–NEHIH Consortium is committed to promoting equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment. Applications are encouraged from qualified candidates regardless of gender, disability, ethnicity, religion or other protected characteristics. Women, persons with disabilities and qualified candidates from North-East Nigeria are strongly encouraged to apply.