Job Description

Post title: Project Officer West Africa Post No: N/A

Organisation Unit: International Development Date compiled: August 2017
Office

Fixed Term Contractor for 12 months

16,000-17,000 GBP per annum to be paid quarterly. Payment will be made at the bottom o
the scale depending on experience.
Immediate line manager: Regional Manager for Africa and International Marketing Manager

Purpose:
To represent the University in West Africa, in particular Ghana and Nigeria, with a view to generate
new enquires, support applicants and develop the alumni network in order to increase student
enrolments from this region.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

1. To deliver upon ambitious and challenging recruitment targets within Nigeria and
neighbouring West African countries.
Generate high quality enquiries and applications through in-country activity at fairs,
exhibitions and other in country activities
Support the marketing communications content for campaigns aimed at students
Co-ordinate the implementation of the international conversion strategy within set
territories, providing candidates and their families with information, support and guidance
from initial enquiry through to enrolment
Provide world class customer service to students, parents and stakeholders
Support the social media presence of the IDO by sourcing new stories and responding to any
new enquiries.
Develop West Africa Francophone countries as a new market for NTU
Assist in planning trips for incoming NTU faculty staff

2. To contribute to the development and delivery of a recruitment strategy for an agreed

geographical territory:
Research and identify opportunities within tier 2 and 3 cities in Nigeria for additional
student recruitment.
Embrace the Nigeria Ambassador campaign, working with current advocates and help to
locate future students to lead the strategy for the future.
Provide management information, market intelligence and other reports on territories for
IDO and colleagues within the University- considering our key competitors within this
research.
Keep abreast of qualification and academic equivalences in West Africa

3. To plan and deliver a series of focused promotional activities in your territories, including:
Attendance at appropriate education fairs and exhibitions
Presentations to groups in schools, universities and other education providers
Conduct information sessions for students and their parents

4. To develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders within set territories, including
recruitment agents, feeder providers, sponsors and the British Council
 Support NTUs agent network to ensure NTU offers sector-leading service levels and support
Regularly visit partner and agent offices, conducting staff training and holding student
interview sessions to generate high quality student applications to NTU.
Build relationships with other key influencers and sponsors in market to positively manage
the reputation and build the profile of NTU in your territories

5. To contribute to the overall implementation of the Universitys strategy within an

international context:
Involvement in the wider role of international development in delivering the Universitys
strategy
Keep abreast of strategic developments at institutional, sector and international level and
feeding back competitor information to the Regional Manager

6. Support the alumni network:

Arrange and attend alumni activities within Nigeria and Ghana ensuring the events are well
reported and the alumni team are updated

7. To undertake other relevant projects, to be decided upon from time to time and any other
duties assigned by the Regional Manager or International Marketing Manager.

Special requirements:
Requires extensive travel within Nigeria to 1st, 2nd and 3rd tier cities by air and car
Require frequent travel outside Nigeria
Candidates must be prepared to work irregular hours - including weekends and occasional
public holidays.
Valid travel documents required with no record of being denied a visa to the UK or West
African countries.
This role will involve you working from home in Lagos, Nigeria.
Valid permission to work in Nigeria