Facebook Nigeria Vacancies, April 2011 (Nigeria)

Facebook  is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook. As of January 2011^[update], Facebook has more than 600 million active users. Users may create a personal profile, add other users as friends, and exchange messages, including automatic notifications when they update their profile. Additionally, users may join common interest user groups, organized by workplace, school or college, or other characteristics. The name of the service stems from the colloquial name for the book given to students at the start of the academic year by university administrations in the United States to help students get to know each other better. Facebook allows anyone who declares themselves to be at least 13 years old to become a registered user of the website.

Facebook  Nigeria – Are you passionate about making Facebook the best global communication platform? Facebook is seeking a Growth Manager  who is obsessed with technology, social media and business strategy. The ideal candidate will have experience in the consumer Internet and mobile space in Africa, particularly in Nigeria, an extensive network of contacts in the space and a heavy emphasis on marketing, strategic analysis, product management and is a great executor who can make things happen. The Growth Managers at Facebook are responsible for supporting the execution of growth initiatives, identifying growth opportunities that help with the distribution of the Facebook brand online and offline and adding value to the Facebook user experience. The position is a 6 to 11 months contract position based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Job Position: Growth Manager Africa – Contract (Nigeria)

Responsibilities

• Drive local execution of growth initiatives
• Provide market insights – identify and monitor strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats relevant for Facebook’s adoption in Africa
• Influence and Improve the Facebook experience of users in Africa by identifying product / market fit gaps
• Explore, Identify and Evaluate strategic growth opportunities
• Manage mobile, media and developer partnerships
• Be an advocate for developers and for users in Africa

Requirements

• Self-driven, comfortable with a fast-paced, always-on, highly ambiguous start-up environment
• Extensive knowledge of online and mobile business models and Internet/consumer technology
• Proven track record with high standards of professionalism
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong working relationships inside and outside Facebook
• Creative, resourceful, detail-oriented, highly organized
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to meet multiple objectives in an entrepreneurial environment with little supervision
• Extensive experience dealing with partners
• Prior experience working in a high-growth or startup technology company preferred
• PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME IN ENGLISH

How To Apply
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