Job Title: Communication Officer – (SARD-SC) – (2 year renewable contract)
Location: Ibadan, Nigeria
Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the positions below at the Institute's Headquarters, Ibadan.
Responsibilities: The Communication Officer will report to the SARD-SC Project Coordinator through the Communication Office at IITA
Primary Duties:
• Develop, coordinate, and implement a detailed communication plan/strategy for the SARD-SC project
• Facilitate the dissemination of information on SARD-SC project activities through feature writing, press releases and social media
• Prepare and collate project scheduled reports and other documentations
• Promote and publicize SARD-SC project activities and results to various stakeholders
• Write, edit, and produce articles and news stories on project related activities and findings and have these published in project newsletter or other outlets.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with the media including national, regional, and international newspapers, magazines, radio, and television
• Monitor and document stories citing the SARD-SC project and work closely with the project M&E Specialist to ensure that write-ups and reports are captured and properly documented in project reports.
• Maintain the SARD-SC project website and ensure that it is updated regularly with inputs from the different project commodity value chains.
• Develop and package print/web/audiovisual and multimedia materials for the project from different project activities
• Perform any other related duties as assigned from time to time.
Qualification, Experience and Skills:
• B.Sc /HND in Mass Communication or a closely related field such as Agricultural Extension from a recognized University with at least 5 years working experience or a Master's degree in Communication or a closely related field with 2 years working experience.
• Working experience in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams and environments is desirable.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, database management software, Internet-based tools and other electronic communication tools is required.
• Good understanding and knowledge of online social media tools such as Web 2.0 platforms, blog sites, etc.) and writing for the Web.
• An excellent communication skill in English language is compulsory. A working knowledge of the French language will be an added advantage.
• The candidates must also possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
General information: Initial appointment is for two years. Subsequent renewal of the contract will be decided based on research outputs and productivity, and continued need for the position.
Remuneration: We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Method of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft Word format. The curriculum Vitae must also include names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package to IITA website.
Please complete our online application form using the link below.
Closing Date: 4th June, 2013
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