Communication Officer is needed at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
JOB TITLE: Communication Officer
Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2020-019
LOCATION: Abuja
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)
Duties
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- In consultation with the IITA Communications office; implement communication strategies and campaigns to support AfricaYam II project activities.
- Maintain website of the Yam Community of Practice (YCoP) through a mechanism of regular updates and communication with relevant stakeholders;
- Develop and Participate in producing various communication materials including brochures, flyers, banners, posters, articles, news stories and technical reports on AfricaYam II project activities;
- Support the development and packaging, print/web/audiovisual/multimedia materials in a variety of formats for the AfricaYam II project;
- Monitor stories in the print and news media that cite activities;
Qualification
- BSc / HND in Mass Communications, Journalism, Media Relations, English Language or related degree in social science with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing related roles in an international organization.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:
- Expert knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Applications – Word, PowerPoint, Outlook applications; Cloud data storage tools – Google drive, DropBox, OneDrive.
- Adept at using major social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
- Good skills in writing, editing and proofreading, concept and brand creation
- High degree of motivation, initiative, independence, reliability, adaptability, and professional maturity.
- Good command of English – possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented multicultural environment.
- Experience in the use of graphic design software – Adobe Suite, CorelDraw etc; will be a plus
Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
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Deadline | 21st July, 2020. |