The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the positions below at the Institute’s
Headquarters, Ibadan.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
this link: .
http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application.
this link: .
http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application.
Closing Date: 4th June,
2013
2013
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and
particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.
particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.
Please note that only short listed candidates will
be contacted
be contacted
