COMMUNICATION OFFICER in Oyo, Nigeria
Job Vacancy at IITA Ibadan
- Industry
- Consulting
- Specialization
- Project Management
- Minimum Qualification
- HND
- Required Experience
- 3 - 5 years
- Employment Type
- Contract
- Gender
- Male or Female
Job Description
Develop, coordinate, and implement a detailed communication planstrategy 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 SARD-SC project website and ensure that it is updated regularly with inputs from the different project commodity value chains
Perform any other related duties as assigned from time to time
Requirements
B.Sc.HND in Mass Communication or a closely related field such as Agricultural Extension from a recognized University with at least 5years working experience or a Master’s degree in Communication or a closely related field with 2years 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 2.0platforms, blog sites, etc and writing for 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 2years. Subsequent renewal of the contract will be decided based on research outputs and productivity, and continued need for the position
