Media & Communication Officer at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Media & Communication Officer 

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Contract
Duration: 2 - year renewable

Responsibilities

• Create media contents (print, broadcast, and internet) by exploring all ILRI West and Central Africa activities
• Conduct and cover interviews with stakeholders and recipients of ILRI's projects and interventions
• Provide advice on public relations campaigns and the production of promotional materials
• Create digital library, YouTube content, and monitor activities on LinkedIn
• Support the Communications Unit in West and Central Africa
• Coordinate and execute all training organized by ILRI
• Provide support for all training organized by ILRI-Nigeria, including post-training visits, activities, and reporting
• Cover communication, advocacy, and knowledge management for ILRI West and Central Africa
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements
Qualification:

• Master's Degree in Communication Studies and other related courses from a reputable institution. 
• The ideal candidate must have a minimum of six (6) years' experience in performing a similar role in a well-structured environment. 
• Professional certifications is an added advantage.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Be Proficient in Adobe Premier, VSDC, CANVA, Corel Draw, GIMP, and other design / video editing software
• Be adept at troubleshooting, problem-solving, and have hardware/software knowledge
• Have excellent attention to detail, active listening, and clear communication skills
• Have the ability to identify issues, plan improvements, measure success, and iterate
• Be Adept at resolving technical issues across hardware (printers, connectivity), multimedia equipment, and various gadgets. Quickly learns and adapts to operating and set up new devices
• Have News editing, Media Content Creation and Management skills
• Have Graphic Design and Video Editing skills
• Be capable of handling a range of IT tasks, including multimedia equipment setup.

Application Closing Date
9th May, 2025.