The
Directorate of Technical Aid Corps, Ministry of Foreign Affairs is by this notice, inviting suitably qualified Nigerians, for recruitment as Volunteers into the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps Scheme. Prospective Volunteers would be required to render lecturing and research services in the Universities of Rwanda and The Gambia, respectively in the capacity below:
Job Title: Lecturer
Locations: Rwanda and The Gambia
College: Arts & Social Sciences
School: Journalism and Communication
Summary
- The Scheme is an important tool of Nigerian Foreign Policy, designed to foster South-South Cooperation by way of providing manpower assistance in specific areas of interest on request from African, Caribbean and Pacific (APC) Countries.
- Prospective candidates must be highly proficient and must possess the required core competences in the underlisted fields of study.
Core Competences
- Teaching reporting and writing skills for the news media (from beginner to advanced classes)
- Spearheading the production of the students’ newspaper
- Mentoring students on adopting a writing and reading culture
- Acting as a writing coach for students of all levels (with me large classes) ‘Ability to teach writing skills across different media platforms-online, broadcast and print is an added advantage
Eligibility
- Lecturers with PhD or Masters Degree in Print Journalism and professional practice with four years experience.
Application Closing Date
20th September, 2017.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a type written application with the following details below:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Photocopies of relevant certificates (All foreign certificates are to be authenticated by the Federal Ministry of Education)
All applications should be addressed and sent to:
Director (Programmes),
Directorate of Technical Aid Corps,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
No. 35 Alex Ekwueme Way,
Jabi District,
P.M.B. 102,
Garki Main Post Office,
Abuja.
Note: Candidates who had previously undergone orientation exercise and who possess the above qualifications are still eligible and therefore need not apply.