The Kaduna State Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in conjunction with World Bank, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the implementation of the World Bank Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement And Livelihood Support Improvement Project (APPEALS) in the capacity below:
Job Title: Communication Officer
Location: Kaduna
Functions and Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of SPC, the specialist will develop and implement communication strategy, and programmes, and other IEC materials for the project
Qualifications and Experience
- Master's degrees in Development Communications, Mass Communication, MBA, Agricultural extension, and related discipline
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in development communication
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to prepare multimedia content e.g. features, articles, press releases, blog etc
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain partnerships with media organizations
- Well-developed understanding of social media and digital communications.
- Communications experience in a private or public-sector environment highly regarded.
- Experience with Content Management Systems
- Manage and maintain the website in collaboration with ICT/MIS officer
- Responding to media queries
Application Closing Date
12PM; 7th February, 2018.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to:
Office of the Commissioner,
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry,
State Secretariat,
Yakubu Gowon Way,
Kaduna State.