IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of tropical nations. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidates for the position of
Communication Officer at its Headquarters in Ibadan.
Job Title : Communication Officer
Location: Ibadan, Nigeria
Description :
- Develop and implement a detailed communication strategy for the Harvest Plus project in Nigeria;
- Write, edit and produce various communication materials including brochures, flyers, posters, articles, news stories and technical reports on Harvest Plus activities in Nigeria;
- Develop and package print/web/audiovisual/multimedia materials in a variety of formats for donors, traders, policy makers and farmers; Monitor stories in the print and new media that cite HarvestPlus activities;
- Facilitate and coordinate communication among partners, extension services and stakeholders in the vitamin A cassava and maize value chain in target and expansion states;
- Provide editorial and communication support, documentation for all project activities;
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with the media including national, regional and international newspapers, magazines, radio and television;
- Facilitate the dissemination of farmer- friendly information on HarvestPlus project activities through features writing, press releases, field days, radio programs and television;
- Update information on Harvest Plus database;
- Maintain liaison with federal, State and NGO partners in Nigeria
Job Description :
- Develop and implement a detailed communication strategy for the Harvest Plus project in Nigeria;
- Write, edit and produce various communication materials including brochures, flyers, posters, articles, news stories and technical reports on Harvest Plus activities in Nigeria;
- Develop and package print/web/audiovisual/multimedia materials in a variety of formats for donors, traders, policy makers and farmers; Monitor stories in the print and new media that cite HarvestPlus activities;
- Facilitate and coordinate communication among partners, extension services and stakeholders in the vitamin A cassava and maize value chain in target and expansion states;
- Provide editorial and communication support, documentation for all project activities;
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with the media including national, regional and international newspapers, magazines, radio and television;
- Facilitate the dissemination of farmer- friendly information on HarvestPlus project activities through features writing, press releases, field days, radio programs and television;
- Update information on Harvest Plus database;
- Maintain liaison with federal, State and NGO partners in Nigeria
Minimum Qualification & Experience:
MSc in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relation or related field or related field with 7 years experience performing similar role.
Skills & abilities :
- Strong communication skills—oral and written
- Excellent creative writing and investigative journalism
- Attention to detail
- Detailed Oriented
- Good research result reporting skills
- Time management
Personal Qualities :
- Willingness to travel and work in rural areas
- Be able to follow instructions and work independently where necessary.
- Possess good organizational skills and demonstrate ability to work under pressure
Process Status : Short listing In Progress
Application Closing Date
Ongoing
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