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 the tropics. 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.
We are recruiting to fill the vacant position of:
Job Title: Events and Partnership Assistant
Ref. IITA-HR-NRS2016-008
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)
Position/Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
- Support the development and maintenance of good working relationship with the media (Radio and Television);
- Facilitate and support communication among partners, extension agents in targets and spill over states;
- Facilitate and organize training for key players along vitamin A Cassava Value Chain;
- Conceive, plan and produce events such as field days exhibition, workshop, seminars, product launches etc. to meet HarvestPlus set objectives;
- Liaise with partners/institution to ensure HarvestPlus brand and standards are respected in all events;
- Ensure HarvestPlus is represented in relevant events as a means of promoting, showcasing and sharing innovation along vitamin A Cassava Value Chain;
- Identify and follow-up partnership, group, institutions and companies needed to scale out HarvestPlus activities;
- Provide support to the country manager on advocacy issues;
- Collect, collate and provide relevant data on activities engage in;
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualification, Experience and Skills
Qualification & Experience
- OND in Mass Communication or related field with minimum of 3 years’ experience in a related field.
Skills and competences
- Be able to follow instruction and work independently where necessary.
- Possess good organizational skills and demonstrate ability to work under pressure.
- Be available to work outside office station and hours where necessary.
- Display high energy level.
- Agree to intensive travel.
Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
23rd February, 2016.
Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package.
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