Communication Officer at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

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