Events and Partnership Assistant at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

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 

• 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.