Digital Communication Assistant at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Ref:IITA-HR-NRS2017-0026B
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (3 year renewable contract)

Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Organize and manage the media asset bank and archiving both in Communication Unit and Data and Information Management Unit;
• Take a logical approach to image management and supply the image database repository with meta tagging information using prescribed tools;
• Process, upload, store, retrieve and manage research images in compliance with Open Access Policy
• Provide support, respond to enquiries and requests for images from researchers, colleagues, clients and other databases on media assets;
• Assure copyright compliance for images and other media assets;
• Conduct training on image management, metadata tagging, and related topics;
• Prepare periodic reports on IITA image repository;
• Perform any other duty assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• B.ScHND in Agriculture, Science, Communication, Library Science, Management or related field with at least three (5) years’ experience, preferably performing same role.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Be proficient in using computers, archiving and some graphic and imaging applications.
• Have good communication skill.

Remuneration

• We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment