Communication Assistant at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

DUTIES: 

• Produce content for IITA communication channels, such as the IITA Web site, Radio IITA, IITA TV, print and online media platforms, with a focus on gender, social science, agribusiness, and IITA innovations.
• Develop and write impact stories/blogs/posts for the weekly institutional newsletter (Talking Drums).
• Assist the media team in planning and covering events, and reporting and writing stories.
• Provide support for gender, social science, and agribusiness using various media including newsletters, social media, radio and TV, and other online platforms.
• Backstop science communication to enhance learning and uptake of research-generated knowledge.
• Develop science stories/blog posts from journal articles.
• Conduct interviews with scientists on IITA innovations and research outputs.
• Support media outreach and campaigns on IITA innovations, gender, youth, and agribusiness.
• Promote IITA’s visibility through effective storytelling and advocacy.
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION:

• BSc/HND in Communication, Journalism or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Be experienced in simplifying technical and complex subject matter.
• Have storytelling ability.
• Have very good verbal and written skills.
• Have good interview skills, good interpersonal relationships.
• Have knowledge of media monitoring, graphic, and CMS software’s.
• Have basic photography skills.