Communication Officer at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Duties

• Develop and implement projects communication strategies.
• Create and manage content for social media, websites, newsletters and reports.
• Draft press releases, articles, and other media materials.
• Monitor media coverage and respond to inquiries.
• Support communication plans for events, including invitations, press coverage, and publicity material.
• Support internal communication efforts to keep project technical teams informed.
• Coordinate media relations and stakeholder engagement.
• Track projects communication activities and prepare reports.
• Provide recommendations for improving communication strategies.
• Perform any other duty as may be directed by the Supervisor.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• BSc / HND in Communications, Public Relations or related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have strong writing, editing, and digital content creation skills.
• Be proficient in social media management, photography, graphic design, video editing, and digital marketing.
• Be able to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Have the ability to interact, communicate effectively and work in a team with people of diverse background and views.