Communication Officer at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

DUTIES:

• Support in the conceptualization and implementation of all Activity’s communication strategies.
• Contribute to the collation, writing and editing of the weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports.
• Develop communication materials, including pictures, videos, publications, infographics, short documentaries, promotional materials, etc.
• Accompany Activity program staff to the field to capture all relevant media (pictures, videos, short documentaries, success stories, etc.)
• Assist in the graphic design, writing, and editing of engaging, agriculturally tailored, data-driven articles for the monthly newsletter.
• Brainstorm and research ideas for original and consistent content that can drive traffic to the Activity’s social media platforms.
• Draft, schedule and post approved audio-visuals on the Activity’s social media platforms.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATION:

• BSc/HND in English, Mass Communication, Journalism or any other related field with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience performing a similar or related role in a well-structured organization.

COMPETENCIES:

• The ideal candidate must:
• Have experience in research and report writing.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a collaborative multicultural environment.
• Have good ability to co-ordinate, prioritize and organize workloads.
• Have ability to take initiatives and work under pressure.
• Have ability to travel extensively in rural communities of Adama, Borno,
• Gombe and Yobe States.