Communication Officer at Niger State Government

Project Background
The Government of Niger State has applied for the financial assistance from the ISDB to reconstruct 82KM Minna-Bida road. This would increase on ridding quality, increase capacity of the road and link to the Federal roads (Minna-Lambatta-Suleja and Bida-Lambatta-Suleja).

The rationale of the Project includes the following:

• Increase movement of goods and services, 
• Reduce accident rates, 
• Revenue generation, 
• Improve access to health facilities and
• Improve access to markets.

Project Components
Government of Niger State palns to reconstruct the existing Minna-Kataeregi-Bida in Niger State. The scope of the project includes:

• Reconstruction of existing carriageway
• Dualization of carriageway (82KM) with interchange at Minna and Bida terminals
• Construction of 2 Nox toll plazas with shopping arcade
• Construction of pedestrian bridges
• Construction of social development initiatives (schools, market, water points, health facilities); and
• Maintenance Programme and Capacity Building  for Project staff.

The Objectives of the Assignment

• The Objectives of the assignment are to provide professional advice and management support to the SPMU  to effectively implement the project. In order to achieve these objective, the SPMU staff would carry out, broad scope of project management activities.

Duties
Duties includes but not limited to the following:

• Administratively responsible to the PC.
• Lead, develop and support implementation of Development Communications strategy and outreach plan for the project.
• In close teaming with other team members and Stakeholders, develop and ensure timely implementation of a work plans on communication and Outreach.
• Oversees the development of appropriate communication and outreach materials, such as publications, posters, banners, flyers, fabrics, T-Shirts and brochures, amongst others, for the various targets groups. Support the creation and administration of communication outlets for the project, such as a website, etc.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Degree in relevant field of study or its equivalent.
• Must have above 4 years experience in communication related assignment.
• Experience in Multilateral Banks finance Project is an added advantage.
• Excellent computer skills.