Jobs at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

JOB DESCRIPTION

We seek a skilled and experienced Communication Officer to join our team at IITA-BIP. The Communications Officer is in charge of managing and enhancing the organization's public image, handling internal and external communications, and producing internal newsletters for the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that enhance awareness and visibility for the IITA-BIP and provide support for coordinating and leading all communication of all its projects and businesses. The role involves content creation, media management, social media engagement, and stakeholder relations to promote the project's objectives and progress.

Knowledge / Skills / Competencies:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Digital and social media literacy
• Media relations
• Creativity
• Expertise in managing and mitigating reputational risk
• Analytical skills
• Understanding of resource management and operational procedures
• Knowledge of Branding
• Cross-cultural awareness
• Problem-solving skills including the ability to prioritize and think quickly

Terms of Reference (ToR)

Developed Communication Strategy:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy  for BIP, its subsidiaries and all its businesses and projects

Create and Manage Content:

• Draft, edit, and produce high-quality written and visual content for various channels, including press releases, newsletters, reports, social media, and the project website.
• Oversee the project’s presence on social media platforms, including content scheduling, audience engagement, and performance analysis.

Media Relations and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain relationships with local and national media outlets.
• Organize press briefings, media tours, and interviews with key project stakeholders.
• Maintain active communication with project stakeholders, officials, development partners, farmers, and the general public.

Managed Events and Activities:

• Support stakeholders and consultants on events, workshops, field days, and other public activities, ensuring effective communication before, during, and after events.

Monitoring and Reporting:

•  Prepared reports on communication activities and media engagement for newsletter publication.
• Coordinate with project partners and stakeholders to align communication efforts.
• Provided communication support to joint initiatives and collaborations

Requirement:

• MSc, B.Sc., HND, in Communication or related areas
• A minimum of 2 (two) years’ working experience performing a similar role in a structured environment.
• Experience working with international research institutes, development organizations, and the public sector.
• Ability to coordinate team in multi-organization teams and manage consultants.
• Technical skill: Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) or video editing tools is an added advantage
• Readiness to travel both scheduled and at short notices

Benefits

We offer highly competitive salaries, equally attractive benefits, excellent working conditions, and a pleasant campus environment.

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Duration: 6 months’ renewable          

Slot 2 Positions

DUTIES:

• Maintain accurate and precise records, ensure activity tracking, and demonstrate methodology.
• Work cross-functionally with IITA colleagues to ensure requirements for all areas are met effectively and on time.
• Assist in developing and maintaining documented standards for procurement governance and processes, resulting in value for money and outcomes and minimizing procurement risk.
• Ensure on-time delivery, challenge non-compliance in areas of responsibility, monitor and update purchase order progress reports
• Monitor and track daily/weekly supplier deliveries by liaising with the Shipping Office, IITA Limited staff, and the Receiving section of the Stores.
• Develop and maintain a reporting system that measures the contribution of the procurement processes.
• Promote excellent customer service, identify, review, and implement strategies to improve service, quality, and efficiency.
• Maintain strong team relationships among colleagues and community groups, both formal and informal, across all levels.
• Assist in reviewing tender documents for compliance with stipulated standards.
• Manage contracts assigned to vendors/contractors to ensure compliance with specifications, service, quality, and delivery standards.
• Work in line with SOP 16 and CGIAR No 6 and mapping out tracking strategy or methods by hierarchy or position, value, criticality, and importance.
• Facilitate expenditure reviews to identify opportunities to add value through improved procurement techniques.
• Ensure the security of the department property and assets and maintain a commitment to the care of all property and assets.
• Ensure active involvement in the procurement of cloud storage system.
• Attend to vendors/visitors, moving procurement payment memos to FD for payment process, issuing POs to vendors, and providing customer service to all categories of internal and external customers.
• Assist the Support office in organizing work schedules, meetings, seminars, and workshop
• Assist in raising of Requisition (internal & RFP).
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION:                        

• National Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment. Experience in agricultural-related domain is an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES:

• The ideal candidate must:
• Have strong negotiation and time management skills, creative thinking and risk management skills.
• Have understanding of the supply market intelligence, familiarity with technology and system for procurement.
• Have the ability to collaborate effectively and perform metric analysis.

Closing Date: 16 October 2024