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Communication Assistant
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA)
Job details
Job type
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Contract
Location
Ibadan
Full job description
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable applicants for the positions below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.
Position: Communication Assistant
Contract: 3-year renewable contract
Location: Ibadan
Closing Date: 16 August 2024
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.
Requirements
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.
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.