Communication Assistant Contract Job Apply Now

 

Communication Assistant Contract Job Apply Now

 

 

 

Communication Assistant

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA)

Job details

Job type

  • 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.

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