We’re an award-winning non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. At IITA, there are a number of R4D fields of study, including Biotechnology and Genetic Improvement, Social Science and Agribusiness, Natural Resource Management, and Plant Production And Health.
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Position:
Communication Technician II
Locations: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)
Date Posted: 25th July 2017 Closing Date: 8th August 2017
Positions :Communication
Technician II
(2 year renewable
contract)
Ibadan
Responsibilities : Successful candidate will among other
things perform the following duties:
In consultation with the IITA
Communications office; implement
communication strategies and
campaigns to support AfricaYam
project activities.
Support the information
dissemination and awareness
creation through the Yam
Community of Practice (YCoP)
activity of the project.
Capture and write up stories about
AfricaYam work for a diverse range
of stakeholders and publish them on
social media platforms as well as
other formats including video, radio,
stills, website and print
publications.
Carryout purchase requisitions
through Supply chain unit, ensure
efficient travel logistics for project
staff and provide support for routine
office activities
Manage the project’s social media
channels, uploading information
and materials;
Perform any other duties as properly
assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATION
OND in Communications,
Journalism, Media relations
or related degree in social
science with Minimum two
(2) years’ experience in print
or digital media house
preferably in an
international organization
Competencies
The ideal candidate must:
Have excellent written
and verbal
communication skill
(Fluency in French
will be an added
advantage)
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working
conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested applicants should complete the online application at IITA website:CLICK HERE attaching their cover letter with detailed curriculum vitae
saved in a single file in Microsoft Word format no later than two weeks from the date of
this publication. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three
professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct
Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from
female candidates.
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