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Communication Officer
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Full-time
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Posted 6 days ago
Job Description

Position: Communication Officer

Closing Date: 4 June 2025

Contract: 1-year renewable contract Location: Ibadan

DUTIES:

  • Develop and implement communication strategies to support project objectives.
  • Develop, manage, and publish engaging content across digital platforms, including social media, websites, newsletters, and official reports.
  • Draft press releases, feature articles, and other media-related materials to enhance project visibility.
  • Monitor media coverage and manage timely responses to media inquiries.
  • Support communication plans for events, including the preparation of invitations, press kits, and promotional materials.
  • Support internal communication efforts to ensure project teams are well-informed and aligned.
  • Coordinate media relations and foster stakeholder engagement to strengthen project outreach.
  • Track projects communication activities and prepare detailed reports.
  • Provide recommendations to enhance communication effectiveness and audience engagement.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations or related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:

  • The ideal candidate must:
  • Demonstrate excellent writing, editing, and digital content creation skills.
  • Be proficient in managing social media platforms, as well as skilled in photography, graphic design, video editing, and digital marketing.
  • Exhibit strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Thrive under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Be willing and able to travel for work-related assignments.

Benefits

REMUNERATION:

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

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