Communication Officer

at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Location Lagos, Nigeria
Date Posted September 22, 2021
Category Communication
Job Type Full-time
Currency NGN

Description

Nature of Work (Job Description)

  • Communications Officer is in charge of managing and directing a company or organization’s public relations, create and produce internal newsletters for the organization.
  • Act as a spokesperson for the organization, Maintain personal and professional competence and awareness.
  • Write, edit and distribute various types of content, including material for websites, press releases, marketing materials and other types of content that take the message to the public.
  • Conduct online advocacy, develop unit budget and provide monthly report on unit activities.

Required Experience / Training

  • Bachelor's Degree, HND or M.Sc in Linguistics, Mass Communication, English, Creative and Visual
  • Arts or related field.
  • 2 to 5 years of social media, public relations or other communications experience.

Skills / Expertise

  • Understanding of resource management and operational procedures
  • Communication and listening skills.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Understanding public media needs
  • Ability to keep calm in distressing situations
  • Proficient computer skills. Also typing and data entry
  • Interpersonal, negotiation and persuasive skills
  • Problem-solving skills including the ability to prioritize and think quickly

Work Location:

  • Ibadan, may be required to travel.

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

  • Detail-oriented - quality and precision-focused
  • People-oriented - supportive and fairness-focused

This Job Is:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends required
  • Holidays required
  • Overtime
  • On call

Salary
To be decided

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Pension
  • Lunch
  • Training
  • Conducive work environment
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