Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2017-0040 Location: Ibadan, Oyo Contract: 1-year renewable contract Location: Ibadan Duties Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties: Communication and Event Support:
Participate producing various communication materials including brochures, flyers, posters, articles, news stories and technical reports on HarvestPlus activities in Nigeria
Support the development and packaging, print/web/audiovisual/multimedia materials in a variety of formats for donors, and policy makers as well as farmers, processors and marketers
Monitor stories in the print and news media that cite HarvestPlus activities
Provide communication support and documentation for all project activities
Co-facilitate the dissemination of farmer- friendly information on HarvestPlus project activities through features writing, press releases, field days, radio programs and television
Assist in producing unique photography and video coverage for HarvestPlus events/occasion
Support the production of training videos, conducting informative interviews and testimonials aim at promoting HarvestPlus Interventions in Nigeria.
Creative Design:
Develop and design concepts, graphics and layouts for HarvestPlus communication materials (Brochures, pamphlets, flyers, banners, etc)
Maintain brand consistency throughout all HarvestPlus communication materials
Generate creative ideas and develop new design concepts, graphics and layouts
Review all publications and designs materials for errors before printing
Work with all HarvestPlus investors and partners to achieve product branding and packaging standards
Social Media and Website management:
Create and upload engaging social media content using graphics and illustrations to increase awareness and sensitization of stakeholders
Manage all exclusive photographs and video content for HarvestPlus social media platforms
Monitor all social media conversations, mentions, and other activities and provide feedback to questions and comments
Collect and share feedback from social media channels with relevant unit
Assist in updating information on HarvestPlus website
Perform all other related duties that may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Extension, Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field with minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing same role.
Competencies:
Expert use of graphic design software – Adobe Suite, CorelDraw etc; Microsoft Office Applications – Word, PowerPoint, Outlook applications; Cloud data storage tools – Google drive, DropBox, OneDrive.
Adept at using major social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Good skills in writing, editing and proofreading, concept and brand creation
High degree of motivation, initiative, independence, reliability, adaptability, and professional maturity.
Good command of English – possess excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, presentation, client management, social skills.
Remuneration We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
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