Communication Assistant at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture - HarvestPlus
Employment Nigeria
17-Jan-2018
IBADAN ,
Administrative
POSITION : Communication Assistant
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.
Responsibilities
Communication and Event Support:
- 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
- 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
- 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:
- 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
- Develop and design concepts, graphics and layouts for HarvestPlus communication materials (Brochures, pamphlets, flyers, banners, etc)
- Maintain brand consistency throughout all HarvestPlus communication materials
Social Media and Website management:
- 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
- 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
Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
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