Media & Communication Officer

Position:    Media & Communication Officer

Closing Date: 9 May 2025

Contract:        2-year renewable contract                                   Location:  Ibadan

DUTIES:

• Create media contents (print, broadcast, and internet) by exploring all ILRI West and Central Africa activities.
• Conduct and cover interviews with stakeholders and recipients of ILRI’s projects and interventions.
• Provide advice on public relations campaigns and the production of promotional materials.
• Create digital library, YouTube content, and monitor activities on LinkedIn.
• Support the Communications Unit in West and Central Africa.
• Coordinate and execute all training organized by ILRI.
• Provide support for all training organized by ILRI-Nigeria, including post-training visits, activities, and reporting.
• Cover communication, advocacy, and knowledge management for ILRI West and Central Africa.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

Master’s degree in communication studies and other related courses from a reputable institution. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of six (6) years’ experience in performing a similar role in a well-structured environment. Professional certifications is an added advantage.

 COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Be Proficient in Adobe Premier, VSDC, CANVA, Corel Draw, GIMP, and other design/video editing software.
• Be adept at troubleshooting, problem-solving, and have hardware/software knowledge.
• Have excellent attention to detail, active listening, and clear communication skills.
• Have the ability to identify issues, plan improvements, measure success, and iterate.
• Be Adept at resolving technical issues across hardware (printers, connectivity), multimedia equipment, and various gadgets. Quickly learns and adapts to operating and set up new devices.
• Have News editing, Media Content Creation and Management skills
• Have Graphic Design and Video Editing skills.
• Be capable of handling a range of IT tasks, including multimedia equipment setup.

Benefits

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