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Lindii Peace Foundation

Information And Communication Officer - Borno

Maiduguri, Nigeria

Senior Public Affairs Officer

Closing: Jul 9, 2024

5 days remaining

Published: Jun 3, 2024 (31 days ago)

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Qualifications and Experience
Applicant must possess:
  • Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (minimum of Second Class Lower Division) in Mass Communication, Public Relations or a related field of Study from a recognised University;
  • Have a minimum of ten (10) years post NYSC relevant work experience in the Public Affairs Department of a reputable organisation, or in the editorial Department of a reputable media outfit;
  • Applicants who have not majored in Mass Communication (or any of the related field of study), who possess graduate diploma in Mass Communication are also eligible.
  • Possession of higher degree and membership of the Nigerian Institute of Public
  • Relations is an added advantage.

Desirable Attributes:
Applicants must:

  • Be able to use Personal Computers, MS Office software package and have knowledge of web-based systems;
  • Be a team player with good inter-personal skills and be open and able to lead change;
  • Possess influencing, analytical and communication skills;
  • Be an organiser/planner with ability to be flexible and to be able to successfully implement ideas.
Responsibilities
Qualifications and Experience
Applicant must possess:
  • Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (minimum of Second Class Lower Division) in Mass Communication, Public Relations or a related field of Study from a recognised University;
  • Have a minimum of ten (10) years post NYSC relevant work experience in the Public Affairs Department of a reputable organisation, or in the editorial Department of a reputable media outfit;
  • Applicants who have not majored in Mass Communication (or any of the related field of study), who possess graduate diploma in Mass Communication are also eligible.
  • Possession of higher degree and membership of the Nigerian Institute of Public
  • Relations is an added advantage.

Desirable Attributes:
Applicants must:

  • Be able to use Personal Computers, MS Office software package and have knowledge of web-based systems;
  • Be a team player with good inter-personal skills and be open and able to lead change;
  • Possess influencing, analytical and communication skills;
  • Be an organiser/planner with ability to be flexible and to be able to successfully implement ideas.

Specific Duties and Duties
The successful applicant will be assigned duties in the Public Affairs Department and will be required to perform the following duties among others:

  • Writing press releases and rejoinders of the Council;
  • Writing of reports and speeches for various functionaries of the Council;
  • Building and maintaining a professional and cordial relationship with the media and stakeholders of the Council;
  • Keeping abreast of important reports/stories in the media particularly those related to the Council;
  • Drafting and placement of advertisements/advertorials in the media;
  • Organising press briefings, courtesy visits and other events of the Council;
  • Production of dated publications including diaries and newsletters;
  • Overseeing the operations of the Customer Service Section.

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