Press & Information Officer Recruitment for the Delegation of the European Union to the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Posted on Thu 25th Nov, 2010 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (2 comments)

Delegation of the European Union to the Federal Republic of Nigeria is recruiting for Press & Information Officer.

Position Title: Press & Information Officer

Job No: 4785
Description
The press & information officer is expected to provide professional expertise to the Delegation and lead all phases of the information and communication work such as, liaising with the local and international media; Developing cooperation relationship and establishing a contact database on media; Communicating and Handling press and public inquiries on the activities of the European Union in general, and the European Union Delegation to Nigeria in particular; Advising and assisting the Delegation in information and public relations activities including coordinating interviews, press conferences and press releases; Generally developing and implementing the Information & Communication Strategy of the EU Delegation as may be directed by the Head of Delegation.
Education and Experience
University Degree preferably in Journalism / Communications.
Computer literate and desktop publishing.
A minimum of 10 years professional experience as a Journalist in the print or electronic media.
Work experience in the area of communication with development agencies, diplomatic missions or international organizations would be an advantage

General Information
For all this position, candidates must be full computer literate, fluent in English, other Nigerian languages is an advantage as would be French. 

Remuneration
The gross remuneration will be fixed according to the EU salary grid and will be raised depending on years of relevant professional experience. The EU Delegation provides its employees with an attractive remuneration medical reimbursement and pension scheme.

Application Deadline
17th December, 2010

How To Apply
Application letters should cite the post on a motivation letter and enclose a c.v and should be sent by email only to: delegation-nigeria-recruit@ec.europa.eu

The Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria applies a policy of equal opportunities. Background information on European Union activities in Nigeria can be found on the Delegation's website: www.delnga.ec.europa.eu