EUROPEAN UNION DELEGATION, ABUJA – NIGERIA
RECRUITMENT FOR THE DELEGATION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION TO THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
PRESS & INFORMATION OFFICER: 1 VACANT POST
PROJECT OFFICERS: 2 VACANT POSTS
JOB LOCATION: ABUJA, NIGERIA
PRESS & INFORMATION OFFICER
JOB NO: 4785
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 data base media; Communicating and handling press and public inquiries on the activities of the Eurpean Union in general, and 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 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 desk top 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 added advantage
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates must be full computer literate; fluent in English, other Nigerian languages is an advantage as would be French
The gross remuneration will be fixed according to the EU salary grid and will be raised depending on years of relevant professional experience
The Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria applied 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 The EU Delegation provides its employees with an attractive remuneration. Medical reimbursement and pension scheme
Application letters should cite the post on a motivation letter and enclose a CV and should be sent BY E-MAIL ONLY to: delegation-nigeria-recruit@ec.europa.eu
Deadline for receipt of applications: December 17, 2010
