European Union Delegation Vacancy for Press & Information Officer

 European Union Delegation Recruiting Press & Information Officer 

Recruitments for the delegation of the European Union to the Federal Republic of Nigeria seek for qualified candidate to fill the position below:

POSITION: Press & Information Officer:

JOB NO: 4785

LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria

JOB SUMMARY: 

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 data base 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.

QUALIFICATIONS 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 advantage.

REQUIREMENTS:
 
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.

HOW TO APPLY:

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.deltiga.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 c.v and should be sent by e-mail only to: delegation-nigeria-rccruit@ec.europa.eu on or before 17th December, 2010.