EUROPEAN UNION JOB OPENING IN NIGERIA

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 European 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