Job in Edo State for a Media Relations Officer at The Women’s Health and Action Research Centre (WHARC)

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The Women’s Health and Action Research Centre (WHARC) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 1993 to promote the health and social well-being of women through action-research, evidence-based advocacy, training and service delivery on reproductive health with special emphasis on girls and women. WHARC works in 18 Nigerian states, with headquarters located in Benin City, Edo state.


The Benin office now wishes to immediately appoint self-motivated, innovative and proactive individuals to fill the under-listed post:

Job Title: Media Relations Officer
Location: Edo State
Job Description

• The position holder will lead the media communication activities of the Centre.
• She/he will be responsible for developing and implementing a media strategy, ensuring that the centre’s activities are captured in both the old and new media platforms and that key audiences are reached.
• The objective of this office is to ensure that WHARC’s research activities and results are reported to broad audiences in ways that would enable proper understanding of such results and their utility for improving policies and programs in reproductive health

Person Specifications

• Possession of an HND/OND in Journalism, Mass Communication and public relations
• Previous experience in the media or working with a public relations outlet will be an advantage
• Deep knowledge and experience in the use of computer, especially use of social media
• Some knowledge or experience in the philanthropic sector and in reproductive health programming
• 2 years’ job and employment experience is added advantage.

Method of Application
Applications should be submitted in the form of an application letter for the desired position and a detailed CV that spells out previous experiences. Appropriate contact information along with the names and addresses of three referees should be provided. These should be forwarded to: [email protected]

Note:

• The subject line of the email must be the title of the position being solicited.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
• At that point, the candidates will be contacted and they will be requested to provide supporting letters from two of their listed referees.

Application Deadline 15th February, 2015.

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