African University of Science and Technology (AUST) Recruits Communication and Outreach Officer

African University of Science and Technology (AUST) is a private, pan-African co-educational, graduate research university located in Abuja, Nigeria. It is the fist of world data institution established by Nelson Mandela Institution (NMI) for Knowledge building and advancement of science and technology in the sub-Saharan Africa. Its principal objective is to contribute to the training and development of a critical mass of world class scientists and engineers that will become technology leaders industry captains dedicated to developing solutions to African problems. The University is supported by donor agencies and development partners namely the world Bank group, Altman Development bank African Capacity Bursting Foundation, United Nation University, ECOWAS, the Federal Government of Nigeria, Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation. Petroleum Technology Trust Fund, Nigerian top Banks, top Nigerian Telecom companies and international organizations and universities worldwide.

In pursuance of this objective, our clients, African University of Science and technology and Nelson Mandela Institution have contracted us, Brandeis Associates, Human Resources Training and Management consultants, to search and recruit from across Nigeria, Africa and the world for immediate employment, the best and brightest faculty persons Assistant Professors Associate Professors and full Professors in the field of Material Science and Engineering Petroleum Engineering, Computer science Pure and Applied Mathematics and theoretical Physics.

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) have granted the two institutions, AUST AND NMI the sum of USD 3.6 millions towards the support for capacity building initiative of AUST in Science and Technology, and the University intend to apply part at this amount to cover the recruitment and remuneration of the position stated below.

Job Title: Communication and Outreach Officer

Location: Abuja

Duties and Responsibilities

• The communication and outreach officer will be responsible for managing and implementing the communication policies of the two institutions (AUST & NMI) to achieve best possible understanding of the institutions' policies and programs by host communities, relevant stakeholders, students, African and Nigeria governments, donor agencies, customers, international communities and all those that can influence positively the growth and development of the Institutions.


• Duties and responsibilities include developing the communication policies and strategies that will project and protect good image of the institutions.


• Hamonize the institutions with their environments, manage and maintain the institutional identities through effective public communication.

Qualifications/Experience/Selection Criteria
(including skills, knowledge):

• Must possess a minimum of Masters Degree in Mass Communications, English Language or Public Relations


• Minimum of five (5) years Experience in Print or Electronic Media Organization, Public Relations firm, Public Communication Department of University.

Remuneration

• Salary and conditions of service are very attractive and comparable with other universities of similar international status in Nigeria. It attracts benefits to live in abuja.


• Duration:
  Three years. The first year is probation period, after which the contract will be renewed for a minimum of another two years.
  
  Application Closing Date
  5th October, 2013
  
  Method of Application
  Interested and qualified candidates should:
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