Public Relations Officer at Imo State University

Imo State University was established in 1981 through law No. 4 passed by the Imo State House of Assembly. Established with the vision of pursuing the advancement of learning and academic excellence, the university has been unrelenting in the pursuit of its mission of becoming a citadel of learning, a community with the trademark of excellence in teaching, research and service to humanity, a catalyst as well as an agent for development.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Public Relations Officer

Location: Owerri, Imo

Job Description

• The Public Relations Officer shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor and for the overall administration of Information and Public Relations Unit, propagating the activities of the University, organizing press briefing and writing rejoinders, whenever necessary, providing expert advice to the Vice-Chancellor on information matters, as well as performing any other related duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidate must possess at least a Master Degree in Mass Communication or English Language from a recognized University with NYSC Certificate or Exemption Certificate, as well as at least two (2) years experience as an Information Officer in any government Institution.
• Membership of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) or evidence of registration in an added advantage.

Salary and Conditions

• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as contained in the Imo State University Condition of Service for Senior Staff.

Deadline: 4th April, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit ten (10) copies of their Applications, Photocopies of their Certificates as well as Curriculum Vitae (CV), including the Names and Addresses of three (3) referees in a sealed envelope marked “Public Relations Officer” at the top left corner of the envelope and addressed to:
The Ag. Registrar,
Imo State University,
Owerri, Imo State.

Note: Candidates should inform their referees to send references on them directly to the Ag. Registrar.