Communications Assistant at the US Embassy of Nigeria

• The incumbent provides graphic, photographic, and video support for internal Mission purposes under the supervision of the Management Officer. 
• The incumbent is responsible for implementing large process improvements in internal communications.
• Will manage multiple projects of this type throughout the year, while providing graphic, photographic, and video support for internal Mission purposes. 
• The incumbent will develop and manage a print studio and create Mission Nigeria’s graphic design output for internal communications. 
• Taking into account USG policy and the commercial aspects of working for a publishing house, the incumbent strategically analyzes design needs and creates products that responds to those needs. 

Job Knowledge:

• Expert understanding of digital photography is required. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry-standard design software, such as Quark, InDesign or Illustrator plus photo-editing software, including Photoshop is required. 
• Good knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction is required. 
• Good knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform via written, oral, and visual media is required. 
• Good understanding of audio-visual technology is required.