Position Summary
 
The Communications Officer will work closely with members of the GROW team to coordinate access by women farmers to a range of information including agricultural production, marketing, nutrition and gender. Together with the GROW Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, the Communications Officer will work to carry out the GROW communications strategy by collecting photos, updating social media, writing client stories and covering GROW activities that demonstrate the impact the program is having in the lives of participating farmers. The Communications Officer will serve as the point person to manage communications by collecting, storing and sharing engaging information both internally with the GROW team and MEDA Headquarters, and externally with partners, clients, donors and other partners.

Duties

•   Provide support and coordination for gathering agricultural information, market information and information relating to nutrition and gender.
•   Assist with evaluating the most effective approaches in reaching women and continue building linkages that will strengthen women’s access to a full range of information on an ongoing basis.
•   Engage in facilitating access to information and monitoring its use by women.
•   Implement the GROW communications strategy by collecting photos and stories that demonstrate the program impact.
•   Assist with writing client stories, blogs, press releases and articles.
•   Work with GROW team to gather engaging news and information to share on social media platforms.
•   Collaborate with the GROW team to create communication materials for trainings, workshops, marketing materials for rural farmers, partners and other target audiences.
•   Carryout other communication and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University degree, preferably Masters, in Economics, Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, International Development or related field.
•   Strong writing, photography, social medial and graphic design skills.
•   Independent, self-directed and highly motivated.
•   Knowledge of international and business development concepts.
•   Demonstrated understanding of working cross-culturally.
•   Appreciation and support of MEDA's faith, values and goals.
•   Fluency in Dagari and/or Sisaali will be an added advantage

Location: Upper West Region

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit letter of application and resume to:-

grow@meda.org

Closing Date: 01 January, 2015

•   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted