The main responsibility is to develop and implement strategies to communicate and promote the objectives and goals of the NTS. The Specialist should also develop and implement strategies to raise awareness of the process of gathering information in the field and invite households to participate in the targeting process. Key tasks include facilitating positive media and publicity campaigns, creating positive internal environment and fostering good community relations.

Key Responsibilities

•   Oversee/supervise the design and production of a National Public Information Campaign, and associated materials (advertisements, radio and TV infomercials, etc.)
•   Lead the preparation of a  national communication plan for the National Targeting Process
•   Establish the guidelines for the design and oversee/supervise the production of the printed materials (such as posters and brochures) for the local Public Information Campaign to be used by Partners Organizations in the field.
•   Supply of posters and brochures to the Partner Organizations for distribution in target districts/regions.
•   Supervise implementation of the Public Information Campaign at the Regional and District level.
•   Collaborate with all stakeholders to develop and implement a good internal and external communication strategy.
•   Compile data from a wide variety of sources for the purpose of monitoring issues related to the NTS.
•   Coordinate media relations and public relations for the purpose of assisting as district liaison with various community groups and individuals and advising staff on public relations implications.
•   Develop and maintain strategic networks of people and institutions to disseminate NTS-related news and information.
•   Maintain information updates for the NTS and MoGCSP website, for the benefit of other Social Protection programmes
•   Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, the MIS specialist, the Operations and Logistics Specialist of the NTS and the Communications Unit of the MoGCSP in monitoring communication activities.

Reporting Responsibility
In the discharge of his/her duties, the Communications Specialist will report to the NTU Coordinator. He/she will prepare and submit quarterly reports to NTU Coordinator

Duration of Assignment
The Contract will last for one (1) year initially, but renewable for a second year subject to satisfactory performance

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least Master's degree in public relations, journalism, communication, or marketing or any relevant field.
•   A minimum of five (5) years professional experience, ideally with some experience with social protection programmes.
•   Excellent communication skills, particularly in dealing with multiple Ghanaian languages,
•   Ability to hand's multiple projects under time and resource pressure.
•   Be detail and results-oriented, and having strong experience of budget processes and evaluation of outcome analysis
•   Comprehensive knowledge of media operations and expertise in the field of public relations and release of information for publication.
•   Proven ability to develop communication strategies related to organizational policies in collaboration with a diverse team.
•   Extensive knowledge and experience in the application of theories, principles and practices of communication as they relate to public information services
•   Knowledge of the latest advances in effective use of digital and social media for effective corporate communication, including (ideally) online communities, search engine optimization and other digital tools
•   The applicant should be a solutions-oriented person with excellent communication and managerial skills
•   Demonstrated ability to build, manage and work in a team and work under pressure
•   National/international experience in Social Protection is an advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested individuals are requested to submit typewritten letters and curriculum vitae (CV) for the positions described above.

THE CHIEF DIRECTOR
MINISTRY OF GENDER, CHILDREN AND SOCIAL PROTECTION
P.O.BOX MBO 186
ACCRA, GHANA

Closing Date: 09 December, 2012

•   Letters should clearly be marked "MoGCSP - NTU Personnel"
•   For further enquiries, contact the MoGCSP or the National Coordinator, GSOP (tel: 0302-770246)