{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

A Leading Communication consulting firm in Accra requires a qualified person to fill the position of: ASSISTANT MANAGER, DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION

Responsibilities and Duties:

Purpose

To facilitate development programmes through the use of effective communication approaches.

Duties

•   Coordinates  efforts in gathering data for the development and implementation of community relations / communication strategies and plans
•   Develops and implements community development strategies and plans to project client’s reputation in communities.
•   Advises on project community / stakeholder engagement activities.
•   Leads in community engagement and mobilization activities.
•   Supervises and facilitates efforts by individuals or organizations to earn the social license to operate among local communities.
•   Leads client’s community communications activities.
•   Leads and coordinates effective, meaningful communication between clients and their local communities.
•   Leads the process to identify and draw issues from the local communities, advises on and implements appropriate communication approaches for managing the said issues, supports community relations activities.
•   Leads development and management of public, consultation and disclosure efforts among local communities.
•   Reports all stakeholder engagements in the timely manner using appropriate methods.
•   Supports the preparation of mailing list and distribution of project-related information materials to the media and other stakeholders.
•   Develops, updates and manages stakeholder engagement register. Support communication research activities in communities
•   Rolls out community relations plans with the support of Community Relations Manager and Senior Community Relations Officer.
•   Supervises scouting and issue identification in project areas to inform stakeholder mapping analysis.
•   Generates reports on all activities undertaken during implementation of project.
•   Keeps and maintains project related stakeholder registers.
•   Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Remuneration package

•   Attractive
•   Exposure and learning opportunities

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First degree in Communications or related discipline
•   Membership of  the Institute of Public Relations (IPR) or other recognized Professional Communications Bodies

Technical Competencies (key job knowledge and skills):

•   Must have significant knowledge and working experience in a similar position
•   Good communication skills – oral and written
•   Negotiation and Influencing skills
•   Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and work long hours when required.
•   Ability to think strategically and translate into realistic action plans
•   Must be a team player
•   Computer literate
•   Networking (interpersonal) skills
•   Must have good project management skills
•   Ability to multi-task

Supervisory/Managerial Competencies:

•   Ability to plan and organize work assigned to direct reports/team members

Personality Competencies:

•   Mature
•   Creative
•   Innovative
•   Team  player
•   Effective planning
•   Organized

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should reach us and be addressed to:

africahr3@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 22 March, 2015

{Ministry of Food & Agriculture,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

Background:
The Government of Ghana led by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), in collaboration with the World Bank and USAID has, over the past two years, been  implementing the Ghana Commercial Agriculture Project (GCAP).

The project is to improve the investment climate for agri-business and establish inclusive PPPs aimed at increasing on-farm productivity and value addition in selected value chains. The project has four components:

•   strengthening investment promotion infrastructure and facilitating secure access to land;
•   securing PPPs and small-holder linkages in the Accra Plains;
•   securing PPPs and small-holder linkages in the area under the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA); and Project Management and Monitoring & Evaluation.

The broad activities under each Component are as the following:

Component 1: Strengthening investment promotion infrastructure, facilitating secure access to land. This component promotes a secure investment climate that clarifies and strengthens the rights and obligations of investors, government and affected communities, and support an improved mechanism for facilitating access to land by reducing the search costs to potential investors through an expansion of a database of land suitable and available for investors and by building on nascent mechanisms for actively matching potential investors with suitable land owners.

Component 2; Securing Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and smallholder linkages in the Accra Plains. This component focuses on the identification and realization of private investments in the agricultural value chain through irrigation-based PPPs in the Accra Plains, (ii) New focus on rehabilitation of selected smaller irrigation schemes. There exists a number of other non-performing irrigation assets in both the Accra Plains and the SADA zone, rehabilitation and modernization of which presents a profitable entry point for GCAP investment.

Component 3: Securing PPPs and smallholder linkages in the Savanna Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) region. This component involves the identification and realization of private investments in the agricultural value chain through PPPs. Investors could be local or international and would cover both production and processing activities as well as ancillary businesses. It will also strengthen community benefit sharing mechanisms by directly supporting smallholder linkages through out-grower schemes and contract farming arrangements as well as other improved arrangements for benefit sharing through corporate social responsibility and revenue management at the local level

Component 4: Project Management and Monitoring & Evaluation. This component finances ihe operational costs of project management including monitoring and evaluation activities. It would also include necessary training and capacity building for the staff.

Objectives Of the Assignment:

•   The Communications Specialist will be part of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of the Ghana Commercial Agriculture Project and will assist in providing leadership in designing and implementing an effective communications strategy to sustain project activities, assure a high level of transparency and access to information, provide venues for feedback to all stakeholders and mobilize support and appreciation for the various reforms and policies needed to move and improve Ghana’s agribusiness climate.
•   Reporting to the GCAP Coordinator, the Communications Specialist will ensure that the GCAP has a unified and accurate public image. !n so doing, he or she will develop both internal and external communications and presentations, set design standards and guidelines for communication materials. He or she will inter alia cultivate relations with the media, civil society and other stakeholders, monitor the news regularly, establish a network of communications persons at all levels. The complete list of essential duties and responsibilities is presented below.

Scope of Services:
The Communications Specialist will undertake, inter alia, the following tasks:

•   Develop a Communications Strategy and Work Plan for the project
•   Lead the development of a communications strategy; prepare an implementation plan for the strategy.
•   Begin the implementation of the communications strategy.
•   Refine and review the communications strategy, its objectives and audience segmentation.
•   Inform and educate relevant stakeholders about the GCAP.
•   Develop a series of materials – press kits, newsletters, information briefs etc. – aimed at explaining the Government’s policy on the projects as well as giving details on individual measures.
•   Establish a calendar of “Key dates” around which to build communications events”.
•   Devise a media relations plan to ensure proper understanding of the individual economic reform measures and promote interest on related topics.
•   Answer reporters’ queries and facilitate their research.
•   Write and disseminate press releases on newsworthy events
•   Co-ordinate the different government communications efforts on the project
•   Determine the suitability of individual activities to be sub-contracted to local media agencies and provide inputs to the Terms of Reference for these contracts.
•   Co-ordinate full and open communications across government.
•   Build consensus and rally support for the project.
•   Establish a network between the GCAP, Ministry of Food and Agriculture and other departments and audiences to facilitate the flow of information.
•   Co-ordinate workshops/seminars for top officials of departments and other stakeholders.
•   The specialist shall be in charge of ensuring the production and dissemination of quality documents produced the auspices of GCAP (e.g. documents produced by Consultants that have to be edited by a professional editor and then turned into attractive publications).

Performance Criteria:
The consultant will be expected to deliver in a very time conscious manner outputs for the overall implementation of the GCAP communications component. These include but are not limited to:

•   Produce a comprehensive communications program for the project, within the first 30 days commencement of this job.
•   Produce an implementation plan outlining proposed campaign methodologies and timelmes within the first 45 days of commencement of this job.
•   Lead and coordinate the implementation of the communications program and show tangible and measurable results by the end of the contract period.
•   Establish a system of effective and efficient internal communications to ensure that all internal stakeholders are well informed and updated about project implementation within the first 30 days.
•   Produce relevant IEC materials including a Q&A brochure and a project brief document within the first 60 days of commencement of this job.
•   Produce a disseminate quarterly project newsletter.
•   Establish a good feedback mechanism necessary for on-going improvement of the communication strategy to ensure that the messages developed for each target audience are tested with the first three months of commencement of this job.
•   Prepare a set of monitoring indicators for a quarterly evaluation of the performance of each activity based on the objectives set for the communications strategy.
•   Work with MOFA ICT unit for MOFA website update on the project.

Common Considerations:

•   Remuneration:   Competitive salary
•   Terms of Payment: Payments will be made in equal end-of-month payments of agreed amount subject to completion of core reporting responsibilities as laid out in the Assignment Work plan.
•   Location: Accra (but with country-wide scope}
•   Duration:  Two (2) years (renewable yearly based on satisfactory performance)

Qualification Required & Experience

Successful applicants will have a strong knowledge of communications processes. As the position involves dealing with a wide range of stakeholders and organizations, it is also important that the Communications Specialist has good knowledge of how the government operates in Ghana or in similar environments. The prospective candidate should have:

•   An honors degree in communications, social sciences or related field.
•   At least 5 years post-qualification experience in public communications.
•   Experience in handling, managing or overseeing public communications under international donor funded projects will be an advantage.
•   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required.

Must demonstrate:

•   Excellent strategic thinking as well as proven capacity to carry out similar assignments
•   Strong managerial skills and proven record of achieving results
•   Solid understanding of communication tools and mechanisms
•   Working knowledge of the laws and ordinances governing public communications
•   Appreciation of ICTas a powerful communication tool
•   A working knowledge of personal computers including word processing, and presentation applications
•   Knowledge of/experience with World Bank basic fiduciary procedures desirable
•   Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing), speak persuasively, express complex issues in simple terms and present ideas clearly and concisely
•   Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, vendors and the public
•   Demonstrated interpersonal and diplomatic skills
•   Proven ability to seize opportunities as they arise, work with a variety of stakeholders and promote their participation in the project implementation process
•   Experience in conveying complex technical information to different audiences, packaging it accordingly and distilling essential messages
•   Capacity to work under tight deadlines and to handle potentially controversial and/or very sensitive issues that require clarity, accuracy and speedy responses
•   Proven ability to work in a collaborative, team environment
•   A working knowledge of Ghana’s agriculture sector.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified  and  interested applicants should  send application  letters with copies of curriculum vitae, certificates and other relevant documentation to:

The Chief Director
Ministry of Food and Agriculture
P O Box M 37
Accra, Ghana

For further information please contact:

Ghana Commercial Agriculture Project (GCAP)
Ministry of Food Agriculture (MOFA)
P. O. BOX M 37

cs@gcap.org.gh
Tel: +233-0302686948

Closing Date: 18 March, 2015

{MRC Unit,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

The Medical Research Council Unit in The Gambia is a leading centre of excellence in medical research. We have a well-equipped Biomedical Engineering Department that is fully responsible for the management and in-house maintenance of over 1,700 clinical and laboratory biomedical technologies, with a total asset value of over £4 million. The Department’s team of Biomedical Engineering Technologists have been factory service trained on sophisticated technologies including flow cytometry, diagnostic imaging, automated chemistry & haematology analysers and safety cabinet certification among others.

Job Description

•   Are you passionate about” engaging the public with science7 Do you have significant experience in the communications field? We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated communications professional 10 join the Medical Research Council Unit (MRC) in The Gambia.
•   You will enhance the profile of MRC Unit, The Gambia, engage society with our work and make our research findings more visible and accessible to a wide range of audiences. This is an exciting full i::ne role that will involve developing and implementing a communications strategy, including a programme of pubfic engagement activities.
•   As the leading research centre in sub-Saharan Africa, the MRC Unit in The Gambia has been carrying out internationally competitive research into tropical medicine for more than 60 years. Our current research agenda focuses on four themes: Disease Control and Elimination, Child Survival, Nutrition and Vaccmology, Looking towards the future, we are aiming to push forward into new and challenging areas, reflecting changes in national and global health priorities.
•   The salary will be paid in Grade 1 of MRC Unit, The Gambia’s pay scale at a net monthly salary of 117, 727 Gambian Dalasi. This converts to a take home pay of approximately $2, 737 per month using the prevailing Dalasl/USD exchange rate. For displaced staff the package will include rent-free furnished accommodation, flights, displacement allowance for spouse and children, contribution to school fees and shipment of personal effects.
•   Please note that the salary will be paid in Gambian Oalasi and the USD figure quoted above is only given as a guide using the prevailing USD/Dalasi exchange rate.
•   The appointment is for three years initially and is subject to a probationary period of six months.

Qualification Required & Experience

Person requirements:
Essential

•   You will have an Honours degree in Communications, English, Management or other relevant subject(s).
•   You will be goal oriented, with significant initiative, proven expertise in writing, editing and proof reading, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to deliver projects on time and on budget.
•   You must have good attention to detail, experience of supervising staff, excellent IT skills and experience of working in developing countries.

Desirable
Knowledge of Gambian current affairs, culture and health behaviour, good understanding of medical research and health issues, fluency in French and local language(s).

Location: Gambia

How To Apply For The Job

An application form and further details are available from hr@mrc.gm. Please send your application, to include a covering letter explaining why you would like the job, your CV and an example of your written work, to:

Human Resources Office:
Vacancy for: Head of Communications
MRC Unit, The Gambia
P. 0. Box 273 Banjul

E-mail:hr@mrc.gm 
Website: www.mrc.gm

Closing Date: 11 March, 2015

MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates a strict no smoking policy.

{IBIS,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

IBIS is an International Non Government Organisation which has been operating in Ghana since 2001.

Job Summary

IBIS seeks to engage a Communications Specialist to manage and coordinate all communication-related activities under the USAID-funded Ghana Strengthening Accountability Mechanisms (GSAM) project. The five-year project is being implemented by CARE, ISODEC and IBIS to strengthen citizen oversight of capital development projects to improve local government transparency, accountability and performance.

Duty Station: National CARE – GSAM Office, Accra, but with regular travels to project target districts/communities across the 100 project districts in Ghana.

Reporting To: Chief of Party (COP)

Job Functions and Responsibilities

•   Develop, implement and monitor all Communication and Media Plans related to the project;
•   Support the packaging and dissemination of information on district performance audits through appropriate channels to targeted citizens;
•   Lead in the preparation and dissemination of bi-annual bulletins on citizens assessment of district assembly performance and craft key campaign messages, strategies and dissemination plans on the project;
•   Support CSOs to develop and issue policy briefs and position papers on performing and non-performing district assemblies and build capacity where necessary;
•   Facilitate all engagements with the mass media and forge a collaborative relationship for the delivery of the project’s communication goals;
•   Identify and develop appropriate communication channels to keep all stakeholders informed about the progress of implementation and promote effective and regular dialogue amongst all the stakeholders to increase participation and buy-in;
•   Work with Zonal Project and M&E officers to ensure Gender Sensitive and Inclusive Communication in the GSAM project nationwide;
•   Organize and generate public support for special events and activities as well as supporting advocacy and influencing activities by planning GSAM’S participation, including preparation of information materials (e.g., press releases, summaries, project fact sheets etc), and necessary logistic arrangements.
•   Provide the required communications inputs to project reporting and carry out any other duties and responsibilities that might be assigned by the Chief of Party.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A degree or Advanced Degree in communication or journalism.
•   At least five years practical professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media.
•   Fluency in English required, excellent communication skills and demonstrable writing skills
•   Knowledge of current theories and practices in communication research, and the role of mass media.
•   Ability to research, analyze, evaluate and synthesize information.
•   Ability to draft clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form; specific skills in writing press releases and articles/stories for traditional and electronic media.
•   Proven ability to effectively manage relationships with media representatives, government officials and other GSAM partners.
•   Proven ability to work as part of a team.
•   Knowledge of computer systems, Internet navigation and various office applications, specifically interactive digital media.
•   Knowledge of photography and or use of video
•   Proven ability in working with publisher, Coral Draw or other publishing software
•   Knowledge of speech writing and Ability to write at short notice.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates for the above positions should submit their expression of interest and detailed CVs to:-

jobs2015@ibisghana.org

PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION AND SPECIFIC ZONE YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.  

Closing Date: 20 February, 2015

OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH; WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY WOMEN, TO APPLY

{Ministry of Gender Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

The Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) is a cash transfer programme started by the Government of Ghana (GOG) in 2008. It is targeted at the extremely poor, vulnerable and orphaned children, and the elderly. The objective of the programme is to reduce poverty by increasing consumption and promoting access to universal social services.

The Department of Social Welfare (DSW) in the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MOGCSP), implements the LEAP programme.

The programme has over seventy two thousand (72,000) beneficiary households with an average of people per household. The number of beneficiary household is set to be increased to 200,000 by 31st December, 2015
To enhance LEAP implementation and improve upon programme delivery at the national, regional and district levels, the World Bank, through the Ghana Social Opportunities Programme (GSOP) is strengthening the management and administration of the programme.

The Training and Communication Manager will have the overall responsibility for the national coordination all training activities needed for LEAP and all other partner organizations’ staff. His/her responsibilities include the supervision of training consulting firms in the design of training modules, preparation of tenders for consultants needed for training, scheduling of training activities and monitoring of-trainings throughout the country.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Update and cost LEAP’S Communications action plan, tead the implementation of activities, and update the plan on a quarterly basis as needed.
•   Prepare Communication Campaign Action plans and strategies whenever requested.
•   Design main features of national and local campaigns, by organizing design of print media such as posters, banners, hand outs etc;
•   prepare technical requirements for any needed tendering process and lead the technical evaluation process
•   Lead the design process of the LEAP website in close coordination with the relevant MIS staff and secure regular update of the site.
•   Write articles and press releases on LEAP activities, such as local success stories, special events etc. to be published on LEAP website.
•   Design a National Training Plan for LEAP staff on the Programme, specifically its objectives, project cycle and specific processes and roles and responsibilities of the respective departments;
•   Supervise the work of the Training Consulting Firm for the training’on different operational process; this includes the design of the Training, the preparation of presentations, handouts for trainees etc.
•   Prepare procurement plans and budgets for communication and training activities for LEAP.
•   Prepare logistics for training execution on national level (renting of training halls, hiring of trainers, scheduling of training sessions, procurement of materials etc.)
•   Design and prepare further trainings as needed for the programme implementation; for example, organize trainings for staff on Case Management procedures, payment procedures for all financial staff and programme staff, etc.
•   Prepare technical sections (Terms of Reference) of tender documents for the hiring process of external experts needed for a) the design of training modules b) the preparation of training materials, c) conducting of training sessions etc.
•   Prepare, in coordination with the M&E sub-unit, regular monitoring schedules of training activities in the field and conduct monitoring spot visits.
•   Design a standard Training Evaluation Form, to be used for the operational evaluation of training sessions.
•   Directly coordinate with the ten regional offices in regard to their training activities and communications operations.
•   Review regional training reports and prepare cumulative reports on training activities to the Operations Manager on quarterly and annual basis and as requested.

Reporting Responsibility:
In the discharge of his/her duties, Training & Communication Manager will report to the Leap Coordinator. He/she will prepare and submit quarterly reports to Leap 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

•   University Degree and at least 5 years of experience in communication, and planning and implementation of training and capacity building.
•   The candidate must have the ability to work under pressure and strong Organizational skills.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Only shortlisted individuals will be contacted. Letters of Intereste clearly  marked: “MoGCSP-LEAP PERSONEL” should be received by the close of work on or before Tuesday, December 9 2014 and addressed to:

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

Attn: Mr. Mawutor Ablo (tel: 0208164216/ 0242628598} Director, MoGCSP
For further enquiries contact the MoGCSP or the National Coordinator, GSOP(tel: 0302-770246)

Closing Date: 09 December, 2012

Note: MoGCSP reserves the right not to hire for the position(s) if it determines that a candidate suitable for the position(s) was not identified. For such an event the position(s) so affected will be re-advertised

{International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Nov-2014};

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) with its headquarters in the US implements the Ghana Strategy Support Program under a memorandum of understanding with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Job Summary:

Within the framework of the Ghana Strategy Support Program (GSSP), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is seeking a full-time Communications Assistant to assist the Country Program Coordinator in editing and review research briefs for external outreach activities. The incumbent will draft and edit all GSSP related material for dissemination to different audience. The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the GSSP Program Leader, but will be employed directly under IFPRI’s organizational host in Ghana, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). The employer of record will be IWMI and employment policies, compensation and benefits of IWMI will apply to this position. Interested applicants must have authorization to work in Ghana.

Essential Duties:

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

Writing and Editing (75%)

•   Write and edit research and policy briefs
•   Edit working and discussion papers
•   Edit reports

Other Tasks (25%)

•   Assist in maintaining GSSP website by writing blog posts on GSSP news and events.
•   Conduct web searches of news outlets and record and document media coverage of IFPRI, GSSP
•   Assist in the communication and execution of seminars
•   Update, maintain, and manage the GSSP databases and email contact lists
•   Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Masters’ degree in English language, Communications, or a related field
•   2-3 years of experience editing and drafting reports, research papers and briefs
•   Excellent English writing and editing skills
•   Ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
•   Attention to detail and highly organized
•   Excellent computer skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should send their application and detailed resume, with names and addresses of three referees to:

IFPRI-Ghana@cgiar.org

Closing Date: 31 October, 2014

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

An international public agency is seeking applicants to fill the following positions for its offices at Cantonments, Accra.

Job Purpose

The communication and knowledge management (KM) Specialist will support communication, documentation and knowledge sharing requirements for a large public health project, with overall aim of conveying accurate and timely information about project work and lessons learned

Key Roles and Responsibilities

•   Develop and implement the project’s communications & KM strategy
•   Develop and track a project documentation plan
•   Contribute to the development of project overview and documentation materials

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Previous donor-funded project experience with high-quality writing, editing and proofreading skills
•   Master’s degree in communications, journalism, public health, or other related field
•   3 – 5 years work experience required in communications, marketing, knowledge management, global health, or public relations fields preferred

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants must submit CVs and cover letter to:-

recruitghana2@gmail.com

or apply by mail to:-

Recruitment,
PMB CT 134, Cantonments, Accra

Please place the name of the position on the subject line of the e-mail or on the postage envelope.

Closing Date: 12 September, 2014

{Ministry of Gender Children and Social Protection,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Apr-2014};

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: 21 April, 2014

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