{Ecowas Commission,Abidjan-Côte d’Ivoire,Full-Time, GH,Bachelors Degree, 7 years,04 Dec-2015};

•   Department: Specialised Institution
•   Directorate: Programmes & Projects
•   Grade: P3/P4
•   Annual Salary: USD 36,901 – USD 51,637
•   Supervisor: Principal Officer Programmes Support
•   Reference: ECW-GIABA/IM-P/004 /2015
•   Duration: Permanent

Under the supervision of the Director of Programmes and Projects, in collaboration with the Communication and Advocacy Officer at the Secretariat, the incumbent shall head the Information Centre in Abidjan.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Develop active communication and advocacy activities relevant to effective implementation of AML/CFT measures and good  governance    principles in West Africa;
•   Ensure the planning, coordination and control of activities of the Communication and Advocacy Unit;
•   Ensure internal and external visibility of the actions and outcomes of the Unit;
•   Ensure efficient period reporting on activities implemented and the results to the Programme Director;
•   Ensure the coordination of the Units’s staff team;
•   Ensure the collection of information from various sources;
•   Ensure the analysis of current issues and assess their potential impact;
•   Evaluate the effectiveness of information campaigns;
•   Identify and propose topics for the Newsletter, data sheets, public announcements or press releases and other promotional tools;
•   Process interview requests;
•   Participate in the Director General’s sensitization activities in the region;
•   Ensure the processing of various information requests from third parties;
•   Ensure the promotion of partnerships with civil society, particularly the media;
•   Ensure the drafting of the Director General’s speeches;
•   Support GIABA’s National Correspondents’ Network;
•   Establish and manage the Institution’s public information centre;
•   Participate in the improvement and enrichment of GIABA’s website.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication Arts, International Relations, Social Science or any other related field.

Experience

•   Minimum of seven (7) years of proven experience in Communication and Advocacy.
•   A post-graduate degree will reduce the number of required years of experience by two (2) years.
•   Experience with a regional or international organisation is desirable;

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)

•   Excellent knolwedge and good exposure to a range of media, public relations and advocacy issues;
•   Adaptability, innovation, and ability to create network and strategically promote organizational goals and values
•   Ability to analyze the political, social and economic environment;
•   Aptitude to plan, promote and set priorities of training topics;
•   Excellent writing and communication skills.
•   Excellent  computer skills;
•   Ability to work in a team and respect for diversity.

Age

Applicants must not be over 50 years of age at the time of recruitment.

Language

Applicants must be fluent in one of the official languages of ECOWAS: English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an added advantage.

Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants may use the application form to apply indicating the position(s) they are interested in.

Interested candidates should download the application form, fill it and send it together with their CV as an email attachment to the following email address:

applications@ecowas.int

•   Applicants should indicate in the body of their forwarding mail, the title(s) of the position(s) they are applying for.
•   NB: PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH YOUR CERTIFICATES TO THE APPLICATION EMAIL.
•   ANY APPLICATION RECEIVED AFTER THE VACANCY CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
•   Applicants experiencing difficulties sending their application with a hotmail or windows live email account should forward their application via other mail providers such as Gmail, Yahoo, etc. Applicants may also call +2349020946554 for further information.
•   Applicants may also call +2349020946554 for further information. Please call this number from Monday to Friday between 9AM and 5PM (GMT+1).

Closing Date: 04 December, 2015

{Ecowas Commission,Dakar-Senegal,Full-Time, GH,Bachelors Degree, 5 years,04 Dec-2015};

•   Department: Specialised Institution
•   Directorate: Programmes and Projects
•   Grade: P3/P4
•   Annual Salary: USD 36,901 – USD 51,637
•   Supervisor: Principal Officer, Programmes Support
•   Reference: ECW-GIABA/CAO-P/001/2015
•   Duration: Permanent

Under the supervision of the Principal Officer Programmes Support, responsible for the implementation of the GIABA Communication and Advocacy Strategy and and acting as communication link to and from the Secreetariat.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Participate in  research, analysis and monitoring of information on communication products;
•   Assist in the  implementation and monitoring of activity/advocacy/sensitization programmes;
•   Ensure the planning, coordination and monitoring of activities of the Communication and Advocacy Unit;
•   Ensure internal and external visibility of the actions and performance of the Unit;
•   Ensure efficient periodic reporting on activities implemented and relevant outcomes to the Programme Director;
•   Assist in  the coordination of the Unit’s staff team;
•   Ensure the collection of information from various sources;
•   Ensure the analysis of current issues and assess their potential impact;
•   Evaluate the efficiency of awareness-raising campaigns;
•   Identify and propose topics for the Newsletters, data sheets, public announcements or press releases and other promotional tools;
•   Process interview requests;
•   Participate in the sensitization activities of the Director General in the region;
•   Process various information requests from third parties;
•   Ensure the promotion of partnerships with civil society, particularly the media;
•   Draft the Director General’s speeches;
•   Support GIABA’s National Correspondents’ Network;
•   Assist in establishing and managing the Institution’s public information centre;
•   Contribute to the improvement and enrichment of GIABA’s website.
•   Make proposals on all activities pertaining to its mandate;
•   Independently undertake specific missions at the request of the line Supervisor;
•   Accomplish any other task assigned to him/her by the Director General.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, International Relations, Social Science or any other related field;

Experience

•   A minimum of  (5) five years of proven experience in Communication and Advocacy.
•   A post-graduate degree will reduce the number of years experience to three (3) years.

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)

•   Excellent knolwedge and good exposure to a range of media, public relations and advocacy issues;
•   Adaptability;
•   Ability to analyze the political, social and economic environment;
•   Aptitude to plan, promote and set priorities of training topics;
•   Listening and training skills;
•   Fully computer literate;
•   Ability to work in a team.

Age

Applicants must not be over 50 years of age at the point of recruitment.

Language

Applicants must be fluent in one of the official languages of ECOWAS: English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.

Location: Dakar, Senegal

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants may use the application form to apply indicating the position(s) they are interested in.

Interested candidates should download the application form, fill it and send it together with their CV as an email attachment to the following email address:

applications@ecowas.int

•   Applicants should indicate in the body of their forwarding mail, the title(s) of the position(s) they are applying for.
•   NB: PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH YOUR CERTIFICATES TO THE APPLICATION EMAIL.
•   ANY APPLICATION RECEIVED AFTER THE VACANCY CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
•   Applicants experiencing difficulties sending their application with a hotmail or windows live email account should forward their application via other mail providers such as Gmail, Yahoo, etc. Applicants may also call +2349020946554 for further information.
•   Applicants may also call +2349020946554 for further information. Please call this number from Monday to Friday between 9AM and 5PM (GMT+1).

Closing Date: 04 December, 2015

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 2 years,27 Nov-2015};

An advertising agency is looking to recruit professionals for the following position:- Copywriter

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree holder, English and Literature will be an advantage
•   Applicant should have 2-5 years industry experience

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should send their CV to:-

applynowgh@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 27 November, 2015

{Unicef,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 3 years,29 Oct-2015};

Post Title: Editor/ Writer
Type of contract: Consultancy
Duty Station: Accra, Ghana
Duration: 11.5 months
Job level: National Consultant
Closing Date: 29th October, 2015

Purpose:
Provide consultancy services to edit or develop communications and advocacy materials including but not limited to the following: human interest stories, advocacy briefs, brochures, booklets,audio slide shows or video scripts, concept notes/proposals, reports. etc.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•   Edit or develop high value communications and advocacy materials including but not limited to human interest stories, advocacy briefs, brochures, booklets, audio slide shows or video scripts, concept notes/proposals, reports etc.
•   Develop assigned high value communications and advocacy materials.
•   Take high quality photos of high resolutions whenever required.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A university degree in Sociology, Communication Studies, Journalism or a similar field, Master’s Degree is an added advantage;
•   Should have at least three years’ experience in developing and producing communication materials including human Interest stories for various platforms, advocacy booklets,brochures, concept notes. proposals, as well as the ability to shoot high quality images.
•   High responsible sense of Journalistic ethics and in-depth understanding of human right issues
•   Fluent in English (spoken and written)
•   Excellent editing skills
•   Good interpersonal skills
•   Ability to deliver products on time
•   Initiative, flexibility and patience

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To support us in evaluating applications, candidates should submit two samples of previous work that demonstrate their ability to develop high value communications materials e.g.. human interest stories developed, advocacy briefs, brochures, booklets, audio slide shows or video scripts, concept notes/proposals, reports etc. Candidates should also submit five photographs that demonstrate their ability to take photographs.

If interested, please complete the United Nations Personal History form ((P11)) (available at:-
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc) and include a copy of your CV, academic certificates and motivation letter.

Please indicate the title of the consultancy in the subject line and send your application directly to:-

HRghana@unicef.org

Closing Date: 29 October, 2015

Applications submitted without the (P11) form will not be considered

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Qualified Female Candidates are Especially Encouraged to Apply

{African Development Bank,Ghana,Full-Time, GH,Masters Degree, 8 years,04 Nov-2015};

Objectives

The African Development Bank Group is a multilateral development finance institution established in 1964 to fight poverty and promote sustainable economic growth and social progress in Africa. It has made some $110 billion of loans and grants, in more than 4000 different operations. In 2014, it disbursed some $7.3 billion.

The Bank’s communications strategy for the period 2015-2020 sets out two main objectives.

•   To increase the visibility and understanding of the Bank as the African continent’s premier development finance institution.
•   To champion the cause of African development by communicating the Bank’s actions and its advocacy, and thereby to promote economic development (itself).

The Communications and External Relations Department (CERD) is tasked with driving forward this agenda, and coordinating, equipping and empowering a network of communicators across the Bank.

The Communications and External Relations Department is split into two:

•   A Communications Division (CERD.1) carrying out the team’s day-to-day work in media relations, editorial & content, multi-media, design, branding and publications.
•   An External Relations Division (CERD.2) overseeing external affairs and partnerships, as
•   well as coordinating the foundations of Bank communications work in Headquarters and in
•   the field.  CERD.2 also has a ‘Front Office’ function in overseeing all CERD strategy and
•   policy, its institutional relationships within the Bank.

Duties and responsibilities

•   responsibility for the planning, management, implementation, budgeting and evaluation of all tasks within the Communications Division (CERD.1) , i.e.:
•   media relations – supervising relations with media, and especially the proactive relations of working with Divisions to plan a strategic media presence, placing media stories, building media relationships
•   editorial and content – following and covering the Bank’s news agenda across all platforms (web, social media) for audiences both internal and external: ongoing management of weekly news flows; planning forward coverage to focus on countries, projects, themes; writing, editing, translating and posting such stories
•   multi-media work – managing the in-house audio-visual studio; supervising all Bank a/v products from films/documentaries to video clips; taking, managing and storing photographs; ensuring the good architecture and functionality of the website and other media platforms; data basing and archiving
•   design – overseeing execution of graphic design for both print and electronic products, infography, etc.
•   branding – safeguarding and promoting the Bank’s visual and written identity
•   publications – conceiving, writing/editing and giving production support for a coherent Bank literature programme
•   overseeing cooperation with the External Relations Division of CERD (CERD.2, as above: outreach/partnership, internal coordination, policy & institutional relations – there will be considerable overlap)
•   undertaking other strategic, managerial and implementation activities assigned by the CERD Director

Qualification Required & Experience

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

•   At least a Master’s degree in Communications sciences, international relations, economics and/or development studies, journalism, marketing/branding, or related fields.
•   At least eight (8) years of relevant communications experience – especially in the areas of editorial and media relations – ideally in similar roles in international development.
•   At least five (5) years in a similarly demanding and complex management role.
•   Proven record of achievements in development/project/knowledge communications, with a focus on results.
•   Thorough knowledge of international development issues; good knowledge of Africa and its social and economic challenges.
•   Demonstrated oral and written communications skills.
•   Languages: Written and spoken fluency in either French or English, with a very strong knowledge of the other language.
•   Proven leadership skills; proven ability to advise and manage high-volume and high-complexity communications programmes.
•   Demonstrated ability to accommodate high and shifting workloads with tight deadlines under pressure.
•   Proven understanding of communications and branding techniques, and the ability to produce timely and appropriate products including publications, briefing materials, multimedia products and information adapted to the need of various forms of media, and various different audiences
•   Strong strategic and analytical skills.

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 04 November, 2015

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

{FCWC,Tema,Full-Time, GH,N/A, 1 year,28 Sep-2015};

The Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC), an inter-governmental organisation whose objective is to promote regional cooperation to ensure sustainable development of the fisheries resources of the six member countries: Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana. Liberia. Nigeria and Togo, is looking to appoint a Communications Officer to work in the FCWC offices in Tema, Ghana. This is a new position working mainly to provide services to a West Africa Task Force made up of the six countries of the FCWC, as well as to provide general communications support to FCWC.

This role is being introduced to support the West Africa Task Force (W ATF), a three-year NORAD funded project implemented in partnership with Trygg Matt Tracking (TMT), with technical support from NFDS and Stop Illegal Fishing (SIF). The Communications Officer will be working closely with all of these organisations and also contribute to the wider work of the FCWC.

General scope of the Job:

•   Establish and operate the communications department of the FCWC, including the development of a communications strategy
•   Develop a targeted communications strategy and implementation plan for the WATF and lead the implementation of this plan
•   Develop communications materials- flyers. photos gallery for all meetings, including contribution to the organisation of Task Force workshops and meetings as required
•   Coordinate regular digital and print content – create email newsletters, website and social media contents. manage stock and distribution of print materials
•   Monitor activity in national. regional and international news media, digital channels and social media mainly on issues related to the fisheries sector. development and produce reports
•   Circulate press roundups. guidance documents, and project communication, write and disseminate press releases .
•   Organise and manage press events, source images and clear permission for their use
•   Develop corporate network with national, regional and international news media
•   Oversee the design and production of promotional material and website improvement

Other Considerations:
•   Applicant is invited to make a financial (minimum and maximum) proposal for his monthly salary

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Graduate level communications/public relations/journalism qualification.
•   Minimum 12 months of experience of working in a communications environment
•   Fluent in written and spoken French and English
•   Strong relationship management skills team player
•   Self-motivated with strong time management and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
•   Knowledge of various communications channels and techniques, particularly digital and social media

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be sent to FCWC Secretariat at the following address:

secretariat@fcwc-fish.org with copy to: vkoutob@tm-tracking.org

Closing Date: 28 September, 2015

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

A reputable broadcasting company needs competent and dedicated persons to fill the following vacancies in its newly-opened radio statons in Kumas and Takoradi as well as other radio station to be opened throughout the country:- Akan Newscasters

Remuneration: attractive with other fringe benefits

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should kindly email their applications to:-

kumasifm@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 16 July, 2015

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

A reputable broadcasting company needs competent and dedicated persons to fill the following vacancies in its newly-opened radio statons in Kumas and Takoradi as well as other radio station to be opened throughout the country:- Presenters

Remuneration: attractive with other fringe benefits

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should kindly email their applications to:-

kumasifm@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 16 July, 2015

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

A reputable broadcasting company needs competent and dedicated persons to fill the following vacancies in its newly-opened radio statons in Kumas and Takoradi as well as other radio station to be opened throughout the country:- Technicians

Remuneration: attractive with other fringe benefits

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should kindly email their applications to:-

kumasifm@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 16 July, 2015