{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

A fast-growing marketing communications company requires success driven individuals for the following position:- Media Head

Job Summary

•   Interested candidates must understand the media landsscape and new media
•   He/she must be able to ultimately grow the media department into a media independent Agency

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A good degree in any of the following: marketing, social sciences, communication and allied fields, an MBA or professional qualification is ideal but not mandatory

Experience

•   Not less than 4 years experience in Advertising, Marketing Communications
•   A proven record of managing a comprehensive portfolio of clientele and brands including multinationals

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should please send their application letters and CVs to the following address:

adagencyjobsgh@gmail.com

Closing Date: 22 November, 2013

{Sikkim Manipal University,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

The Role
To provide overall leadership and direction to the department.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   M.Phil/Ph.D. in English/ Communication Studies/other related fields;
•   Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience in undergraduate / postgraduate courses at tertiary institution with Research Papers published in National/International Academic Journals;
•   Candidates already working as HOD/Sr. Lecturer will be given preference;
•   Administrative skills and ability to manage students in a multi-cultural environment for measurable successes and development;

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send your resume to The Chairman, Selection Committee, indicating the job title as subject to:

career@smughana.com  or  info@smughana.com

or by mail to:-

Box AD 421,
Adabraka, Accra.

Closing Date: 12 November, 2013

{Christian Service University College,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

Accredited by National Accreditation Board. Affiliated to University of Ghana and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

Christian Service University College, an interdenominational institution, seeks to be a first Class Evangelical Christian University that produces men and women  with moral uprightness, academic excellence and passion to serve and transform society.

Its Core Values are:

•   Lordship of Jesus Christ
•   Integrity
•   Hard work
•   Good Stewardship
•   Mutual Support and Care

The Partnership Development Officer’s responsibilities will cut across many fields notably, alumni relations, fund raising and development, public relations and enrollment management. He/She shall perform the following functions and such others as the President may delegate:

•   Promote University College’s Mission, Vision and Core Values and traditions of the University College.
•   Maintain an aggressive schedule of contacts with corporate and foundation representatives, keep solicitation activities, and interpret corporate and foundation interest to the University College constituents.
•   Manage the overall imaging and marketing of the University College, including the designing of annual report, brochures and advertisements  (e.g. Dairies, news releases, documentaries)
•   Be responsible for all regular University College publications including newsletters, magazines, official programmes (e.g. Matriculation and Graduation), news services, and news releases to the local media.
•   Serve as the Chief Fund Raising Officer, negotiate and maintain relationships with financial institutions in major gift solicitation, and secure funds from foundations and corporation for the University College.
•   Serve as the major liaison between the University College and its alumni and perform any other responsibilities that may be assigned by the President.

THE PERSON

•   Shall be responsible to the President.
•   Must have the ability to express him/herself clearly in both writing and speech.
•   Must possess high standard of integrity.
•   Must be able to identify and interpret policies and programmes of Christian Service University College and execute programmes of action.
•   Must have good interpersonal skills.
•   Must have good negotiation skills.
•   Must have fund-raising capabilities.

Qualification Required & Experience

The Person:

•   Must be a committed Christian.
•   Must possess a good Master’s degree in Communications or Public Relations.
•   Must have a minimum of three years’ post qualification experience.
•   Must possess the ability to work independently with little supervision and strong organizational and motivational skills.
•   Ability to communicate in French will be an added advantage.

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified applicants should submit their application letter, CV, three recommendation letters (one each from an academic, employer and local church minister), and certified copies of certificates, to:

THE REGISTRAR
Christian Service University College
P. O. Box KS 3110
Kumasi

Or

vp@csuc.edu.gh

Closing Date: 12 November, 2013

{AGRA,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is a not-for-profit organizations formed in 2006 to work with African governments, farmers, donors, NGOs and the private sector to reduce hunger and poverty in Africa through Agricultural development targeted at resource poor farmers. AGRA has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and an office in Accra, Ghana

Media relations and brand management consultant (open only to Ghana-based consultants)

Assignment Overview

AGRA is a dynamic partnership working across the African continent to help millions of small scale farmers and their families lift themselves out of poverty and hunger. AGRA works across sub –Saharan Africa and is headquartered in Nairobi in Kenya with a regional office in Accra Ghana. AGRA was established nearly seven years ago and made a number of notable achievements over the past few years. The organization would like to enhance public awareness about its work and share the lessons it has learnt so far. The communications Unit is therefore seeking to recruit the following consultants/firms to assist in profiling the organization’s success stories and drive adoption of the innovation technologies and models that it is spearheading:

Summary TORS

The selected consultant will be expected to develop and implement adynamic media management and brad optimization plan for profiling AGRA’s activities in Ethiopia. The company will be expected to build and positively project AGRA’s brand, and values to a wide range of stakeholders through print, radio, television and online media.

Applications Ref. No: COMMSBID/MR/01

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested companies are requested to submit their proposals to the following email:

commsbid@agra.org

Closing Date: 08 November, 2013

For ease of reference all bidders must quot the reference provided for each bid in the subject of their email and application letter.

For more information please visit www.agra.org

{KenKhanya,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

KenKhanya, an exciting US and Ghana-based start-up social enterprise whose mission is to transform education in Africa by providing comprehensive educational content (text books, story books and other reading materials)that can be delivered through a series of innovative and technology mechanisms, thus removing physical and cultural barriers in knowledge dissemination is looking for a Contractor/Consultant Publishing Specialist for KenKhanya Ghana.

This is a contract position, which will last for three months  with possible extension based on the needs of KenKhanya (KK) and the performance of the contractor. The Publishing Specialist will be responsible for interfacing and developing strong relationship with Publishers, Authors, Writers and other stakeholders in the Publishing industry in Ghana for KenKhanya’s program. The Publishing Specialist will partner with publishers, authors and writers to collect text books, story books, reading materials and other educational materials that could be used in KenKhanya program. S/he will also serve as a strong business advocate for KenKhanya program.

Desired Skills & Experience

We are looking for a professional who has strong relationships with Publishers in Ghana; understand the works of Publishers with a high degree of professional maturity, self-motivation and adaptability.

Qualification Required & Experience

The ideal candidate possesses the following:

•   A achelor’s or degree in publishing, mass communications, journalism or education
•   Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the Ghana Publishing industry or familiar with the works of Publishers in Ghana
•   Demonstrating familiarity with a comprehensive range of publication assignments
•   Strong Background in presenting to large groups of people
•   Experience contacting companies to discuss new business partnerships and initiatives

Technology and communication skills

•   Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Suites (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and productivity/communication tools such as Skype and email.
•   Structured and organized thinker with great verbal and written communication skills.
•   Excellent spoken English

Additional characteristics

•   Pro-active with business minded-oriented attitude and demeanor
•   Self-starter who takes initiative and doesn’t have to wait until being told to do things
•   Passionate about getting things done on time without excuses
•   Excellent interpersonal skills and good rapport

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To Apply – Please send your resume and a cover letter to:

Michael@kenkhanya.org

Closing Date: 25 October, 2013

If shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview to meet with Directors, where you will also be asked to complete a series of tasks on a tablet PC.  Due to the volume of applications, only those candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Note: Do not send your application, just because you are looking for a job. You must meet the required skills and experience.

{USAID Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

BACKGROUND:

The United States Agency for International Development Mission to Ghana (USAID/Ghana)
requires an experienced Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Specialist to provide
senior-level technical expertise to the development and implementation of a communication
strategy designed to educate the domestic population on the work USAID/Ghana is performing to
benefit the people of Ghana.

Subject: Solicitation No. 641-13-005

As a stable and democratic partner in the turbulent West Africa region, Ghana is a key ally of the United States. Because it continues to serve as a model and catalyst for good governance and development,

Ghana is a focus country for Feed the Future and Global Health Initiatives (including the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and the President’s Malaria Initiative). Ghana is also a focus country for other high profile Administration priorities including but not limited to: the G8 Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition; USAID Forward, particularly implementation and procurement reform; Performance Management; Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene; Education; and Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance. Ghana is also one of only four countries participating in the Partnership for Growth (PFG), which puts into practice the principles of the first-ever Presidential Policy Directive on Global Development by using a whole of government approach to address the key binding constraints to Ghana’s sustainable economic growth. The PFG brings together relevant USG and Government of Ghana (GoG) institutions to address key binding constraints to Ghana’s economic growth, namely, reliability of power and access to local finance. Under Power Africa, a recently announced new Presidential initiative, the USG is forging new partnerships with African governments and organizations, world leaders, the private sector, and other donors to identify key reforms and specific energy projects that will significantly increase the number of people with access to electricity and to ensure that energy resources are beneficially deployed. Specifically in Ghana, Power Africa complements and strengthens the power component of PFG.

Ghana’s strong commitment to democracy and good governance has led to a growth in USAID funding from $41 million in 2007 to $171 million in 2012, representing an increase of 310%, and making the USG the largest bilateral donor in Ghana. Under its recently approved five-year, estimated $858 million Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), USAID/Ghana’s targeted cooperation will help accelerate and sustain Ghana’s transition toward middle income status through focused support to democratic governance, sustainable, broadly shared economic growth, equitable improvements in Ghanaians’ health status, and improved reading performance in primary school. To implement this high profile, diverse, and complex program, USAID/Ghana has a current staff of 66.

There are two main purposes for this Senior DOC Specialist position: (1) to apply strategic planning to the promotion and education of the Ghanaian population on how a partnership with United States (via USAID/Ghana programs and activities) is providing better health and education for their families, increasing their economy’s competitiveness, expanding economic opportunities to more Ghanaians, and strengthening democratic institutions; and (2) to assure the Government of Ghana at its highest levels of the US commitment to educate and promote a partnership of development at all levels.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•   Development Outreach and Communication Strategy

The DOC Specialist counsels the USAID Front Office and senior USAID Mission Staff on all communication and outreach efforts. S/he develops and manages a comprehensive Development Outreach and Communication Strategy that promotes USAID/Ghana and all USG programs to internal and external audiences, ensuring public awareness of programs and projects being funded by USAID and other USG Agencies, facilitating information access and sharing within the entire US Mission to Ghana; and strengthening Mission reporting functions to USAID/Washington, the
Department of State, and the US Congress. The USAID/Ghana Development Outreach and Communication Strategy defines the role and objectives of USAID and USG assistance, and how information will be used to highlight the impact of USAID and USG assistance to Ghana. The

Specialist leads USAID staff and contractors in developing appropriate public information programs, oversees all USAID/Ghana branding, provides guidance to USAID staff and partners in their direct contacts with the media, and ensures a targeted, coherent, and consistent message from all USAID staff and partners. The intention is to substantially increase the effective use of multimedia to enhance the message of development throughout Ghana, through written and visual means. Additionally, as a senior official of USAID/Ghana, the Specialist serves as the lead for all official USAID/Ghana visitors. The Specialist manages and maintains site visit schedules, prepares briefing materials and scene setters, coordinates meetings and briefings with Implementing Partners (IPs), constituents, other donors, and officials; and, handles all logistics related to visits. It is fully expected that the materials developed by the Specialist will be used in US coverage of events in Ghana, and therefore geared toward a broad and experienced audience.

•   USG Coordination

The Specialist assists USAID/Ghana, the Embassy Office of Public Affairs (PAS), and partners to achieve maximum exposure and understanding of USAID and USG humanitarian and development assistance efforts and initiatives; and develops, designs, and implements the development communications and outreach strategy to increase understanding of, and support for, USAID/Ghana programs to external target audiences. The Specialist manages all development outreach and communications-related contracts for the implementation of the strategy – including the oversight and execution of the approved outreach campaigns; produces media-savvy clips and campaign slogans, to ensure target audience awareness of programs/projects/activities funded by USAID/Ghana throughout the country; provides USAID/Washington and the Embassy with information on programs; advises Mission management and other USAID/Ghana staff on press and media relations; and, ensures a broadcasted, targeted, coherent, and consistent message comes from all USAID/Ghana staff and IPs.

•   Development Outreach and Media Activities

The Specialist directs the preparation and maintenance of information packages on the USAID in Ghana – with standard basic packages for differing purposes (media, the public, educational institutions, the GoG and district and local level governments, etc.), for briefings and for distribution to the public, the media, USAID/Washington, the US Embassy, etc. The Specialist oversees the drafting of press releases on program successes, project inaugurations, and significant
developments, and provides drafts to the PAS for dissemination, as appropriate; follows up with media to encourage and support coverage of public events; works with staff from throughout the Mission to develop and maintain public relations materials, including fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, presentations, websites, and other visual displays on USAID programs/projects/activities and their objectives; distributes reports on field trips and assessments
conducted by USAID staff; and, participates in field trips as necessary.

The Specialist represents USAID at a senior level in all matters pertaining to Development Outreach and Communication activities with the GoG, other donors, the UN, domestic and international media, and other groups and institutions; and, as appropriate, assists the GoG to build their capacity to manage public affairs and outreach activities. The Specialist is a creative agent for dissemination of important information through GoG intermediaries.

The Specialist manages a major multi-media outreach campaign that targets and informs specific portions of the Ghanaian public, including assisting in the design of Scopes of Work to be used in Requests for Proposals; may include participation in the evaluation and selection of parties to execute campaigns; and, may include in-kind assistance to GoG contractors executing promotional campaigns.

•   Press and Media Coordination

The Specialist monitors local and international press coverage for awareness of, and attitudes toward, USAID/Ghana and USG programs/projects/activities; provides feedback to inform USAID staff on ongoing activities and future programming; serves as lead for USAID/Ghana in contacting representatives of local and international media in Ghana, in order to promote story ideas and feature stories on USAID programs/projects; organizes media tours and facilitates contacts among members of the media and USAID/Ghana IPs, in order to encourage in-depth coverage of USAID/Ghana programs/projects/activities in the local and international media; organizes and coordinates press events for USAID/Ghana programs/projects/activities, such as inaugurations, ribbon-cuttings, and project completions, including writing press releases, organizing background briefings for the media, compiling and disseminating press packets, dealing with protocol issues, site selection, staging and logistical issues, identifying and scheduling speakers, providing liaison with US and local government officials, and on-site coordination of media; and, assists the media to ensure coverage of public events. With GoG partners, the Specialist travels to the field for familiarization with programs/projects/activities, to capture success stories for dissemination through the website, outreach folders, and the media, and to coordinate media coverage. The Specialist responds to general inquiries from the public and media about USAID/Ghana and USG programs/projects/activities, practices, and other general information requests; and, maintains an archive of USAID press and media exposure articles for analysis and historical documentation, in an easily accessible database.

•   Performs other duties as assigned or required.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:

•   Reporting Responsibilities

The incumbent will report to the Supervisory Program Officer, USAID/Ghana.

•   Supervisory requirements

The Specialist supervises one local hire Personal Services Contractor DOC Specialist and one FSN DOC Specialist. On occasion, the Specialist will coordinate other Mission staff tasked with important outreach efforts for VIPs, GoG visits, and embassy-generated outreach efforts.

•   Physical Demands

Work will be mainly in an office setting, but travel outside Accra is a part of the assignment. Travel to the field can be physically demanding, including transport on unpaved roads and rudimentary conditions. While interacting with rural communities, local culture and customs must be respected.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum required qualifications outlined below. For those who do, further consideration and selection will be based on panel assessment of the Evaluation Criteria, also listed below in Section 5.

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are required to address each of the Evaluation Criteria (in Section 5 below) on a separate sheet, describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education, and/or awards or recognition they have received relevant to each criteria (Education; Work Experience; Knowledge; Skills and
Abilities; and Communication Proficiency), and any related considerations. This should not exceed two pages. Be sure to include your name and the solicitation number at the top of each additional page.

Minimum Required Qualifications:
 
Education and Work Experience:

•   Bachelor’s degree with significant study in relevant field plus at least eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in international development and/or some combination of journalism, public relations, communications, and outreach.

OR

•   Master’s degree with significant study in relevant field, plus at least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in international development and/or some combination of journalism, public relations, communications, and outreach.

Relevant fields of study include – but are not limited to – journalism, communications, international relations, international development, public administration, development/area studies, and social studies.

Language Proficiency: The candidate must be fluent in both spoken and written English, with a demonstrated high level of written and oral communications skills.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Applicants who do not meet the required minimum qualifications in Section D.1 above will be considered unqualified for the position and will not be further assessed against the selection criteria below. Those applicants who do meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated and ranked based on the following selection criteria (maximum of 100 points):

Education and Training (10 Points):
 
A minimum requirement for the position is a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a field related to communications or public relations. Additional related degrees or related study is highly desirable and will be taken into consideration. Additional training in one or more of the following areas will also be taken into consideration: development outreach and communications, writing, journalism, web site content management, presentation skills, or other areas that are relevant to the detailed duties and responsibilities outlined in Section 2: Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Work Experience (50 Points):

A minimum requirement for the position is six (with Master’s Degree) to eight (with Bachelor’s Degree) years of professional experience. Preference is given for experience in journalism, communication or public relations, preferably in an international setting, which would include work in an international organization, a corporation, for a foreign government, or an NGO. Overseas experience in a less developed or developing country for longer time periods is desirable, preferably in conjunction with development and/or economic assistance activities. Proven experience in
disseminating information to a variety of target audiences is a plus, as is demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing effective public relations/communications campaigns directed at both closely targeted audiences and the general public. Prior experience disseminating information on USAID programs/projects/activities is also desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (20 Points):

The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to craft information messages in various media formats, targeting a variety of audiences; displayed outstanding coordination and organizational skills within multi-cultural work environments; demonstrated the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and to work effectively under pressure; and, exercised considerable initiative and creativity in past work environments. The candidate will show past experience in performing successfully at high levels, through samples of prior work or through a narrative description of earlier communication strategies developed and/or implemented. The candidate must demonstrate a strong sense of initiative in media campaigns, special programs, press conferences,
etc.

Communication Proficiency (20 Points):

The successful candidate must be a native English speaker, with a high level of written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to work with a team. The Specialist will be expected to demonstrate computer skills and the ability to work in all appropriate Microsoft Office Suite applications, use desktop publishing software, and be familiar with Adobe Photoshop and one or more website development applications.

Those applicants determined to be competitively ranked may also be evaluated on interview performance. These interviews may be conducted by telephone.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS/APPLICATION PACKAGE
 
Interested applicants must submit the following:

•   A completed and hand-signed federal form Application for Federal employment (SF-171) or OF-612 (including OF-612 continuation sheets as needed). (Note: All applicants must submit complete dates (months/years) and hours per week for all positions listed on the OF-612 to allow for adequate evaluation of your related and direct experiences.)

•   A resume or curriculum vitae. The CV/resume must contain sufficient relevant information to evaluate the application in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria. Broad general statements that are vague or lacking specificity will not be considered as effectively addressing particular selection criteria.

•   Applicants must list at least three references who are not family members or relatives and provide current contact information, preferably both an e-mail address and a telephone number. The Selection Committee will conduct reference checks on all applicants who meet the required minimum qualifications. References will be asked to complete a questionnaire that assesses the applicant’s technical knowledge, work performance, communication skills, and group
dynamics, using the above specific criteria. The references will be asked to provide a general assessment of the applicant’s suitability for the position.

•   Applicants also must address the above Section 5. Evaluation Criteria in a summary statement to be included in the application. This summary statement, limited to two pages, must describe specifically and accurately what experience, training, education, and/or awards the applicant has received that are relevant to each selection factor above (Education; Work Experience; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities; and Communication Proficiency). The summary statement
must include the name of the applicant and the announcement number at the top of each page. Failure to provide this summary statement may result in the applicant not receiving credit for all pertinent experience, education, training, and/or awards.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Submission shall be in accordance with this solicitation and at the place and time specified. In order to be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the solicitation and must submit all required documents as indicated in the solicitation. Incomplete and unsigned applications will not be considered.

All applications packages are to be submitted to:

Via courier Regional Executive Office

 USAID/West Africa
 No. 24 Fourth Circular Rd. CT
 P.O. Box 1630
 Accra, Ghana

Via email: accrapsc@usaid.gov. Please cite the solicitation number and position title within the subject line
of your email application. Any attachments provided via email shall be in a format compatible with
Microsoft Word 2003 or PDF and not zipped. Note that attachments to email must not exceed 3 MB.

Late applications will not be accepted and will be handled in accordance with Federal Acquisition
Regulations (FAR) 52.215.1.

USAID/Ghana anticipates awarding one (1) Personal Service Contract as a result of this solicitation. Please
note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as result of this solicitation nor
does it constitute any authorization by USAID to reimburse costs incurred in the preparation of an
application.

Any questions on this solicitation should be sent to Dinah McKeown at dmckeown@usaid.gov or the
undersigned at jascott@usaid.gov.

Closing Date: 16 October, 2013

{School for Life (SfL),Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

School for Life (SfL) works to strengthen civil society’s role in improving access to relevant quality basic education by functioning as a lead organization in delivery, demonstrating and advocating for mother tongue based complementary basic education in underserved areas of Ghana.

The programme is aimed at giving out-of-school children beyond school starting age an opportunity to attain basic literacy and numeracy in their mother longue. School for Life has since expanded upon its role in service delivery to advocate for changes to educational policy to ensure access to relevant quality basic education to promote and guide the implementation of the Complementary Basic Education (CBE) policy by the Government of Ghana, and to demonstrate and promote the CBE model

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Deputy Manager-Advocacy & Gender, the Communications and Advocacy Officer will be responsible for:

•   Assisting in developing and implementing an advocacy and communications strategy in line with the E4L advocacy and communications strategies to support the SfL Strategic Plan
•   Supporting the SfL Pedagogical Research Officer to undertake advocacy-based research
•   Managing the SfL webpage, including the development of articles and content
•   Contributing 10 improving, maintaining and supporting SfL relationship with the media (including print, radio, TV and internet based) in order to promote pro-poor education policies
•   Assisting in organising and coordinating capacity building in advocacy for SfL field staff
•   Assisting in monitoring and supporting local level advocacy
•   Coordinating and assisting in the production of the SfL newsletter
•   Responsible for completing monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual reports
•   Assisting in the coordination between partner organisations, including the CBE Alliance, to strengthen joint advocacy
•   Facilitating regular and transparent communication with partners

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A degree in communications, public relations, marketing, international development, education or other relevant field
•   Experience in advocacy and strategic communications
•   Excellent communications, networking, and inter- personal skills
•   Proven writing skills
•   Fully computer literate-skilled and a confident user of office applications such as MS Word, PowerPoint, email. Experience in uploading and developing materials for websites or social media
•   Strong commitment and interest in child rights, gender equity and universal education

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Application with Curriculum vitae (CV) should be addressed to:

The Programme Manager
School for Life
P. O. Box 787
Tamale

Closing Date: 10 October, 2013

NOTE:

•   Application letters must be received one week from the date of advert by 4:00pm
•   Only shortlisted candidates will be considered

{Ghana Statistics Service,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership, technical and operational direction for the implementation of the programmes and activities of the Communication and Dissemination Directorate.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Develops strategies for the marketing of GSS products
•   Coordinates the organisation of statistical literacy programmes for key stakeholders and the general public
•   Collates and harmonises the release calendar for the dissemination of economic, social and demographic statistics
•   Validates social and demographic data generated in response to both internal and external requests
•   Coordinates the finalisation of technical and administrative reports for printing
•   Coordinates the updating of the indicators in the Ghana Info, Country Stat, Accelerated Data Programme (ADP), Census Info, Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) and other databases
•   Coordinates the archiving of survey and census data and related documents
•   Guides the design, management and updating of the content of the GSS website in consultation with IT and other relevant directorates
•   Plans, coordinates and supervises GSS Press Releases, Press conferences & briefings, seminars, workshops and dissemination of all GSS publications and activities
•   Designs and develops publicity materials for GSS
•   Prepares and submits quarterly, annual and other periodic reports on the Communication and Dissemination
•   Coordinates and supervises the processing, analysis and dissemination of statistics generated by the Resource and Data Centre of the Service
•   Coordinates foreign travel and other protocol arrangements
•   Ensures the proper documentation and maintenance of library and archival Materials of the Service

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited tertiary institution in Statistics, Demography/Population Studies, Geography, Sociology, Economics, Mathematics or related fields
•   Minimum of ten years relevant work experience, five years of which must be in a senior management position in a reputable statistical or research institution

Competencies and Skills

•   Good leadership skills
•   Good team player
•   Good communication and interpersonal skills
•   Good work ethics
•   Ability to use basic statistical software
•   Extensive experience in public relations and advocacy
•   Capability in statistical analysis and report writing
•   Good managerial and negotiation skills
•   Adaptability and flexibility to change
•   Information management
•   Knowledge in the Labour Act, Public Procurement Act, Financial Act and Regulations and Internal Audit Act

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants are to submit the following, in addition to an application letter:

•   Six (6) copies of detailed curriculum vitae with contact telephone numbers, e-mail address and three referees;
•   Six  (6) copies of a two page vision statement for the (GSS);
•   Six  (6) copies of a brief statement of job regulations in current/latest post; and
•   Other relevant information

Applications (in sealed envelopes marked at the top left corner with the corresponding number of the position being applied for) with a Curriculum Vitae including names and addresses of three  referees, should reach the address below:

The Secretary
Public Services Commission
P. O. BOX GP1618
Accra

Closing Date: 12 October, 2013

{Winrock International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

Winrock International is a US based international non-governmental organisation that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources.

Winrock International, one of the implementing organizations for the USAID/ Ghana Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (GWASH) Project is looking to hire a short-term Communications Assistant.

General Description of Role

The Communications Assistant will be responsible for providing support on a few critical and innovative components of the Ghana Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (GWASH) Project.

He/she will assist in the production of communications and promotional content from the Ghana WASH Project for the projects implementing partners (Relief International, Winrock International, and ADRA). This includes developing success stories of the project which can be used on the implementing partners websites, for Public Private Partnerships (PPP) and Behavior Change Communications (BCC) purposes and for various donor and stakeholder reports. He/she will also conduct field trips to support monitoring and mapping of water and sanitation facility construction, and other duties as required.

The major deliverables for the Communications Assistant during this period of employment will be to assist the Communications Manager in field visits, reporting and research and preparing media content to develop two Lessons Learned documents during the project extension period – one on the GWASH Projects various innovative activities (Hybrid Community-Led Total Sanitation strategy, manual drilling and boreholes repairs), and one on the projects collaborative work with local NGOs.

The Assistant will also complete a series of field trips to project sites to verify water and sanitation facility construction and usage through enumeration (household latrines), photo documentation, and capturing GPS coordinates.

The Assistant will use this data for updates for the projects water and sanitation databases and to submit trip reports for troubleshooting issues as they arise in the field.

The Assistant would work with the Hardware Manager, Water Coordinator, M&E Specialist and fieldbase staff to regularly update the water and sanitation databases and to ensure data is accurate.

Main Responsibilities

•   Assist the Communications Manager to write success stories and lessons learned documents for the GWASH Project from available reports, interviews with staff and first-person discussions upcountry with beneficiaries who have been impacted by the GWASH project activities.
•   Work with field-based staff and Communications Manager to develop a verification plan to travel upcountry to monitor and capture data on water and sanitation facilities.
•   Enumerate household latrines, take photos of work in progress and completed facilities in the field while capturing GPS coordinates of these pictures.
•   Conduct proper naming and filing of GWASH project photos and file on the shared drive with their respective GPS coordinates.
•   Assist the Communications Manager in the development of materials such as posters, brochures and flyers about the GWASH project.
•   Assist in the development of project concept papers and presentations to various stakeholders by editing and providing photos to suit specific concept papers, proposals and presentations.
•   Create and maintain press releases for events and happenings under the GWASH project.
•   Assist Communications Manager in the development of BCC materials targeted towards low literacy populations.
•   Assist the Public Private Partnership Coordinator in the development of materials to encourage collaboration with successful businesses in the Ghanaian Private Sector.
•   Assist M&E Specialist in the documentation, presentation and distribution of information to stakeholders, including data from the field, lessons learned and best practices.

Other tasks as required for the success of the Ghana WASH Project as determined by the Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party and Communications Manager.

Qualification Required & Experience

Candidate for this position should have at least a Bachelors Degree with at least 3 year professional experience in the field of Journalism or in Creative Marketing Disciplines.

•   Demonstrable experience in creative marketing disciplines (creative writing, photography, graphic design, journalism, advertising).
•   Demonstrated experience using graphic art software.
•   Excellent command (both verbal and written) English.
•   Experience in living or working in a developing country and must possess cross-cultural sensitivity.
•   Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Ability to think critically and creatively.
•   Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues. Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicant should submit a Creative Writing Sample with the CV and Cover Letter via email:-

ri.ghana@ri.org

Closing Date: 30 September, 2013.

•   Potential candidate should be available to start work immediately.