Job Summary

•   Conduct research and analysis on economic, political and foreign policy issues of interest to the Australian Government using publicly available resources.
•   Monitor French-language media on a daily basis and identify issues of interest to the Australian Government. Prepare daily media summary.
•   Support Australia-based officers in discussions with other governments or private industry contacts, when required. This may require occasional travel to the High Commission's countries of accreditation outside Ghana (Burkina Faso, Cote d'lvoire, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Sierra Leone, Senegal and Togo).
•   Manage and prepare correspondence.
•   Assist with programmes for visits to the High Commission's countries of accreditation.
•   Seek opportunities to highlight Australia's activities to raise Australia's profile in West Africa through print, radio and television media outlets.
•   Produce high quality promotional materials for the High Commission, including website and Facebook updates as well as media releases and other material as required.
•   Manage the High Commission's social media presence.
•   Maintain a network of contacts to support the High Commission's research work and public diplomacy agenda, including in government, research institutions and non-governmental organisations.
•   Represent the High Commission at conferences, seminars and other representational events as required, and produce reports on these events, as directed.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Tertiary degree in politics, economics, social science, journalism or a related field. Demonstrated high-level ability to conduct research using the internet and other open-source materials, to analyse the gathered material and use it to produce high-quality written reports. Experience in identifying opportunities to raise an organisation's public profile, including through print media, radio, television and internet.
•   Demonstrated advanced ability to communicate effectively in French and English, both orally and in writing.
•   Strong understanding of West African economic and trade policy, domestic politics and foreign policy, and legislative processes, particularly in Francophone countries. Knowledge of Australian foreign policy an advantage.
•   High-level organisational and coordination skills: ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and contribute effectively to work objectives, pro-actively identify issues of relevance, anticipate problems and suggest solutions.
•   Familiarity with basic web design and publishing, Facebook, and other social media tools. Knowledge of the media environment in Ghana and the High Commission's other countries of accreditation.
•   Strong interpersonal skills: a proven ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team. Ability to conduct business effectively with a range of clients, including senior representatives in the public and private sec-tors. The Australian High Commission operates in a fluid and fast paced environment and needs maximum flexibility in its staff.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should respond in writing with a short covering letter and a statement addressing their claims against the selection criteria for the position they are applying for, including specific examples of demonstrated experience.

Applications should be accompanied by a CV and copies of academic qualifications. Applicants must also provide contact details for two professional referees. Applications must not be longer than four (4) pages, including covering letter. If longer applications arc submitted only the first four pages will be considered.

Attractive remuneration packages will be offered to the successful applicants of each position. Hours of work and other conditions will be outlined during interview. Suitably qualified applicants may be offered a future position with the High Commission over the following twelve months.

Applicants are invited to apply by email to:- AccraHC.enquiries@dfat.gov.au specifying which position/s they are applying for. Separate applications are required for each position. Hardcopy applications will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 23 July, 2014