The African Cashew Alliance was established in 2006 as an association of African and international businesses with an interest in promoting a globally competitive African cashew industry. Today, nearly 200 member companies work under the ACA banner and represent all aspects of the cashew value chain, including producers, processors, traders, and international buyers.

Two million African farmers currently grow about 48% of the world’s cashews. The African cashew sector has become a highly visible contributor during the last 10 years. African smallholder farmers have more than doubled production. With a yield of more than one million tons of raw cashew nut (RCN) in 2013, Africa is now the world’s largest producer of RCN. While processing in Africa remains low, it is on the rise, growing from 35,000 MT in 2006 to 130,000 MT in 2013. It is estimated that a 25% increase in RCN processing within Africa would generate more than US$100 million in household income, improving the lives of many families in rural areas.

Job Description

The core duties and responsibilities of the PR and Communications Manager will be the following:

•   Head of ACA’s communications department, providing guidance and overseeing all activities under communications.
•   Liaise with the ACA Executive Committee and Advisory Board an prepare periodical reports, minutes, guidelines, etc. to the EC and Advisory Board
•   Supervise the development and implementation of internal and external communications and reporting, including developing ACA communication tools, such as website and newsletter.
•   Develop and implement a marketing strategy for generating revenue from ACA communications as well as other service offers.
•   Design communication and promotion tactics and tools for the ACA and the African cashew sector at international food trade shows, industry conventions and conferences.
•   Organize and coordinate ACA events and conferences.
•   Liaise with the Managing Director to manage and develop ACA’s public relations with key partners
•   Support the Managing Director in management of ACA ‘s strategy and  activity implementation.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   3 – 5 years’ experience managing the communications department of a business  unit or organization – technically and strategically
•   Solid understanding of development assistance in Africa
•   Strong leadership skills
•   Demonstrated skills in marketing, strategic and institutional growth
•   Adaptable to a multitude of cultural settings
•   Ability to travel frequently and remotely
•   Fluent written and spoken English, excellent written and spoken French essential, Portuguese desirable.
•   Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing or a related discipline
•   Website  updating and management
•   Basic knowledge in project management
•   Excellent intra and  interpersonal skills
•   Sound knowledge of and experience in using Adobe InDesign, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other Microsoft office software programs.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send your CV and cover letter to:-

jobs@africancashewalliance.com

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Closing Date: 02 May, 2015