A reputable international engineering consultancy in Ghana is seeking to hire the services of a Communication / Public Relations Expert.

Primary Position Purpose

• To assist in developing and managing the communications / public relation for the Project

Key Responsibilities

• Focus on developing the company's capability in the area of communications, consultation and facilitation
• Preparation of report and marketing materials
• Exploring options and implementing activities that will expand the communications, consultation and facilitation capability among the company and other Project Stakeholders and develop mitigation plan
• Explore the options to strengthen the relationship between the company and the Project stakeholders
• Build communication capacity within the company and client for smooth implementation of the project in Ghana.
• Coordinate the communication liaison within various programme disciplines area as well as the West Africa regional office
• Promote Project awareness among local communities through appropriate communication means
• Identify local challenges that may hinder the Project implementation and report the key issues to the project director
• Provide quality public relationship services to the project
• Provide insight about local matters that may impact on the Project
• Liaise with client, government authorities and other programme stakeholders and foster effective communication among all interested parties
• Management and mentoring of less experienced/Local staff and provide training
• Coordinating the company's local team members as well as local sub-consultants
• Preparation and review of communication/public relationship materials and reports

Qualifications Required & Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Communication / Public Relationship and/or other related field
• Knowledge of and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in communication and public relationship area for infrastructure projects
• Effective verbal and written communication and report-writing ability
• Good interpersonal skill to work effectively within a culturally diverse and multi-disciplinary environment
• Competent user of computer
• Familiar with quality management systems to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
• Establish and build strong client relationships
• Contribute to the development / progress of the programme

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae to:

emante8@gmail.com

Closing Date: 30 June, 2017