Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), an Agency under the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, is seeking to recruit suitably qualified, dynamic and accomplished Ghanaian professionals for the following position: Assistant Public Affairs Manager

LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE
RESPONSIBLE TO: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
RESPONSIBLE FOR: PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICERS

OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

• To coordinate the communication between TCDA and industry actors as well as the general public.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop and implement innovative and proactive public relations strategies and programmes to support the achievement of TCDA goals and objectives
• Develop and ensure the implementation of strategies for maintaining good relations with the Authority’s operators
• Advise management on all media and communication matters
• Coordinate and supervise the preparation of reports, house journals and handbooks on the Authority
• Coordinate and supervise the execution of fairs, events, exhibitions, press conferences, national events such as farmers day, speaking engagements, durbars and meetings
• Draft speeches, press releases and advertisements
• Receive and brief important guests on the functions and operations of the authority
• Coordinate special campaign programmes as designed and approved by management
• Coordinate and Supervise protocol functions
• Perform any other duties assigned by management

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIP

• Maintains contact with media, government and other state institutions, international community and other relevant institutions as may be directed by management

Qualification Required & Experience

• Masters Degree in Public Relations or an equivalent programme
• A minimum of seven (7) years post qualification experience OR
• A Post graduate certificate in the specialized field with at least 10 years post - qualification experience
• Three (3) years satisfactory service as a Public Relations Officer
• Membership of a Recognized Professional Body will be an added advantage
Extensive Knowledge of the Right to Information laws of Ghana

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply send your application letter and CV to:

info@tcda.org.gh

Closing Date: 24 September, 2021