The Canadian High Commission seeks to engage the services of a Communications Advisor (an individual) who will support the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD)'s Ghana team in developing communications and messaging strategies and materials that will advance Canadian visibility and recognition in both Ghana and Canada.

Status: Full Time Consultant (15 - 20 days per month)
Duration: 4 months (with the possibility of two one-year renewals)
Duty station: Accra, with occasional travel within the country.

Scope of Work:
The Communications Advisor will provide technical advice and support in the area of communications and media relations to promote Canadian visibility and recognition,

Qualification Required & Experience

Mandatory Requirements

•   The Consultant must be legally and operationally permitted to work in Ghana, The Consultant must provide a proof of Ghanaian citizenship, or non-Ghanaian citizens must provide a valid proof of residence or a valid work permit for a minimum of 12 months with their proposal. Proposals that do not include the required proof will be rejected.
•   The Consultant should possess a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English or other related area (Master's Degree will be an asset), from a recognized university. Note: applicants without a university degree but with an acceptable combination of training and extensive experience may be considered.
•   A minimum of five (5) years recent experience in communications/media/public relations in a technical field. Recent experience means within the last ten (10) years from the time of bid closing.
•   A minimum of five (5) years' professional work experience (cumulative and within the past ten (10) years) as a communications or media professional. The years of work experience could have been obtained from a full-time employment related to different areas of communications and media.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

A detailed copy of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the position can be picked up from the reception at the office of the Canada Program Support Unit, 38 Independence Avenue, Ridge Accra, or in Tamale at the offices of the Canada Program Support Unit, behind Mariam Hotel. Applicants residing outside of Greater Accra Region can request for the RFP by sending an e-mail request to:-

info@psu-ghana.org

Please address your application to:

The Contracts & Procurement Officer
Canada Program Support Unit
38 Independence Avenue, Ridge, Accra

Closing Date: 13 February, 2015

We thank everyone for their interest, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.