RAINS is a locally registered non-governmental organization that is delivering development interventions in a number of areas in Northern Ghana. RAINS work with all members of local communities and development partners to improve the quality of life of vulnerable groups especially children, girls, women and the disable by strengthening local structures to take local actions to promote and ensure fairness.

RAINS is looking to employ experienced and self- motivated individuals to fill the following management position:   Communications and Advocacy Officer

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the CAO is responsible for providing leadership towards influencing policy on key areas of RAINS’ programme focus, particularly around girls, women, and young people. The position holder will develop and maintain a communications and advocacy strategy within RAINS.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Maintain an overview of internal and external information needs, develop and continually refine communication strategy.
•   Liaise with stakeholders on campaign and advocacy issues.
•   Enhance media approach of programmes and managing media relations.
•   Maintain regular contact with partners (local and international).

Job Circumstances:

This is a two (2) year contract employment on national terms and conditions.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree in development studies, Communication studies, Business, Public Administration, Marketing or related field
•   At least 2 years post-qualification working experience preferably in a Non-Governmental Organization. Strong ICT knowledge is desirable.

Competencies:

•   Ability to multi-task and be able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
•   Skillful in managing multiple stakeholders including donors, government, the private sector and media outlets.
•   Demonstrated ability in understanding policy issues and development in general.
•   Strong written and verbal communication skills. An effective presentation skill is an advantage.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Application Forms MUST be downloaded from the RAINS website: www.rainsgha.org and submitted as below.

Click Here To Download Application Forms

Completed Application Forms should be emailed to:-

recruitment.rains@gmail.com

Alternatively you can email Hannah Dzekoe on: recruitment.rains@gmail.com for job descriptions and applications forms.

Closing Date: 19 August, 2014