Chemonics International Inc. seeks four technical and administrative specialists for the recently awarded five-year, USAID-funded Ghana Feed the Future Agriculture Policy Support (Ghana FtF-APS) Project. The Ghana FtF-APS project aims to increase the capacity of the government of Ghana, the private sector, and civil society organisations in evidence-based policy formation, implementation, research and advocacy and in rigorous monitoring and evaluation of  agricultural programmes under the Medium Term Agriculture Sector Investment Plan. The Personnel will support the effective and effcient long-term management and implementation of the Ghana FtF-APS project by filling the following position:- Communications Specialist

Job Summary

The communications specialist will manage all external public communications related to project implementation and provide technical assistance to project partners, including the private sector and civil society organisations, for the effective communcation of policy advocacy. This position will report to the project's chief of party and will provide technical management support for short-term consultants and service provider, such as photographers and graphic designers

Specific responsibilities will include

•   Developing and updating annual communications and outreach plans, including the identification of key stakeholders and target audiences, encompassing a broad range of communication tools including traditional print, online and social media
•   Desiging specific communciation messages for dissemination to target audiences, ensuring compliance with USAID's graphics standards manual and the APS project's branding and marking implementation plan
•   Serving as the project's point of contact with USAID communications staff, including fielding request for specific project communications deliverables.
•   Delivering technical assistance to government, the private sector, civil society organisations, associatins, and other project stakeholders for the design and implementation of effective communications strategies and messages related to agricultural policies.
•   Formatting, editing, and submitting regular project communications and reporting, per contract requirement (e.g. weekly bulletins, quarterly and annual reports)
•   Managing the project's communications library, including specific communications reports and other material, such as videos and photographs
•   Managing the project's online presence, including the use of social media

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor's degree of higher (Master's preferred) in a relevant field (journalism, communications, english)
•   7+ years of professional experience, preferably with USAID funded programmes.
•   Familiarity with USAID's branding, marking, and graphics standard requirements preferred.
•   Demonstrated experience in delivering technical assitance to project beneficiaries for the design and implementation of effective communication is required

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send electronic submissions, including a cover letter / expression of interest and an updated curriculum vitae to:-

info@agripolicyghana.org

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organisation, or other non-merit factors.

Closing Date: 26 January, 2015