ActionAid (AA) is a global movement of people working together to further human rights for all and end poverty.

ActionAid Ghana (AAG), an Affiliate of ActionAid is looking to employ experienced and self- motivated individuals to fill the following positions: Communications Officer

Role Overview:

This position exists to provide administrative and technical support to the PR/Communications Manager with special focus on media monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Write impactful and page-turning stories for publication in AAG’s newsletters, fliers, and other communication materials for advocacy and campaign work.
•   Assist in the development and implementation of a communications strategy to guide the department’s operations.
•   Edit articles, change stories and press releases for publication.
•   Provide support for photography and video recording of AAG’s event launches and project visits.
•   Support with the development and editing of annual reports and research materials to meet AAG’s publishing guidelines and acceptable professional standards.
•   Conduct social media research about AAG and CSO policy interactions in local and international media
•   Monitor AAG’s programme interventions on pro-Ghanaian internet portals and blogs.
•   Organise coverage for AAG’s events in the media and assist with identifying opportunities for consistent media coverage and strategic media engagements.
•   Regularly update AAG’s social media accounts – Twitter and Facebook – with current, fresh and engaging content.
•   Develop a matrix for effective media monitoring and update of media contacts, and support to forge closer partnership with the media

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The candidate must hold a 1st Degree in a relevant field with a least 2 years relevant experience and proven track recordin a development sector that translates into the following competencies:

Technical:

•   Knowledge of principles in developing a Communications Strategy
•   Knowledge of digital marketing approach for fundraising
•   Experienced in oral and written communication
•   Knowledge of research and digital documentation principles
•   Ability to develop and design publications and newsletters
•   Knowledge of social media management and research principles
•   Ability to organize media coverage events
•   Knowledge of Child Protection laws and regulations

Personality:

•   Ability to ability to control anger, frustration, tension and nervousness, especially in conflict situatopms
•   Ability to pay attention to details
•   Ability to take intiatives and good judgements
•   Must have a friendly disposition and be easily approachable
•   Ability to cope with work, time and people pressures

Job Circumstances:

This is a three(3) year renewable employment contract on national items and conditions. The role involves frequent travel within Ghana.

Annual Gross Salary Range: GH¢ 28,812 to ¢48,800

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are NOT acceptable. Application Forms Must be downloaded from the click below

Click Here To Downloand Application Forms

Completed Application Forms should be email to:-

jobs.ghana@actionaid.org

or forwarded to:-

The HROD/Admin. Manager
P.O. Box AN 19083,
Accra-North

Tel:- +233-302-544714/5/ +233-244316392 / +233-289109560

Closing Date: 01 June, 2015