CARE works in 87 countries around the world to support over 900 poverty-fighting development and emergency projects.

Our Mission
To serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world

Our Vision
We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security.

CARE International in Ghana is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of a Media Officer

JOB SUMMARY

This position will provide communications-related functions for a global online program, Join My Village (JMV), a partnership between the humanitarian organization CARE, General Mills (GMI) and Cargill. The successful candidate will serve as a staff reporter and photographer who covers the stories of program participants in CARE’s projects that are funded by GMI and Cargill in Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire, and shares them on the JMV platform through compelling photos, short videos, blog posts and social media updates.  In addition, s/he will work closely, as needed, with our corporate partners to execute employee engagement events and activities.  Additional activities may involve supporting CARE regional communications efforts.

Key Responsibilities

•   Content creation: Write blog posts and articles, take high quality photos, and shoot and edit short, compelling videos for Join My Village outreach purposes.  Turn stories into social media-friendly formats, prepare tweets, Instagram and Facebook posts. 75%
•   Employee engagement: Develop and implement opportunities for corporate partners’ employees to connect with JMV programs through low-effort/high return events. 10%
•   Event Management and logistical support:  Assist in development of detailed itineraries and progammes for visitors and events related to the project.  5% or as needed
•   Archives: Organize and maintain West Africa portion of JMV photo archives including photos, stories, films and documents pertinent to the project. 5%
•   Regional communications: While the priority for this position is to ensure that JMV has quality and time-bound content, if the Media Officer’s time permits they may also support regional communications needs. 5% or as time permits
•   Emergency support: Support Ghana/Cote D’Ivoire’s communications needs during an emergency or a disaster (as needed but up to 100% for short periods and may require travel)

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum qualification of a first degree in journalism, social sciences and/or social work is desirable.
•   Understanding of poverty, social and gender iniquities in West Africa, ideally in Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire.
•   At least 2-4 years of experience in development sector, with specific experience in digital journalism, social media tools (especially Twitter, Facebook and Instagram), and writing for the web.
•   Excellent communication in English and French (both verbal and written fluency required), and any other regional language would be an added advantage
•   Excellent photography skills and at least basic skills with video shooting and editing.
•   Proficiency  in conducting interviews with diverse stakeholders including community members and others benefitting from JMV
•   A high level of analytical and conceptual skills along with understanding of issues related to the social, economic and political context of poverty, and governance.
•   Understanding of global culture and ability to tell the local story that will appeal to the international community in the appropriate medium
•   Good eye for detail from a visual standpoint
•   Significant experience (personal and/or professional) in using social media tools:  writing and/or designing compelling posts, understanding of how to develop content that will inspire the target audience to like/share, and ability to tell stories through these tools.
•   Excellent photographer/videographer skilled in shooting natural-looking portraits and conduct on-camera interviews.  Ability to edit content into short web-friendly videos.
•   Familiarity with word processing and database applications also is important. Computer skills are vital
•   Ability to plan and organize a substantial workload that includes complex, diverse task and responsibilities
•   High level of integrity

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs to the HR Officer, CARE International in Ghana or electronically to:-

hr.ghana@co.care.org

Closing Date: 02 April, 2015

•   PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
•   Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH; WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY WOMEN, TO APPLY