WASCAL (West African Science Service Center on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use) is a research – and education-focused institute designed to help tackle the climate change challenge and thereby enhance the resilience of human and environmental systems. It does so by strengthening the research capacity and infrastructure in West Africa related to climate change by pooling the expertise of ten West African countries and Germany.

WASCAL, the West African Science Service Center for Climate Change and Adapted land Use is seeking to fill the position of Public Relations Officer/Editor in the Executive Director’s office, Accra, Ghana.

The responsibilities include but are not restricted to:

•   Managing the public relations and publishing activities of WASCAL
•   liaise with partners in the region and in donor countries in ensuring a high WASCAL profile
•   Ensure the timely production of annual reports and external and internal newsletters
•   Maintain quality control of all printed and visual products generated by WASCAL
•   Ensure WASC.AL presence in social media

Qualification Required & Experience

With the following qualifications:

•   Advanced degree in journalism or equivalent
•   At least 7 years of working experience preferably in a multi-cultural environment
•   Fully bi-lingual English/French
•   Citizen of a WASCAL member country (see www.wascal.org)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications will be accepted until August 15th, per e-mail to Mr. Rainer Pruess, Director of Finance and Administration WASCAL at:-

candidature@wascal.org  mentioning 'WAPR013" in the subject.

Closing Date: 15 August, 2013

Further information on WASCAL can be obtained through the web-site www.wascal.org

This is a regional support staff position based in Accra, Ghana and currently hosted by AGRA. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience. With a view towards increasing the number of women in leading positions, WASCAL specifically encourages women to apply.