The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) invites applications from suitably qualified and highly motivated persons to fill the following position:- Senior Corporate Affairs Officer

Job purpose
To support the Communication unit to carry out its mandate of scaling up KAIPTC’s impact through communications

Responsibilities

•   Work with staff across departments to support the communications needs; help align messages and coordinate the release of deliverables across depts.
•   Work closely with key departments to identify and publicize key activities and programmes.
•   Assist in external messaging, overall brand and reputation of KAIPTC.
•   Support the draft articles/human interest stories/features/press releases for the KAIPTC internal and external newsletters, website, and other communications products, including key publications.
•   Support the coordination, design and production of key communication materials
•   Provide media support services.
•   Support the organization and coordination of key events.
•   Any other tasks assigned within the scope and content of the job.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in International Relations or Conflict, Peace and Security or a related field. Candidate must have minimum 4 years post qualification work experience working in peacebuilding and/or in conflict prevention, management and resolution.
•   Work experience in a Corporate Affairs and/or Strategic Communications role with a corporation, consultancy, or public relations agency will be an added advantage.

Competencies Required

•   A demonstrated ability to research and good analytical skills.
•   Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills/ability to publish.
•   Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, with demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
•   Ability to work effectively with internal/external partners in a multicultural environment.
•   Flexibility, responsiveness and ability to manage multiple activities with tight deadlines.
•   Knowledge of organizational communication systems and processes.
•   Excellent people management skills and openness to feedback, new ideas, and ability to guide team members to find solutions to problems.
•   Excellent IT Skills
•   French speaking and writing skills is desirable

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants are kindly requested to send their CV together with 3 references no later than 22nd May 2014 to the e-mail address:-

hr@kaiptc.org

Closing Date: 22 May, 2014

Please indicate the post reference clearly in the cover letter; otherwise your application will not be considered. Applicants will be short-listed on the basis of their qualifications and work experience. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

The KAIPTC is an equal opportunity employer.