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Writer & Editor

JOB SUMMARY

Company West Africa T...
Industry Trade
Category Journalism/Co...
Location Accra
Job Status Short-term
Salary GH¢ 
Education Bachelor̵...
Experience 3 years
Job Expires Nov 11, 2021
Contact ...
 

Company Profile

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. 

Job Description

Consultant will provide writing, editing, social media, and administrative support for the communications section within the USAID-funded West Africa Trade & Investment Hub. 

  • Estimated period of performance: December 10, 2021 to December 10, 2022. 
  • Estimated Level of Effort: The anticipated level of effort is 24 hours per week, on average, with variations based on holidays and major events.

 

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded West Africa Trade & Investment Hub (Trade Hub) is a 5-year, $140.2 million trade and investment facilitation activity. The Trade Hub seeks to improve private sector productivity, profitability, and competitiveness in West Africa through market-based approaches that will generate new private sector investment in key sectors to create jobs and increase trade between the United States and West Africa. The Trade Hub is playing a role in transforming the business landscape in many communities, with the purpose of increasing sustainable employment and strengthening value chains in the region. 

The purpose of this consultancy is to support all facets of the Trade Hub’s communications efforts. Ideally, the consultant would be based in Accra, Ghana, and may work virtually.

TASKS TO BE PERFORMED
The consultant will be expected to:

  • Write and edit press releases, fact sheets, success stories, grantee summaries, and other materials needed for the work of the Trade Hub, Trade Hub’s grantees, USAID, and U.S. government partners. These materials may be published in media outlets’ websites, the Trade Hub’s website, U.S. government partner websites, the Trade Hub’s project updates to USAID, and the Trade Hub’s quarterly newsletter.
  • Write and edit social media posts for the Trade Hub’s and USAID’s social media channels.
  • Assist the communications team with administrative tasks such as updating spreadsheets related to tracking grantees and updating and organizing files in SharePoint.

OTHER MATTERS

  • The consultant will report to the communications manager in Accra, Ghana.
  • Consultant may be expected to travel within Ghana in support of writing needs to document projects. 
  • Consultant may be expected to work, on occasion, weekends and evenings to ensure on-time delivery of assignments. 
  • While the consultant may work from his/her home office, the consultant will be expected to meet in person, as needed, to discuss project deliverables.

Required Skills or Experience

  • Excellent English reading, writing, and editing skills.
  • An ability to present concepts and results in a clear and concise format for professional audiences.
  • Experience or the ability to format text and photos in Word documents, following a template.
  • Excellent research skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • At least 3 years of professional work experience, preferably within a communications-related role.
  • Experience working remotely
  • Experience (with work samples to show) producing social media posts for Facebook and Twitter.
  • Interest in international development and/or trade and investment.

QUALIFICATIONS THAT WOULD BE USEFUL FOR THE ROLE, BUT ARE NOT REQUIRED

  • Experience working on USAID- or U.S. Government-funded activities
  • Experience using Canva
  • Experience using Photoshop
  • Experience using InDesign
  • Experience hosting virtual events through Zoom and/or Teams.

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