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Strategic Communications Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

Company CARE Internat...
Industry NGO/IGO/INGO
Category Journalism/Co...
Location Accra
Job Status Full-time
Salary GH
Education Master’...
Experience 8 years
Job Expires Jun 09, 2023
Contact ...
 

Company Profile

CARE International is a global network of independent national organizations, which include CARE members, candidates and affiliates, social enterprises, and thousands of community-based partner organizations working together across more than 100 countries to save lives, end poverty and fight social injustice. To learn more, visit www.care-international.org.

CARE International in Ghana: CARE began operations in Ghana in 1994. Since then the Accra office expanded to support programs in Togo and Benin under the umbrella of the CARE Gulf of Guinea country mission. In July 2010, CARE replaced the three-country mission with country offices in Ghana and Benin, the latter of which is also responsible for a small number of activities in Togo.

CARE Ghana’s projects are primarily implemented through partnerships with local and civil society organizations. This enables CARE to further engage with government and the private sector, work effectively in coalition, and to have the greatest possible impact. CARE Ghana prioritizes the rural and vulnerable poor- women and organizes its work around health, governance, sustainable livelihoods and education.

Job Description

CARE Ghana is excited to invite your applications for new job openings in our programs and operations. Not only do we offer exceptional opportunities for career growth for Ghanaians especially women and young people, but we are also proud to welcome talented people such as yourself into the global CARE community where our core values of Transformation, Integrity, Diversity, Equality and Excellence are the benchmarks against which we measure ourselves as leaders and employees

If you share these values and our passion for saving lives, defeating poverty, and achieving social justice, then CARE Ghana is the place for you. We hire and nurture great people from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and identities, striving every day and at all levels to build and sustain an inclusive workplace and a sense of belonging for our teams. Your wellbeing and satisfaction with your job in CARE Ghana matter as much to us as your performance.  Our compensation and benefits package are generous, and we offer flexible working conditions to enable you to enjoy life outside of work, and as part of our commitment to equity.

At CARE, we recognize that skills and expertise can come from a range of experiences from work and life, in addition to education or past job titles. As such, we welcome applications from dynamic, curious, and creative Ghanaians with a passion for learning and problem-solving.

Interested? If yes, please submit your CV and cover letter in response to the position below:

USAID/GHANA STRENGTHENING ACCOUNTABILITY IN GHANA’S EDUCATION SYSTEM (SAGES) SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING ACTIVITY

 

 

led by CARE in consortium with AfriKids, Community Development Alliance (CDA), Crown Agents, Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC), and School for Life.

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS (SC) SPECIALIST

Duty station: ACCRA, GREATER ACCRA REGION

 

 

Job Summary

The Strategic Communications Specialist will manage and implement the overall approach to communications and outreach for the SAGES Systems Strengthening Activity in compliance with the approved Communications and Outreach (C&O) plan for the Activity. The SC Specialist will also oversee the implementation of the approved Branding and Marking (B&M) plan for the Activity. S/he will be responsible for the development, production, branding, and marking of content for all communication channels used by the Activity including social media platforms. S/he will ensure that every communication product of the Activity is duly approved by the donor in accordance with all donor and organizational protocols and requirements.  The SC Specialist will also actively monitor the communication of platforms of all partners involved in implementation of the Activity.

S/he will build the capacity of CARE and partner staff; roll out and archive products and deliverables; and work with sub-awardees, beneficiaries and other stakeholders on communications plans, products, and workshops. This position is expected to identify and implement the right strategies to work on the strategic messaging related to strengthening accountability in Ghana’s education system, as well as ensure the donor’s visibility and recognition of the American people’s contribution.

 

Required Skills or Experience

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

  • At least 5 years’ working experience in communications, development and humanitarian sector with specific experience in digital journalism, social media tools (especially Twitter, Facebook and Instagram), and writing for the web.
  • Experience in using and maintaining websites.
  • Experience in developing effective corporate communication strategies
  • A confident communicator and presenter with at least 5 years’ demonstrated experience in managing donor communications.
  • Ability to effectively engage with team members of all levels and across various project teams and partners.
  • Experience in planning and implementing outreach, press events and facilitating events
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team player
  • Ability to absorb technical information quickly and make it interesting and digestible.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
  • Experience in development communications on large, complex, multi-partner USAID-funded projects is highly preferred.
  • Proven experience engaging diverse audiences and supporting grassroots communications efforts.
  • Experience with engagement with government officials and entities is required. Experience with the education sector in Ghana is an added advantage.
  • Fluency in English required.

EDUCATION

  • A minimum qualification of a master’s degree in communications, Journalism or other relevant field of expertise.
  • 8+ years of experience in communications, including drafting outreach materials, developing, and implementing communications and outreach plans,

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