Company Profile

Creative Associates International Inc. is a dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in international development in the areas of education, democratic transitions and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington, DC, the firm has a field presence in 30 countries worldwide with a strong and diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other clients including the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense. The firm has earned a solid reputation among its clients and missions worldwide and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. 

Job Description

• Languages: English & French
• Position Location: Accra, Ghana

• Develop and implement effective communication strategies
• In collaboration with the P4P Technical team and Creative Home Office, develop communication materials in English and French (fact sheets, fliers, banners, brochures, newsletters etc.) for dissemination to project stakeholders and/or the donor
• Draft content in French for press releases and other project communications materials for P4P activities
• Prepare weekly, quarterly and annual program reports for dissemination to USAID

Required Skills or Experience

Education:         

• Successful applicant should have a strong knowledge of communications processes. As the position involves dealing with a wide range of stakeholders and organizations, the prospective candidate should have:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Social Sciences or related field

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have 4 years of general work experience and 2+ years of experience specific to communications or working in the media
• Excellent oral and written English & French language skills required
• Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing), speak persuasively, express complex issues in simple terms and present ideas clearly and concisely
• Experience overseeing communications on projects funded by USAID or other international donors is an asset 
• Excellent strategic thinking 
• Strong managerial skills and proven record of achieving results
• Strong working knowledge of computer applications (Word, Powerpoint etc.), websites, and social media as powerful communications tools
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, partners, other implementing partners and the public
• Proven ability to seize opportunities as they arise, work with a variety of stakeholders and promote their participation in the project implementation process
• Capacity to work under tight deadlines and to handle potentially controversial and/or very sensitive issues that require clarity, accuracy and speedy responses
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative, team environment