Public Relations Officer / Editor

About the role

WASCAL, the West African Science Service Center for Climate Change and Adapted Land Use, is a research and education institute that strengthens climate change research capacity in West Africa. It is looking for a Public Relations Officer/Editor for its Executive Director's office in Accra, Ghana. This is a regional support staff position, currently hosted by AGRA, and salary and benefits are commensurate with experience.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the public relations and publishing activities of WASCAL
• Liaise with partners in the region and in donor countries to ensure 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 produced by WASCAL
• Ensure WASCAL's presence on social media

Required profile

• Advanced degree in journalism or equivalent
• At least 7 years of working experience, preferably in a multi-cultural environment
• Fully bilingual in English and French
• Citizen of a WASCAL member country

Applications are accepted until 15 August 2013 by e-mail to the Director of Finance and Administration, mentioning the reference WAPR013 in the subject line. WASCAL specifically encourages women to apply.