Web Assistant

About the role

The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) manages the implementation of a poverty reduction Compact funded by the Millennium Challenge Corporation. It is recruiting a Web Assistant in Accra to support the management and implementation of the Compact programme, reporting to the Communications and Outreach Director.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate web-content development and management requirements
• Maintain an electronic document database for managing website content
• Coordinate the posting of web presentations of major events and other publications
• Monitor posted documents, hyperlinks and graphics, and advise content providers on their uploads
• Conceptualise and prepare web content, including graphic composition, layout and video editing
• Prepare and update web posting guidelines, e-mail newsletter content and design guidelines, and a print resources guide on web content
• Write media evaluation reports and assist in preparing web team reports
• Assist in responding to queries from website visitors

Required profile

• University degree in Communication Arts, Journalism or a related discipline
• Approximately five years or more of experience in development communications or journalism
• Experience working closely with web developers, computer specialists, multimedia designers and technicians
• Editorial experience and a good understanding of presenting information for web publication
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and local languages
• Preference for candidates with extensive experience, knowledge of and/or residence in Ghana; knowledge of the Ghanaian economy and development plans is highly valued

Required skills

• Graphic design, desktop publishing and multimedia software such as Photoshop, Acrobat and PageMaker (strong asset)
• HTML editors

To apply, send a CV (no more than four pages) with three professional references and contact details, plus a one-page cover note, by e-mail to the job code before midnight on 4 May 2015. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to screening interviews.