Communications Specialist – Ghana Commercial Agriculture Project

About the role

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), together with the World Bank and USAID, runs the Ghana Commercial Agriculture Project (GCAP) to improve the investment climate for agribusiness and establish inclusive public-private partnerships. The Communications Specialist joins the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and reports to the GCAP Coordinator, helping design and run a communications strategy that keeps the project transparent, gives stakeholders a voice and builds support for the reforms needed to improve Ghana's agribusiness climate.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a communications strategy and work plan, and lead its implementation and refinement
• Inform and educate stakeholders, and produce materials such as press kits, newsletters, information briefs and a Q&A brochure
• Cultivate relations with the media, civil society and other stakeholders, answer reporters' queries and write press releases
• Coordinate government communications efforts, sub-contracting to local media agencies where appropriate
• Organise workshops and seminars for officials and stakeholders, and ensure quality documents are produced and published
• Set up internal communications, a feedback mechanism and quarterly monitoring indicators, and work with the MOFA ICT unit on the project website

Required profile

• Honours degree in communications, social sciences or a related field
• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in public communications
• Experience with donor-funded projects is an advantage
• Working knowledge of Ghana's agriculture sector and of how the government operates

Required skills

• Excellent strategic thinking and strong managerial skills
• Understanding of communication tools and of the laws governing public communications
• Working knowledge of personal computers, word processing and presentation software
• Ability to convey complex technical information simply and to work under tight deadlines

What we offer

• Competitive salary paid in equal end-of-month installments
• Two-year assignment (renewable yearly) based on satisfactory performance
• Location in Accra with country-wide scope

Applications with a CV and supporting documents are sent to the Chief Director, Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Accra, by 18 March 2015.