VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Communications Officer

(This position is open to both Ghanaians and non-Ghanaians alike.)

Introduction

The Youth Empowerment Synergy (YES-Ghana) is a youth development organisation with a mission to support and promote policies and initiatives that help youth succeed in becoming life-long learners, productive members of society, materially sufficient, and self-respecting citizens. With a small but efficient team of confident young professionals, a wide range of sector-wide partners, and a track record of implementing results-based interventions, YES-Ghana is undoubtedly at the forefront of youth development programming in Ghana.

Now in its eighth year, YES-Ghana is reinventing itself with the view to enhancing effectiveness, improving visibility, and consolidating the organisation as a frontline player in youth development policy and practice.

In this pursuit, YES-Ghana is seeking a highly motivated and capable Communications Officer to manage its corporate communications agenda. The position is based in Accra and the holder shall report to the Executive Director.

Qualifications

· Relevant tertiary level education
· Experience in development communications

· Experience in media and public relations management

· Expertise in advanced website design and content management (with verifiable portfolio)

· Expertise in graphic design and production of development publications such as toolkits, manuals, handbooks, etc (with verifiable portfolio)

· Expertise in producing audiovisual materials

· Good writing and reporting skills
· Demonstrated creativity and innovation
· Experience working in an NGO or community-based organisation would be an added advantage
· Youth-friendly personality, with excellent communications and inter-personal skills
· Ability to work independently with little supervision
· Ability to work under pressure and target-driven conditions
· Professional demeanour with ability to present a professional image of the organisation at all times
· Must be aged 35 years or below in pursuit of achieving the organisation’s policy of building a team of young but competent professionals
· Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply

Duties/Tasks

· Oversee the development and implementation of a communications strategy for the organisation

· Oversee the development and management of an interactive, youth-friendly and resourceful web portal for the organisation

· Oversee the development of newsletters, annual reports and other publications of the organisation

· Oversee the development of project-specific audiovisual materials

· Oversee the management of media and public relations of the organisation

· Perform other official duties assigned by the Executive Director

Terms and Conditions of Service

This position is open to both Ghanaians and non-Ghanaians alike. The successful candidate will be appointed on a full-time fixed term contract, subject to satisfactory completion of six months’ probation. Remuneration is negotiable, based on qualifications, experience, and other consideration.

How to Apply

If you believe you possess the required skills and experience for this job, please apply by submitting a one page cover letter and a copy of your recent CV bearing your contact numbers and two references to [email][email protected]

Application deadline: Monday, 31st May, 2010.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.