The
Communication Officer
at
GIZ Ghana
will be tasked with supporting the TVET component of the Network
for Inclusive Economic Development (NIED) including the Ghana Skills Development Initiative
(GSDI) to contribute to the programme’s objectives and indicators by managing all internal and
external communication needs arising from team members or partners.
Project: GIZ - NIED
Reports to: Head of TVET Unit
Assignment Period: Contract ends on 30.09.2022
Location: Accra, Greater Accra
Tasks
Coordinates, implements, monitors, and reports on the GSDI communication strategy and
operational visibility plan including its budget and systematically plans and manages
communication (incl. public relation activities)
Develops communication instruments and assists in introducing innovation and change for
and with GSDI staff as well as partners, according to the developed communication strategy
(e.g. manuals, guides, fact sheets, success stories, press releases, studies, technical
publications);
Ensures standards according to developed and agreed guidelines for GSDI and GIZ
communication work
Cooperates and consults with other GSDI partners, especially EU, SECO and COTVET;
Cooperates with GIZ’s (Ghana and HQ) Corporate Communications Unit, managing the
exchange of information on communication (among other things by contributing topics, trends,
risks, research on information and by involving officers responsible for the contract and
cooperation, e.g. for media enquiries from Germany, planning and coordinating of journalist
tours, developing of draft papers for internal media);
Manages the exchange of information between the different stakeholders in this regard;
Manages all online (incl social) media for GSDI including the Website; manages content and
provides input as well as editorial support; advises on the online presentations of GSDI and
NIED; coordinates activities and ensures quality with external communication service
providers (e.g. appraisers, agencies, journalists, photographers, trainers, translators, printers,
graphic designers);
Reports on internal and external communication activities to NIED management
Advises GSDI team members and partners on communication measures to improve the
image of TVET (e.g. skills competitions, campaigns, fairs, role model approaches, guidance
and counselling activities) in the country and manages respective subcontractors
Supervises the display of communication material in the GSDI and GIZ offices
Supports the GSDI team in all regions, in all questions about GSDI, its corporate design and
its communication guidelines and strategies
Supports knowledge management and M&E of the component including the development of
GSDI’s backup and document management system and keeping it up-to-date
Your Profile
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or comparable qualification in the field of communication / PR /
Marketing or similar
At least five (5) years professional experience in the field of corporate communication (media
and PR work, journalism, internal communication, marketing, lobbying or similar)
Excellent communication skills
Ability to quickly develop and use networks
Client- and service-oriented
Strong team player in an international environment
Experience in project and/or event management and has strong organisational skills
Very good editorial experience with regards to writing articles and press releases (evidenced
e.g. by work samples)
Experience with media production and managing corporate social media channels
Comprehension of strategic approaches and ideally experiences in developing and
implementing communication strategies/plans
Very good knowledge of ICT technologies and computer applications
Excellent written and oral skills (English Language), fluency of the German Language is an
added advantage
Willingness to travel within Ghana and possibly international on short notice
Our Offer
Competitive GIZ salary grid, SSNIT, Health insurance, as well as 13th Month Salary and Annual
Bonus.
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