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Communications Assistant

JOB SUMMARY
Company	Khulisa
Industry	NGO/IGO/INGO
Category	Communication...
Location	Accra, Ghana
Job Status	Fixed term (R...
Salary	GH¢
Education	Bachelor̵...
Experience	3 years
Job Expires	Sep 27, 2024
Contact	...

Company Profile

At Khulisa, we believe in practical approach to engaging committed and capable local employees, this increases international development effectiveness and sustainability. For more information on Khulisa, please visit www.khulisa.com

Job Description

Location: Accra, Ghana
No. of Positions: 1
Position Status: One year (renewable), with a three-month probation
Hours: 8 hours/day
Apply by: September 27, 2024

The Peace through Evaluation, Learning, and Adaptation Activity II (PELA II) is a five-year (2022-2027) USAID-funded Activity implemented by Khulisa Management Services Inc. and managed by the USAID/West Africa (WA) Regional Peace and Governance Office (RPGO). PELA II supports USAID/WA, its implementing partners (IPs), and stakeholders in the region with targeted monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) services in line with the Mission’s Regional Development Objective 1 (RDO-1)- “Democracy, Peace, and Stability Enhanced.”

Primarily, PELA II is focused on providing requisite and relevant information, communication, and thought leadership to strengthen USAID/WA’s effectiveness in implementing projects, coordinating activities, learning from evidence-based experiences, and designing programs regarding conflict prevention, peace promotion as well as preventing or countering violent extremism (P/CVE) in the West Africa region.

To effectively carry out its mandate of enhancing USAID/WA's effectiveness at CVE and promoting peace, PELA II seeks dynamic, self-motivated personnel to assist the team's communications efforts. The Communications Assistant will assist the Communications and Outreach Manager in implementing organizational communications per the approved PELA II work plans and in responding to other internal demands. The Communications Assistant will work independently and within the team to fulfill organizational goals and initiatives related to programming and events.

Responsibilities

Support the development of documents, including progress reports, work plans, technical reports, success stories, videos, meeting notes, factsheets, brochures, posters, and event reports.
Support with content development for USAID and Khulisa social media pages
Support with content development for International Observance Days
Support the review and refining of draft reports, technical writings, and other communications materials
As needed, support with conducting field visits and document success stories through interviews, short videos, photos, or other relevant data-collection tools
Support with visibility for PELA II before stakeholders
Assist with PowerPoint presentations
Other relevant duties as assigned

Required Skills or Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communications, public relations, or other field-related to international development
At least three years of professional experience in communication within national or international organizations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, and Photoshop or other photo/video editing tools
Proficiency in English and French verbal/written skills
Large understanding of the principles of strategic communications and enthusiasm for creating compelling communication materials
Demonstrable experience in media communications, including social media
Possess excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well independently and within a team
Interest in the field of development, especially related to communication and branding
Demonstrated multitasking and organizational skills
Ability to adapt to new environments and to establish/maintain good working relations with individuals of different cultural backgrounds
Ability to exercise discretion when working with confidential and sensitive information
Strong attention to detail

How To Apply

Please submit your application supported by a detailed CV (two pages), cover letter (one page), and full contacts of two referees to general@pela-khulisa.com and ldartey-boateng@pela-khulisa.com Please reference the position title in the subject line of your email.

PELA II Activity supports an inclusive and diverse working environment. Qualified candidates from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds currently resident in Ghana are encouraged to apply. Position is located in Accra. All applicants should please note that only qualified applicants will be contacted.

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