Communications Expert

Background

In a bid to enhance certain divisions within the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), this role is vital for strengthening communications efforts aimed at maintaining a favorable public image.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and produce a high-quality corporate annual report with attention to design and content appeal.
• Act as Editor for the Employee Newsletter, ensuring relevant and engaging content.
• Compose, design, update, and produce future-oriented business materials such as corporate brochures, magazines, and feature articles.
• Plan and coordinate trade fairs and exhibitions at national and international levels.
• Organize corporate events including anniversaries and open day ceremonies.
• Manage protocol services including travel arrangements, photographic and video coverage, documentaries, and guided tours of corporate facilities.
• Lead community relations initiatives effectively.
• Maintain and regularly update promotional content on the corporate website.
• Recommend actions to management to address identified issues.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in English, Humanities, or Social Sciences.
• Master’s degree in Communication Studies, Postgraduate Diploma, or a related field.
• At least a decade of experience in professional public relations.
• Expert knowledge of regulatory, business, political, and cultural landscapes related to the ministry's operations.
• Capability to identify issues, evaluate risks, and implement controls.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal abilities.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, networking, writing, editing, and research skills.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure to meet statutory deadlines and obligations.

Additional Information

Applications must include contact details such as telephone, fax, and email to facilitate prompt communication. Interested candidates can obtain further information from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday except public holidays, at the Ministry's Finance and Administration Directorate.

Application Deadline: July 31, 2012

Please send your application letter along with your CV, certificates, and other relevant documents to:

The Director
Finance and Administration Directorate
Ministry of Food and Agriculture
P. O. Box M37
Accra
Phone: 0302-687201