Public Relations Executive - Judicial Service of Ghana

The Judicial Service of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians for the position of Public Relations Executive

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise Management on media and stakeholder relations management.
•  Daily scan all media platforms to identify news on the Judiciary for action where necessary.
•  Scan Cause Lists/ device system to ascertain hearing dates of high profile and other newsworthy cases and monitor progress for reporting purposes / pre-empt negative media reportage.
• Coordinate media interest in the Judiciary and ensure regular contact with target media and appropriate response to media requests.
• Oversee internal and external communications via written, printed and electronic mechanism in order to disseminate the Judiciary’s message.
• Assist with the management of the Judicial Service website.

• Maintain and update records, library and archives of publicity materials generated by the Judiciary or by external institutions and agencies affecting the Judiciary/Judicial Service.
• Design, implement and facilitate annual Public Relations the Judiciary and Judicial Service.
• Establish Public relations strategies to meet organisational objectives. Through the Line Manager, periodically provide reports.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• A qualified Lawyer on the Roll of Lawyers in Ghana and a member of the Ghana Bar Association in good standing.
• A First Degree plus a Postgraduate Degree in Mass Communication or its equivalent.
• Member of the Institute of Public Relations (Ghana) or its equivalent.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of five years relevant post qualification experience.
• Three years should have been served in a managerial position in a reputable organisation.