Communications Officer: Assistant Registrar - Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences

Position: Communications Officer – Assistant Registrar

Under the Executive Secretary, the Communications Officer is responsible for developing and implementing the Academy’s communication plan and for coordinating and publicizing its public events.

Scope of Work

• Develop strategies to market and brand the Academy;
• Write and distribute various types of content, including material for the Academy’s website;
• Manage the Academy’s social media activities, press releases, and marketing material in consultation with relevant officers;
• Develop newsworthy content out of the Academy’s events and publications;
• Compile relevant material for the Academy’s Annual Report and internal newsletters; and
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Executive Secretary.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Candidates should hold a good first degree and a Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related disciplines;
• Candidates should have at least three (3) years of post-qualification experience in any of the disciplines stated above.

Qualities

• Understand the effective graphic design, branding principles and the use of Internet and social media platforms as a means of communication;
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft written and multimedia content related to the Academy’s educational, policy and advisory functions;
• Be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Must be computer literate with knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite software skills; Adobe Creative Cloud software (specifically, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) and Content Management Systems;
• Demonstrated experience and creativity in the design/development of marketing, public
  relations or educational programs and communications materials; and
• Must provide a professional portfolio including at least three best writing samples and digital communications products, if selected for interview.

Tenure

Performance-based promotion or until the incumbent reaches the compulsory retirement age of 60 years.

Remuneration: Remuneration is equivalent to that of an Assistant Registrar in a public university in Ghana.

Location: Accra