Communications Associate - BRAC Ghana Savings and Loans

BRAC Ghana Savings and Loans Limited (BGSL), is a socially responsible for-profit organisation, engaging people, especially women in sustainable economic and income-generating activities in Ghana. Our mission is to provide a range of financial services responsibly to people at the bottom of the pyramid. BGSL is part of BRAC International Holdings B.V (BIHBV), which operates in seven countries across Africa and Asia. 

Reports to : Head, Business Development

Duty Station: Accra

PURPOSE

To support the delivery of transparent communications to key stakeholders and position BGSL as a voice of influence in the market. This role will support brand-building efforts through building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders while maintaining the sensitivity and integrity of information.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development and implementation of a flexible and result oriented communications strategy for both internal and external communications.
• Generate ideas and create content for BGSLs social media channels. Develop and publish stories and content that showcases BGSL’s reach and impact.  
• Lead the production of a range of collateral and visibility materials such as client stories, scripts for videos, blogs, case studies, factsheets, capacity statements, and annual reports. Maintain an editorial calendar and oversee the monthly and yearly content production process. 
• Regularly monitor the BGSL web page and perform periodic updated and follow through with the Head Office Comms team for keeping the website up to date. 
• Provide communications support during emergency situations and crises.  
• Support to develop presentations, speeches, talking points for the CEO and senior leadership. Connect and coordinate relevant opportunities for media interviews and speaking engagements. 
• Support creation or facilitate production via third-party vendors of communication products and videos that explain the BGSLs approach, products and impact.
• Develop content and campaigns to support the promotion of new branch launches, products and services and increase awareness of BGSL among new and existing customers.
• Provide creative planning and execution support to develop social and behavior change materials in coordination with internal and external design teams, product, impact and social performance experts and various functional leads of BRAC International Microfinance.
• Establish a safeguarding culture across all levels by implementing BRAC safeguarding policies. Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment for all. 
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Establish a safeguarding culture across the Institution by implementing the safeguarding policy. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Responsible to ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified and actioned in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Required Skills or Experience

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Degree YES: Undergraduate/Masters
• Concentration / Major:English, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Development Studies, or any relevant discipline.

EXPERIENCE (Including sector/industry)

• Minimum 3 years of experience in communications, journalism, media or in a related field
• Experience of working in financial services industry is a plus. 
• Prior experience working with similar multi-faceted organizations is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS  & COMPETENCIES

• Excellent written and spoken fluency in English.
• Effective time management skills and ability to complete assigned tasks within deadlines.
• Must be a confident communicator and presenter.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, professional printing/publishing skills are essential, including ability to present concepts verbally. 
• Strong hold on aligning all communication products with BRAC brand guidelines.
• Knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media/social media.

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