Communications Officer At Management Systems International (msi) ? (western Region)

The Local Governance and Decentralization Program (LOGODEP) is an originally three year USAID-funded program, which has been extended for two more years to be completed in August 2015. The Program has a mandate to cover the 22 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghana?s Western Region.� Our work is underpinned by USAID/Ghana?s Development Objective, ?Strengthened, Responsive, and Democratic Governance.?�� LOGODEP is being implemented by MSI, an international development consultancy company based in Washington, DC, in collaboration with SNV, a Dutch development organization with strong experience in Ghana.
We work in five target MMDAs to: (a) expand public participation in local governance; (b) achieve integrated development planning to increase internally generated funds; and (c) strengthen linkages to local governance initiatives at national level.
JOB TITLE: Communications Officer
The Local Governance and Decentralization Program (LOGODEP) is a five year USAID-funded program with a mandate to cover all 22 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghana?s Western Region.� Our work is underpinned by USAID/Ghana?s Strategic Objective 5, ?Strengthened Democratic and Decentralized Governance through Civic Involvement.?� LOGODEP is being implemented by MSI, an international development consultancy company based in Washington, DC, in collaboration with SNV, a Dutch development organization with strong presence and experience in Ghana.
We work in 5 MMDAs to: (a) expand public participation in local governance; (b) support targeted districts to increase the amount of funds they generate internally; and (c) achieve comprehensive development planning for local districts.
This is a fixed contract ending July 2015.
Role
The communication officer will lead outreach to all LOGODEP stakeholders to ensure our activities are properly promoted and communicated. He/she will be responsible for the management and implementation of LOGODEP?s programs.
Primary Responsibilities
The Communications Officer will coordinate the promotion of public image of LOGODEP?s activities which may include the publication of news and press releases, brochures and/or related materials.
Qualification Required & Experience

• �� Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in Communications, Community Outreach, Public Relations and/or a related field
• �� University degree required, Masters degree preferred
• �� Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
• �� Experience working with Government of Ghana officials, Civil Society Organizations and Community Based Organizations
• �� Experience working with USAID and/or its development partners
• �� Experience� utilizing social media tools and managing online content
• �� Ability to communicate well in Akan preferred.
• �� Must work well under pressure and generally outgoing and comfortable meeting new people. Due to the nature of the work he/she must be accurate, flexible, enthusiastic, and responsible.
  

Location: Takoradi, Western Region
How To Apply For The Job
Detailed job profile is available upon request from the LOGODEP office Takoradi (PLOT No 42, Airport Ridge) or please email:
logodep@msi-ghana.com
Typed applications with CV, and details of three referees to reach the LOGODEP Program Management Unit by 16thMarch, 2014 addressed to logodep@msi-ghana.com or to MSI, DTD PLT 42, Airport Ridge, Takoradi.
Closing Date: 16 March, 2014

• �� The right not to make an appointment is reserved.
• �� NOTE: ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

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