Ministry of Food and Agriculture recruits for Communications Expert

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) seeks to recruit Communications Expert. We are the lead agency and focal point of the Government of Ghana, responsible for developing and executing policies and strategies for the agriculture sector within the context of a coordinated national socio-economic growth and development agenda. By means of a sector-wide approach, the Ministry's plans and programmes are developed, coordinated and implemented through policy and strategy frameworks. In this regard, MOFA facilitated the preparation of the Food and Agriculture Sector Development Policy (FASDEP II) and the Medium Term Agriculture Sector Investment Plan (METASIP 2010-15). JOB SUMMARY Company: Ministry of Food & Agric. Industry: Public Sector Category: Media/Communication Location: Accra Job Status: Full-time Salary: GH¢  Education: Bachelor degree Experience: 10 years Job Expires: 31 Jul, 2012 Contact: 0302-687201 Job Description Job Function: Deliver a first class service for all internal and external communications designed to present and maintain a positive public image of the Ministry The successful candidate will be required, among others, to: Plan and write high quality corporate annual Report and ensure design and production appeal Serve as Editor of the Employee Newsletter Write, design, update and produce forward looking Business Reports (Corporate brochures, magazines, feature articles etc) Plan and organise Trade Fairs and exhibitions notionally and internationally Plan and organise corporate events - anniversaries, open day ceremonies, etc Provide protocol, travel services, photographic, video coverage and documentaries and guided tours for corporate facilities Provide leadership for Areas in Community Relations Provide relevant, promotional information content for the corporate website, with regular updates Provide suggestions to management for actions to address issues identified Strong stakeholder relations Required Skills or Experience The right candidate must process the following:- A Bachelor's Degree in English, Humanities or Social Sciences A Master's Degree in Communication Studies/Post Graduate Diploma or related field of study A minimum of 10 years experience in professional public relations practice Must have practical and expert understanding of relevant regulatory, business, political and cultural environment Ability to identify issues, assess risks and controls Must have superior communication, leadership, organizational, interpersonal, written, verbal, analytical, negotiation and networking skills, with a strong ability to write, edit and to undertake research Be able to respond or work under pressure to fulfill statutory obligations and deadlines How To Apply Qualified and Interested applicants should send application letters with copies of curriculum vitae, certificates and other relevant documents to: The Director Finance and Administration Directorate Ministry of Food and Agriculture P. O. Box M37 Accra Note: Applicants are to include direct contacts (telephone, fax numbers and email address) in their applications in order to facilitate early and easy contact. Search for Other Jobs Here