SOS Children’s Villages Ghana: Communication & Marketing Manager

SOS Children Villages Ghana is a child welfare organization that provides a stable family environment for children in need, with four villages currently in operation in Tema, Asiakwa, Kumasi and Tamale.

SOS Children’s Villages is active in 132 countries and territories worldwide. In all countries where SOS Children’s Villages operates, the aim is to form a national association which is its own legal entity, with its own statutes and Board of Directors. Common for all of them is membership of the international umbrella association, and the fact that their Board of Directors work on an honorary basis. Each member association has to comply with the international statutes and principles for education and child-care of SOS-Kinderdorf International, and for financial and administrative practices.

Job Description:

The incumbent will be required to provide administrative functional leadership in the Communication & Marketing Department and ensure an effective communications system in the organisation.

Incumbent will also be required to play an active role and be the key contact for the organisation in terms of networking, partnership and media relations.

Will report directly to the National Director and will supervise staff in the department.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

A first degree in Humanities, Marketing, Communication Studies or Post Graduate Diploma in Communications. A Masters Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage

Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience

Skills and Competences

Good supervisory/managerial skills

Good communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good proposal writing skills

Computer literacy-Microsoft Office Suite

Strategic thinker combined with a practical “can do” attitude

Strong analytical, decision-making and problem solving skills

Strong relationships building skills and the ability to inspire others

How to apply:

Interested applicant should send their application with photocopies of certificates and CV indicating phone numbers in a sealed envelope addressed to:

The HR Manager

P. O. Box AN 16657

Accra North

or: [email protected]