{"id":12041,"date":"2014-07-14T07:38:20","date_gmt":"2014-07-14T07:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=12041"},"modified":"2016-11-18T09:17:24","modified_gmt":"2016-11-18T09:17:24","slug":"british-high-commission-bhc-recruiting-june-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/british-high-commission-bhc-recruiting-june-2014.html","title":{"rendered":"British High Commission (BHC) Recruiting [July 2014]"},"content":{"rendered":"

The British High Commission (BHC)<\/strong>, Accra has a vacancy, as Communications Manager within the Political and Public Affairs Team, to help deliver BHC Accra\u2019s bilateral and regional objectives as set out in our internal Country Business Plan. The Communications Manager will support the BHC\u2019s communications work, and the High Commissioner directly, to promote the UK Government\u2019s engagement in Ghana and the region.<\/p>\n

Job Title: Communications Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n

Main elements of the job:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Design and oversee a communications\/public diplomacy strategy (including public advocacy campaigns) that helps to deliver HMG\u2019s objectives in Ghana and the region. Engaging with HMG teams represented in Ghana, including DFID and the British Council, to project the UK in Ghana.
\n\u2022 Propose and manage High Commissioner\u2019s media engagement.
\n\u2022 Build relationships and engage with media and government publicity operations in Ghana.
\n\u2022 Act as the first point of contact for media enquiries.
\n\u2022 Oversee BHC communications tools (e.g. publications, photographs) with a particular emphasis on building a substantial social media following.
\n\u2022 Monitor Ghanaian media for content of interest to the UK, advise on any necessary response, and report to UK when relevant. Compile a daily news summary.
\n\u2022 Contribute to political reporting from a media perspective.
\n\u2022 Support the internal communication of FCO and wider UK Government corporate messages. Includes oversight of Sharepoint PPA section and notice boards.
\n\u2022 Provide line management, guidance and feedback to one Communications Officer; and advice to other staff involved in communications work.<\/p>\n

The Key competencies of this role include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Demonstrating resilience: this is about helping staff to build resilience in international roles.
\n\u2022 Seeing the big picture: having an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider public needs
\n\u2022 Making effective decisions: being objective; using sound judgement, evidence and knowledge to provide accurate, expert and professional advice, often at short notice.
\n\u2022 Collaborating and partnering: ability to maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the High Commission.
\n\u2022 Managing a quality service: being organised to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account diverse customer needs and requirements.
\n\u2022 Delivering at pace: focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes.<\/p>\n

Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

The successful applicant is likely to have one or more of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 a university degree in journalism, media studies, the liberal arts, social sciences or a related field
\n\u2022 received specialised training in press and publications and\/or communications
\n\u2022 membership of professional associations such as the Institute for Public Relations and\/or Ghana Journalists\u2019 Association
\n\u2022 Experience in a similar position will be considered an asset
\n\u2022 Knowledge of the neighbouring Francophone countries (Togo, Cote D\u2019Ivoire and Burkina Faso) and good French language skills would be a major asset.<\/p>\n

The successful applicant will need to:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Observe the Foreign and Commonwealth Office\u2019s diversity and equality policies
\n\u2022 Show some flexibility over working hours<\/p>\n

Salary: GHc 2399.00 per month<\/p>\n

Location: Accra<\/p>\n

How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n

Information for applicants<\/p>\n

The starting monthly gross salary range for this position is GHc 2399.00.<\/p>\n

The successful applicant will demonstrate that they meet the requirements under Ghanaian law to work in Ghana, and to pass (or have passed) BHC internal security clearance.<\/p>\n

Candidates interested in applying for this position should complete the attached application form , add their CV plus a cover letter to the Human Resource Manager at the address below:<\/p>\n

HR Manager
\nBritish High Commission
\nOsu Link, off Gamel Abdul Nasser Avenue
\nP.O. Box 296
\nAccra<\/p>\n

with the envelope clearly marked Communications Manager to: Jobs.BHCAccra@fco.gov.uk<\/strong><\/p>\n

Closing Date: 23 August, 2014<\/p>\n

\u2022 The subject line must read Communications Manager
\n\u2022 The closing date for applications is July 4th, 2014.
\n\u2022 Regrettably only those candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.
\n\u2022 Interviews will be conducted soon after.<\/p>\n

The British High Commission Accra is an Equal Opportunities Employer<\/p>\n

More information about the work of the British High Commission in Ghana can be found at https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/world\/ghana<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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