{"id":87021,"date":"2023-05-25T16:50:27","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T16:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=87021"},"modified":"2023-05-25T16:50:27","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T16:50:27","slug":"ghana-academy-of-arts-and-sciences-gaas-new-jobs-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/ghana-academy-of-arts-and-sciences-gaas-new-jobs-2023.html","title":{"rendered":"Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) New Jobs 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Objectives of the Ghana Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) was established by an Act of Parliament in 1959, to encourage the creation, acquisition, dissemination, and utilization of knowledge for national development. It is made up of Fellows who have distinguished themselves in the Arts and Sciences and is led by a Council consisting of a President, Vice-Presidents, an Honorary Secretary and other elected members.<\/p>\n

The Academy\u2019s work is administered through a Secretariat consisting of the Executive Secretary and other administrative, secretarial and clerical staff. The Executive Secretary is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Academy under the Honorary Secretary, and drives the strategic plan and other policy directives under the general guidance of the Council.<\/p>\n

Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0Communications Officer \u2013 Assistant Registrar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under the Executive Secretary, the Communications Officer is responsible for developing and implementing the Academy\u2019s communication plan and for coordinating and publicizing its public events.<\/p>\n

Scope of Work<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Develop strategies to market and brand the Academy;
\n\u2022 Write and distribute various types of content, including material for the Academy\u2019s website;
\n\u2022 Manage the Academy\u2019s social media activities, press releases, marketing material in
\nconsultation with relevant officers;
\n\u2022 Develop newsworthy content out of the Academy\u2019s events and publications;
\n\u2022 Compile relevant material for the Academy\u2019s Annual Report and internal newsletters; and
\n\u2022 Perform any other duties assigned by the Executive Secretary.<\/p>\n

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

\u2022 Candidates should hold a good first degree and a Master\u2019s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related disciplines;
\n\u2022 Candidates should have at least three (3) years post-qualification experience in any of the disciplines stated above.<\/p>\n

Qualities<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Understand effective graphic design, branding principles and the use of internet and social media platforms as a means of communication;
\n\u2022 Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft written and multimedia content related to the Academy\u2019s educational, policy and advisory functions;
\n\u2022 Be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills;
\n\u2022 Must be computer literate with knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite software skills; Adobe Creative Cloud software (specifically, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) and Content Management Systems;
\n\u2022 Demonstrated experience and creativity in the design\/development of marketing, public
\nrelations or educational programs and communications materials; and
\n\u2022 Must provide professional portfolio including at least three best writing samples and digital communications products, if selected for interview.<\/p>\n

Tenure<\/strong><\/p>\n

Performance-based promotion or until the incumbent reaches the compulsory retirement age of 60 years.<\/p>\n

Remuneration:<\/strong>\u00a0Remuneration is equivalent to that of an Assistant Registrar in a public university in Ghana.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/p>\n

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

Applicants are required to submit the complete application pack addressed to the Search Committee, Ghana Academy, through email address:<\/p>\n

vacancies@gaas-gh.org<\/strong>\u00a0Hard copy applications should also be submitted to the Search Committee at the physical address already indicated.<\/p>\n

The application pack whether electronic or hard copy should contain the following:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Application letter;
\n\u2022 An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae;
\n\u2022 Copies of relevant academic and\/or professional certificates; and
\n\u2022 For the positions of Executive Secretary and Procurement Officer, a statement of about 2,500 words indicating how the applicants intend to promote the strategic plan of the Academy.<\/p>\n

Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a031 May, 2023<\/p>\n

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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