Communication and Advocacy Officer

Key Responsibilities:

Communications

• Communications strategy: in liaison with FAWEGH communications team and FAWEGH Senior Management team coordinate the development and implementation of National Organization communications strategy.
• Branding and marketing: ensure that all communication products and project deliverables for external audience are appropriately branded.
• Ensure that all FAWEGH staff and partners understand and adhere to harmonized FAWEGH and FAWE RS branding guidelines.
• External and Internal Communications-in collaboration with Senior Management Team (SMT) develop clear and practical guidelines and protocols for internal and external communications.
• Targeted Public messaging and media outreach- advise SMT and program staff on public messaging and media outreach. Supporting in drafting official briefing materials, strategic presentations, talking points, speeches, statements, etc.
• Relations-develop and manage clear communication guidelines that support and nurture effective relations with FAWEGH partners and FAWE RS as well as all FAWE National Chapters.
• Local strategic partner relations- develop and manage partnership strategy and communication guidelines that support and nurture effective relations with FAWEGH local partners.
• Local resource mobilization-in close collaboration with SMT initiate and pursue local resource mobilization efforts including supporting proposal and concept note development with the overall objective of sustaining the mission.
• Multi-media campaign-develop structured approach and procedures including relations with mainstream media to ensure that FAWEGH becomes a partner of choice and reclaims it’s mandate in girls and women education and empowerment in Ghana.
• Reporting- mainstream communication in FAWEGH’s programmes and support effective process documentation and technical monthly/quarterly and annual reporting
• FAWEGH Newsletter-in liaison with programme team, lead development and dissemination of FAWEGH newsletters and relevant reports and communications.
• Website and social media-manage active FAWEGH’s website and social media presence.
• Event coordination- take leadership in coordinating key events ensuring high level professionalism.
• Safeguarding-in liaison with SMT, support development, dissemination and embedding of safeguarding strategy, language, procedures in all communication products at national and community level.
• Capacity building- provide training to staff and partners on communication.

Advocacy

• Advocacy strategy-in liaison with FAWEGH Senior Management team coordinate development and implementation of National Organization advocacy strategy.
• Local advocacy efforts-in collaboration with Senior Management Team (SMT) develop clear and effective guidelines and protocols for sector-wide advocacy efforts in the country.
• Sector representation- in liaison with SMT, represent FAWEGH in relevant Forums.
• Gender and inclusive development-be a focal point person for gender-advocating and championing integration of gender in all FAWEGH programme operations.
• Develop and maintain targeted press lists designed to maximize influence and advocacy and identify opportunities to engage media in a proactive manner.
• Drive evidence-based media strategies to achieve advocacy objectives, including developing media relationships, expanding FAWEGH media range, coordinating FAWEGH media team, and acting as a press coordinator, to enhance FAWEGH position as the go-to source for media on civil society in Ghana.
• Support production process across a range of media (print, social media, video, audio), from storyboard, to planning, sourcing and monitoring - of key advocacy outputs (solidarity alerts, media statements and releases, videos, infographics, research briefs).
• Write, edit, and ensure quality copy for FAWEGH key advocacy products, including media statements, op-eds, social media.

Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree in communication, Gender, Law, Project Management, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Work, or any other relevant discipline.
• Training in advocacy and/or behavior change communications will be a strong asset.
• Minimum 5-8 years of practical experience in media, communications and advocacy.
• Experience of working at an international NGO or Civil Society in a similar position is an asset.
• Excellent English written and verbal communications skills, including a flare for writing and communication, as well as sharp-eyed editing of diverse styles of writing.
• Working knowledge of French language will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently, suggest practical solutions and follow-up effectively on the management decisions.
• Good knowledge of visual design and layout development for information materials
• Good planning skills, proactivity, creativity, and ability to meet the established deadlines.
• Skills in photography and image processing.
• Ability to conceptualize, design and implement major information campaigns.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Good research and posses analytical skills
• Emotional intelligence: Remains calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to travel to program areas on duty frequently.
• Ability to uphold high levels of integrity and confidentiality.
• A commitment to the mission, vision, and values of FAWE Ghana.

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of French language will be an added advantage.

Application Procedure

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received, and only complete applications will be reviewed. If an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply at the earliest possible opportunity. Please submit a detailed CV and a Covering letter to the National Coordinator via email address fawe@fawegh.org with the subject line Communication and Advocacy Officer by latest 6:00 pm GMT; Friday, 27th December 2024.

Location: Accra, Ghana, West Africa

Employment Type: Full Time