Public Relations Specialist at NCBA International

Public Relations (PR) Specialist will be responsible for the development, production and delivery of various public information, initiatives, and communication materials. She/He will play a central role in engaging with citizens, media, and beneficiaries in advancing awareness and innovative accountability tools and mechanisms, building on existing and new feedback systems.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Leads public relations activities that are consistent with the Programs’ objectives.
• Creates materials including press releases, pitches and messaging documents on point and appropriate for the intended audience.
• Facilitates establishing media platforms where local public service provides and their customers can engage
• Proactively initiates, advocates and publicize awareness activities ensuring these platforms are  citizen-centered and citizen-led in addressing and sharing concerns and challenges
• Liaise with key stakeholders, including regional and local authorities to ensure their collaboration in citizen-led  accountability initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities for the Program to earn positive media coverage by developing original story/pitch ideas.
• Leads collaborative efforts of citizen-led oversight of selected district and regional-level public services.
• Coordinates and monitors town hall meetings, public dialogues and media training  events
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Communication, Marketing, public relations, journalism or a related field. Master\’s degree preferred;
• 5 years of technical experience in international development donor-funded programs/projects, USAID experience preferred;
• An understanding of advocacy at various levels, particularly concerning governance, accountability, and transparency in Ghana, is preferred.

• Proven track record of increasing social media engagement.
• Project and detail-oriented, capable of independently managing PR and advocacy campaigns.
• Excellent collaborative interpersonal skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities;
• Commitment to company mission, vision, principles, and values;
• Fluency in English required