Communications Manager at RTI International

RTI International is recruiting for a Communications Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded Improved Early Education Learning Outcomes Activity in Ghana. The Communications Manager will be responsible for establishing a vigorous communications strategy to raise public awareness, build demand for local innovations, increase awareness and raise motivations within local governments to achieve a higher stand of management. This position will be based in Accra.

Primary Responsibilities

•  Conduct an intensive media outreach campaign to raise awareness of the Project.
•  Provide news releases to radio, television, and electronic media.
•  Organize periodic meetings for the champion local governments to exchange experiences and reinforce their efforts for change.
•  Organize Innovations Fairs; prepare case studies and other Project-related documentation; and update the Project’s Website.
•  Work with technical managers to write success stories, lessons learned, and activity reports.
•  Ensure USAID and project branding guidelines are adhered to.
•  Develop other communication tools (newsletters, pamphlets, project briefs) as needed.
•  Identify appropriate ways to publicize and disseminate project related information and materials; design and develop project materials and publications.
•  Develop an information resource database for the project; collect and compile materials from team members for sharing and submitting to USAID website.
•  Work closely with other team members to gather and synthesize project related technical information and data.
•  Assure branding plan is followed on all project documents, reports, and public information materials.
•  Write articles on project activities including technical notes, best practices and lessons learned and contributions to USAID publications and local media outlets.
•  Contribute to the development and preparation of annual work plans, quarterly reports and other reports to USAID; edit documents.
•  Promote knowledge sharing through the organization’s processes, systems and departments/units by helping develop and strengthen links between them to facilitate exchange of information.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Masters degree and 9 years of experience or Bachelors Degree and 12 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
•  Excellent capabilities in written and spoken English.
•  Good skills with personal computers and the Microsoft Office Suite.
•  Strong oral/written communication skills and the ability to communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
•  Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
•  Ability to build effective relationships with all clients, peers, and stakeholders.