Coordinator, Media & Communications, IJM Ghana

Who We Are

For over 25 years, International Justice Mission (IJM) has pioneered work to protect vulnerable people from violence through a strengthened Justice System response. The Ghana office works with local government to rescue victims of trafficking, bring perpetrators to justice, restore survivors to safety and strength, and supports law enforcement in building a safe future that lasts.

The Need

As we grow to expand our global impact to protect 500 million people from violence by 2030, we are seeking a Coordinator, Media and Communications that will increase IJM Ghana’s visibility globally by providing compelling stories and content in coordination with the Regional Communications Team to support global activation and advancement (fundraising, advocacy and mobilization) teams. The position will increase IJM Ghana’s visibility nationally by engaging the members of the media and by taking full advantage of social media channels to increase the online brand awareness of IJM, positioning the organization as a Thought Leader on human trafficking.

This is a fulltime on-site position with frequent travels to other locations in the country.

This position is based in Accra, Ghana and reports to the National Director, Advocacy and Partnerships.

Responsibilities:

• Adapt and exemplify IJM’s culture and core values;
• Develop compelling written and audio-visual contents for storytelling and campaigns for IJM Ghana office and headquarters;
• Enhance IJM’s visibility on Facebook, YouTube, X and Instagram by directing traffic to these platforms on a consistent basis;
• Develop a bank of compelling images and videos for IJM’s work;
• Identify compelling client stories and develop written and audio-visual contents for national and international campaigns;
• Develop a bank of engaging contents for IJM’s online platforms;
• Undertake photography and videography projects on key IJM events and projects;
• Work closely with Regional Communications Manager in developing stories;
• Work closely with other members of the communications team to undertake mass media campaigns and pitches;
• Ensure that all IJM Ghana’s communication materials align with Global Comms and Brand guidelines;
• Ensure that IJM staff are compliant to Global Communication and Brand Guidelines;
• Train IJM field staff on basic photography skills;
• Train new hires on Global Communication and Brand Guidelines; and
• Undertake any other task as may be directed by the National Director of Advocacy and Partnerships or the Director, West Africa.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited university;
• 3-5 years of experience in a related field;
• Proficiency in capturing and editing images and videos professionally;
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Acrobat, and SharePoint;
• Exceptional skills in digital communication and marketing;
• Strong interviewing skills and ability to write compelling client stories;
• Proven ability to work effectively in teams and cross-cultural environments;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships; and
• Legal rights to work in Ghana.

Critical Qualities:

• Mature Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed;
• Team player who is teachable and open to feedback;
• Highly organised and time-conscious; and
• Professional demeanour.

Application Process:

Please submit Resume/CV, Cover Letter, and Statement of Faith* in one document to ghanarecruiting@ijm.org by close of day on 6th September 2024. The subject line should read Coordinator, Media and Communications. Your cover letter should address all the requirements outlined in the job advert. Applicants must have legal right to work in Ghana. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

*What is a statement of faith?

A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document which should not more than a page, and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

What does IJM have to offer?

IJM offers competitive salary within industry standard, as well as other benefits such as medical insurance and a staff care package.

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.