Head/ Public Affairs at Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT)

• Plans, develops and implements strategic communication plan.
• Co-ordinates all media activities of the Association
• Train Regional, District and Local Officers on effective handing of the media
• Monitors the media landscape daily and appropriately deal with all issues concerning the Association
• Briefs management regularly on issues concerning the Association in the media and
• Strategises responses.
• Serve as the editor-in-chief of all in-house magazines, journals, articles, press releases, case studies speeches and annual reports
• Supervises the development of all in-house publicity documents and audiovisual materials
• Ensures the Association website is always up to date with information and well maintained
• Supervises and appraises the performance of direct reports
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the General secretary from time to time

• Must have master’s degree in communications, public policy, Public relations, International Relations, or a related field from a recognized institution
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in public affairs, public relations, government relations, media relations or strategic communications
• Must be at least 40 years and not above 55 years of age
• Proven track record of influencing public policy and managing complex stakeholder environments
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Strong media acumen and experience in high-stakes communication
• Must pass a competitive selection interview
• Having professional certification with the institute of public relations Ghana in good standing as an Associate Member and above or its equivalent is an added advantage
• A professional teacher and a member of GNAT in good standing will be an added advantage
• Members wit Ghana Education Service who possess the above experience and qualifications should in addition be on the rank of Assistant Director
• In-Service staff of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) (Teaching or Non-Teaching) who possess the above qualification and experience should also have at least 3 years working experience within the organization in addition to the above qualification to apply

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