Communications Officer at Embassy of Denmark

The position covers press outreach, social media postings, event management, as well as educational and cultural exchanges between Denmark and Ghana. It requires a creative and energetic candidate who can strengthen Denmark's profile in Ghana.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

The right candidate must be self-driven with dynamic communication skills to deliver on the Embassy's public diplomacy ambitions in a rapidly changing media landscape.

The embassy seeks a SoMe-savvy, who possesses exceptional and creative writing skills. The candidate must have an eye for audio-visual content and be able to collaborate closely with all teams of the Embassy's work areas.

A key role will be to enhance the Embassy's visibility and public engagement. A primary responsibility will be to secure continuous communication and tailored outreach.

Key duties:

Identify and prioritise content for the Embassy's public engagement platforms (social media, website, intranet, etc.)

Develop audio-visual content of development initiatives for public outreach.

Ensure timely, tailor-made outreach to the public on key events

Build relations with communication colleagues and cultural attachés from other EU embassies and international organisations, and participate in relevant networking groups

Monitor local and global news of relevance to the Embassy

Create a network with Ghanaian journalists and facilitate media sessions, press interviews, etc.

Manage cultural projects related to music, performance arts, book launches, etc.

Support the organisation of high-level visits and public diplomacy events

Facilitate study exchanges and visits from students, scholars, and academic fellows

Assist with other administrative tasks of the Embassy.

The position entails approximately one annual trip to Denmark or the African region for competence development and training.

Qualifications and requirements:

       i.          Minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field (i.e., communications, journalism, or similar)

     ii.          Documented experience of developing and delivering successful public communication or public diplomacy events and campaigns

    iii.          Excellent English. Danish and French would be advantageous, but not a requirement. Strong collaboration and communication skills.

   iv.          Willingness to develop, improve, and share knowledge with colleagues.

     v.          As a person, you are a team player while at the same time capable of working independently and taking initiative proactively, as well as ensuring timely follow-up.

   vi.          The Danish embassy values openness and a good working environment. We praise a diverse collegial environment with equal opportunities for all, no matter age, gender, or ethnicity.

Terms of employment

       i.          Full-time contract (40 hours pr. week) under local terms and conditions.

     ii.          5 weeks paid leave annually, combined with a flexible work scheme.

    iii.          Mutual trial period of three months.

   iv.          Based at the Danish Embassy in Accra, Ghana.

     v.          Salary will be based on the Embassy's fixed salary scale reflecting qualifications, relevant experience, and proven work-related results.

   vi.          You and your dependent family members will be offered health care insurance, including coverage of

  vii.          medical expenses.

viii.          Employment requires security clearance by the Danish Authorities (requires presentation of "No Criminal Record").