British High Commission Diaspora Engagement Manager HEO Jobs in Ghana

British High Commission Diaspora Engagement Manager HEO Jobs in Ghana

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Job Category: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)

Job Subcategory: Private Office

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

The UK and Ghana are forging a partnership for the future. The most valuable parts to this are often our people-to-people links – over 250,000 Brit-Ghanaians in the UK.

The purpose of this job is to support investment in the UK-Ghana diaspora to underpin a strong future partnership. The successful candidate will ‘own’ the British High Commission’s (BHC’s) relationship with the Ghanaian Diaspora and main Diaspora offices in Ghana.

Together, the successful candidate will be expected to set a vision for their part of the future relationship, and use the resources of the BHC to deliver on it.

Roles and responsibilities

Facilitate and manage the BHC’s relationship with the Diaspora, in all its forms: individual links, links with Diaspora organisations, and government to government policy links.

Curate Diaspora engagement opportunities and seeking partnerships which align with BHC objectives

Represent the BHC at Diaspora events across Ghana and the UK

Assume responsibility of the BHC’s forward facing Diaspora office

Build and deliver a highly visible and effective public communication strategy, which promotes the UK’s soft power with both Ghanaians and the Brit-Ghanaian diaspora. Use existing channels (such as @UKinGhana) and considering new ones.

Resources managed:

x1 administrative Staff

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Bachelor’s in Communications, International Relations or other relevant field of study.

A minimum of 5 years’

experience in a fast-paced working environment as a manager.

Experience of working across the UK-Ghana diaspora, there sub-groupings, and their needs.

An understanding of Ghana Governments Diaspora engagement policies and strategies

Event Planning experience

Dealing with logistics, administration and budgets

Excellent IT skills (including working knowledge of MS office packages (excel; word, PowerPoint etc);

The ability to respond flexibly to competing demands, often at short notice;

Discretion and confidentiality;

Strong organisational skills and good attention to detail (events planning; guest lists).

Ability to write accurate, professional English at speed, in formats including formal letters and minutes.

Good team player with strong customer service skills, including with others with competing priorities

Ability to plan ahead, anticipate problems / clashes and proactively sort them out

Able to work under minimal supervision and deliver for senior-level individuals

Ability to build highly-effective relationships with external organisations.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Local knowledge of Accra (to inform logistics) and Twi / Ga for working with local contacts.

Required behaviours

Making Effective Decisions

Managing a Quality Service

Communicating and Influencing

Working Together


Application deadline: 26 October 2022

Grade: Higher Executive Officer (HEO)

Type of Position: Permanent

Working hours per week: 35

Region: Africa

Country/Territory: Ghana

Location (City): Accra

Type of Post: British High Commission

Number of vacancies: 1

Salary: GHS equivalent to USD 1,618.65

Start Date: 1 December 2022

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; British High Commission Diaspora Engagement Manager HEO Jobs in Ghana

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