The Institute of Accountancy Training (IAT), under the Ministry of Finance was established in 1970 to provide in-service training in Public Administration, Public Sector Accounting and Public Sector Financial Management for the Ministry’s as well as the civil and the public services’ staffs.

The Institute, currently undergoing restructuring needs to strengthen its administrative structure to help implement the reforms. Applications are therefore invited from qualified officers for the following vacancy:

Job Title: Information Officer

• The successful applicant will be responsible for implementation and evaluation of Institute’s communication strategy and programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the dissemination and interpretation of government policies and programmes at the Institute
• Establish close contact with institutions, media houses and the p0ress to manage Institution’s information
• Research into aspects of Institute to document its achievements and programmes for publication and press events
• Edit reports and collates all scripts, feature articles, write ups, etc, submitted by staff
• Collate materials to develop official publications of the Institute
• Develop and implement appropriate strategy for public education campaign
• Supervise the collation of data for the development of budgets, annual and other reports of the Institute

Qualification Required & Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years continuous satisfactory service in a reputable organisation
• Must have completed statutory National Service
• Must pass a competitive selection interview

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to manage information
• Conversant with government institutional policies
• Good organisation and leadership abilities
• Knowledge on publications (i.e. brochures, magazines, etc.)
• Policy formation and analysis skills
• Monitory and evaluation skills
• Good presentation skills
• Proficiency in relevant IT applications
• Knowledge in basic French Language and other foreign languages
• Ability to manage people and work with little supervision

Location: Accra