Development Bank Ghana (DBG)issearchingforadynamicHead of Corporate Communication & External Affairs tosharpenitsbrandvoice,strengthenstakeholdertrustandchampionknowledgemanagement.Ifyou’reaseasonedcommunicatorwithatleastsevenyears’experienceinfinanceordevelopment,thisseniorroleinAccraoffersthechancetosteerstrategicmessagingthatacceleratesinclusiveeconomicgrowthinGhana.
KeyDuties:FromStrategicMessagingtoCrisisControl
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StrategicCommunication: Craftandexecuteabank‑widecommunicationsstrategyalignedwithDBG’smission.
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Stakeholder &CrisisManagement: Leadinternalcomms,cultivateregulatorandmediarelations,andrunarobustCrisisCommunicationFramework.
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KnowledgeManagement: Buildsystemstocaptureandshareinsightsthatimproveprogrammesanddecision‑making.
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BrandEngagement: GuardDBG’sbrandidentityandboostpositivepublicperceptionacrossallchannels.
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DigitalLeadership: Overseethewebsite,socialmediaandintranet,ensuringtimely,tech‑savvycontentupdates.
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FinancialOversight: Shapeandtracktheannualcommsbudget,provingROIoncampaigns.
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Risk &Compliance: PartnerwithCompliancetokeepeverymessagewithinregulatorybounds.
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Team &AgencyLeadership: Mentorahigh‑performingcommsteamandmanageexternalPRagenciesformaximumimpact.
EssentialQualifications &ProfessionalAccreditations
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FirstorseconddegreeinCommunication,PR,Journalismorrelatedfield.
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7+years’ senior‑levelcommsorPRexperience—ideallyinbankingordevelopmentfinance.
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AccreditationwithIPR Ghana,CIPR UKorsimilarbody (preferred).
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Proventrackrecordinknowledgemanagementanddigitalcommstools.
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Strategicthinkerabletojugglemultipleprioritiesunderpressure.
People‑CentredSkillsThatSetYouApart
| Must‑HaveSoftSkill | WhyItMattersatDBG |
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| Diplomaticflair | Navigateregulators,government &civilsocietywithease. |
| Persuasivevoice | Influenceseniorstakeholdersandcrafthigh‑impactnarratives. |
| Culturalagility | CommunicateeffectivelyacrossdiverseGhanaianandglobalaudiences. |
| Composureincrises | Maintainbrandconfidencewhenstakesarehigh. |
Step‑by‑Step:HowtoApplyBefore26 May 2025
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Preparedocuments: CV,coverletterandproofofprofessionalaccreditation.
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Completetheonlineform: DBGApplicationPortal.
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SubmitbeforemidnightGMTon26 May 2025.
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Short‑listedcandidateswillbecontactedforinterviewsandpracticalassessments.
FrequentlyAskedQuestions
Q1:Isknowledgeofdevelopmentfinancemandatory?
Asolidgraspishighlydesirable,butexceptionalstorytellerswithtransferablefinanceexperienceareencouragedtoapply.
Q2:DoesDBGsponsorprofessionalaccreditation?
Yes,continuousprofessionaldevelopmentissupportedforaccreditedstaff.
Q3:Cannon‑Ghanaianresidentsapply?
TheroleisAccra‑based;non‑residentsmusthavetherighttoworkinGhana.
CalltoAction
ReadytoleadthenarrativethatpowersGhana’sSMEs?SubmityourapplicationnowandhelpDBGamplifyitsimpactnationwide.
