Media and Communications Consultant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Administrative Duties:

• Translate any necessary documents from English into Twi, e.g., press releases, signs and banners, brochures, speeches/remarks, tour scripts, talking points, etc.
• Work with communications contacts at the airport to determine special access for press, if needed
• Work with communications contacts at government ministries to determine access and visa requirements for international journalists 
• Work with communications contacts at the partner hospitals to determine if and when media can visit, who they can interview, and where this can take place
• Acquire a minimum of three price quotes and timelines for printing jobs from local printers for various collateral, including an opening ceremony backdrop, banners, and brochures.
• Ensure signage and brochure artwork is delivered to the selected printer on time, pick up printed materials from the printer, and deliver them to the appropriate Orbis staff members to display.
• Work closely with the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital team, and Orbis International (OI) Communications team to complete all tasks. 
• Update the Flying Eye Hospital project visitor spreadsheet with media and influencer visits to the project. 
• Keep an up-to-date spreadsheet that tracks in real-time publications resulting from the project (e.g., print and digital media hits, social media influencers’ posts, etc.) before, during, and after the project takes place. 

Event Planning and Management:

• Assist the Orbis Ghana team with planning an opening ceremony for the project that will be attended by high-level Ghanaian dignitaries, local media, and Orbis partners and supporters. Duties might include:
• Drafting, printing, and delivering invitations for VIP visitors to the opening ceremony. 
• Coordinating with the Ministry of Health, VIPs, and the airport
• Ensuring visitor/media access, creating tour schedules, etc. 
• Setting up before the event and breaking down after the event
• Coordinating catering, rental equipment (tables, chairs, stage, speakers, etc.), transportation needs, etc.
• Help coordinating any cultural elements (dancers, performers, etc.)