Advertising & Marketing Group

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

Term: Not Applicable 
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: You can volunteer at any time throughout the year.

Description: This Group is a multi-disciplinary professional firm offering a diverse range of advertising, marketing and management consultancy services. They operate throughout the West African Subregion as well as having numerous overseas clients with interests in the West African Subregion. This organization relishes pushing the boundaries of creativity in Ghana by communicating compelling messages across all media in innovative ways. Radical creativity separates them, and project management is their core skill. They therefore represent a significant departure from traditional approaches to advertising in Ghana, as a result of their professional understanding of brands and marketing opportunities. They believe that a thorough understanding of their markets, their consumers and their clients' goals, is key to their success in providing them with a strong competitive edge.

An organization is only as good as its people and their team of specialists have accumulated over 70 years of expertise in advertising, strategic marketing, public relations and television production for many of the largest (and smallest) companies in Ghana and West Africa. They bring together smart, hardworking individuals who can ensure that they deliver bold solutions by integrating key strategic and creative disciplines. The group is therefore able to communicate compelling messages across all media by identifying the right insights to push unique ideas and deliver a lasting impact. Their team is recognized for pushing the boundaries of creative advertising, and they have won numerous coveted awards for campaigns that are instantly recognisable to the Ghanaian public. They welcome challenges, and work well with people who appreciate challenging solutions.

Available Positions:

* Marketing Assistants
They are looking for a committed volunteer to help then with their Marketing projects and assist the team to develop new ideas.

* Students
Students with a background in Marketing, Sales, Advertising or Consultancy are more than welcome to join their team.

* Film Editors
A dedicated film editor is required to work on ongoing and new projects. The ideal person will have substantial previous experience.

* Advertising Agents
Volunteers are required to support the team throughout the process of meeting clients requirements and to ensure the campaigns run smoothly.

* Graphic Designers
The graphic designer will be required to help with ongoing projects. The ideal person will have substantial previous experience.

Qualifications:

Cost in US$: Inquire for more information.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Ikando's Mission Statement: Ikando looks to support local community organisations through the placement of international volunteers. We seek to offer volunteers affordable, quality and skill specific placements with organisations that require their help. We believe our volunteers can be catalysts for change within these organisations. Ikando aims to communicate through its volunteers the positive story coming out of Africa.

Year Founded: 2004