GIZ Ghana Calls For Job Applications

GIZ Ghana Calls For Job Applications

POSITION: Administrative Specialist

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is a public-benefit federal enterprise that operates in over 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German government, assisting public and private sector clients in a wide range of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and the environment, and peace and security.

Our efforts are divided into three main areas: Energy and Climate (renewable energy and energy efficiency), Training and Sustainable Growth for Decent Jobs, and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies (good governance).

Project Brief:

Sustainable Employment through Agribusiness- The Sustainable Employment through Agribusiness (AgriBiz) Programme collaborates with the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI) and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) to improve conditions for creating productive jobs in the agribusiness industry. The Programme helps business organizations better represent the interests of their members and provide professional services. AgriBiz assists processing enterprises with their commercial development by introducing technological solutions.

Scope of Role:

The Administrative Specialist will work on the projects “Sustainable Employment through Agribusiness” (AgriBiz) and the Sustainable Cocoa Initiative Programme (SCIP), providing overall advisory services on FLP operations, logistics and event management, office management, administrative support to program management, and other administrative tasks.

Tasks:

• Serve as an internal advisor on FLP operational procedures.
• Ensure quality control of outbound documents for FLP procedures.
• Plan and manage project meetings, workshops, and events, managing all logistics such as venue, catering, and material preparation.
• Provide team members with technical guidance on event management, data protection, and other related activities.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, such as reserving flights, lodging, and transportation for partners and team members.
• Serve as the principal point of contact for the Commission manager and Deputy Head of Programme, including scheduling, appointments, and communications.
• Create and organize project documentation, reports, meeting notes, and presentations as required.
• Manage everyday office operations, such as managing supplies, coordinating maintenance requests, and maintaining a clean and organized environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a similar profession.
• A minimum of 5 years of administrative or office management experience, preferably supporting a project-based team.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent writing and vocal communication abilities.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and knowledge of project management tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced workplace.
• Proactive, adaptive, and resourceful, with an emphasis on efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a positive, supportive attitude toward team collaboration.

Location: Accra.

How to Apply for this GIZ Ghana Job

Interested and suitable applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter expressing their passion for the role and contribution to the project to:

Please send an email to recruitment-ghana@giz.de with the job code 2024/ADM/05/11 in the topic. If you do not hear from us within two (2) weeks of the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: November 29, 2024.

GIZ is an equal-opportunity workplace dedicated to diversity. All qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, race, or religion, are urged to apply.

NOTE:

It is important to keep in mind that employers receive many applications for each job posting and will only select the most qualified candidates. Furthermore, NewsNowGh does not have any influence over the decisions made by employers/recruiters. As a result, we cannot guarantee that sending applications will lead to candidates being shortlisted or selected for a particular position.

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