New Employment Opportunity at GIZ Ghana

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November 19, 2025 11:10 am

New Employment Opportunity at GIZ Ghana

Job Title: Technical Advisor, R&D and Skills

Job Description

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a renowned federal enterprise operating in over 100 countries. We support sustainable development on behalf of the German government and other partners. Our work spans crucial areas like economic development, energy, climate, and governance.

We are currently recruiting a Technical Advisor for Research & Development and Skills Development for the “PharmaVax Ghana” programme. This innovative initiative, co-financed by the European Union and German Cooperation, aims to strengthen Ghana’s pharmaceutical manufacturing ecosystem. The programme focuses on four key pillars: governance, skills development, research and development, and private sector growth.

Your Role and Impact

In this pivotal role, you will provide technical leadership for the programme’s skills development and R&D components. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring activities that build the long-term capacity of our partner institutions in Ghana’s pharmaceutical sector.

Key Responsibilities

Your work will be diverse and impactful, encompassing the following areas:

Coordinating R&D Support: You will manage programme support for Ghanaian research institutions, focusing on enhancing laboratory capabilities, providing testing services for manufacturers, and promoting intellectual property utilization.
Managing Research Grants: You will coordinate and monitor grants awarded to local institutions for collaborative pharmaceutical and vaccine R&D projects with private sector manufacturers.
Strengthening Education: A key duty involves coordinating support to strengthen higher education programmes in pharmaceutical engineering.
Facilitating International Collaboration: You will support the management of international vaccine research collaborations based in Kumasi.
Representing the Programme: Furthermore, you will act as the primary representative for the programme in Kumasi and northern Ghana, actively engaging with local pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Core Tasks Will Include:

Coordinating technical, logistical, and financial support for partners while ensuring alignment with national policies.
Preparing detailed analyses, strategic plans, concept notes, and progress reports.
Providing expert technical and strategic advice to both partner institutions and programme management.
Ensuring full compliance with GIZ procedures and maintaining meticulous documentation.
Managing procurement processes and monitoring service providers.
Fostering close collaboration with team members, partner institutions, and other GIZ projects.

Your Profile and Qualifications

A Master’s or Doctorate degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or a closely related discipline.
At least five years of professional experience in pharmaceutical, vaccine, or related research within public research institutions.
Strong consulting skills with a proven ability to build trust and develop the capacity of partner organizations.
Excellent competencies in results-oriented project management, including planning, budgeting, and monitoring.
Proficiency in MS Office and digital communication tools.
Full professional fluency in written and spoken English.
Practical R&D experience within the pharmaceutical industry and a background in academia-industry collaboration.
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical laboratory work and instruments.
Familiarity with GIZ or other development agency procedures.
Knowledge of French or German is a valuable advantage.

We are looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented professional with strong diplomatic skills. The ideal candidate can work effectively both autonomously and in a team, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Location: Kumasi

How to Apply for this Employment Opportunity at GIZ Ghana

If you are a motivated professional ready to contribute to this transformative project, we encourage you to apply. Please send your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to: recruitment-ghana@giz.de

Quote the Job Code: 2025/R&D-Pharma/11/17 in the subject line.

Closing Date: 30 November 2025

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within four weeks of the deadline.

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