World Vision International is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

For over three decades, World Vision has been working with rural communities in all 10 Administrative Regions of Ghana to provide portable water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices, quality education, particularly at the basic level, enhance food security and respond to disasters.

Job Summary

Purpose of Position:
To provide cost effective support to facilitate both local and international travel for World Vision staff and visitors.

Job Grade:  HAY 13
Job Locations: Accra

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Ensure staff and visitors to World Vision Ghana have appropriate travel documents, i.e. Passports and visas.
•   Ensure guest hospitality, facilitate all logistics as needed and communicated properly
•   Assist with work and resident permit application process and follow up for Expatriate and International staff
•   Coordinate travel for all WVG staff and visitors. Arrange and plan timely  airport pick-up, reception, in-country accommodation and dispatch of official travelers and visitors to World Vision Ghana
•   Develop a database of all major partners or agencies with regards to Passports, Visas and Airlines
•   Network and liaise with diplomatic missions, immigration services, passport office and other relevant agencies to facilitate the provision of protocol services to the NO.
•   Facilitate in-country shopping and or/ tour trips by visitors as required
•   Ensure appropriate documents and reports on trips, travel arrangements and/or related activities are submitted to the Administration Manager on timely basis.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in Business Administration or related field
•   4 years relevant working experience in administrative or travel coordination role.
•   Knowledge of French is an advantage
•   Office-based with infrequent travel to the field
•   Must have a valid Ghanaian driver’s license and be able to drive.
•   Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
•   Must have excellent inter-personal and human relations skills.
•   Ability to network with other partners or agencies eg. Various Embassies, Passport, Immigration offices, Airlines staff etc.
•   Must have a pleasant and courteous disposition.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV quoting only the Job Position in the subject line to:-

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 05 December, 2013

As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children.  All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.  WV is an equal opportunity employer.

•   We believe in diversity and promote opportunities for all individuals.
•   Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.