{Volta River Authority,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2012};

The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), a subsidiary of the Volta River Authority, whose mission is to procure electricity and distribute it efficiently, safely and reliably in the northern sector of Ghana in a commercially viable manner.

Description Of Job

The Volta River Authority invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians for the under-listed position in its Environment & Sustainable Development Department.

Job Function:
Ensure safe steering and operation of VRA’s River Crafts to provide navigational services.

•  Liaise with Manger MSU/Navigation Supervisor to plan and execute navigational work assignments
•  Command the overall operation, crew and safety of assigned River Crafts
•  Responsible for the loading and unloading of passengers and cargo
•  Conduct search and rescue services on the Volta Lake in collaboration with other stakeholders, when need be
•  Ensure strict observance of Maritime Protocols and safety regulations
•  Inspect and ensure crafts and equipment on board such as engines, winches, navigational systems, fire extinguishers and lifesaving gadgets are well maintained
•  Maintain records of daily activiites, personnel reports, craft position and movements, ports of call, weather and Lake conditions among others

Remuneration: Highly competitve compensation package
Job Location: Akosombo

Qualification Required & Experience

Job Requirements:

•  Tugmate/Tugmaster/Second Hand Certificates from Regional Maritime University
•  Plus nine (9) years experience as a Coxswain or Efficient Deckhand with Lifeboat certification

In addition, the candidate:

•  Must be equipped to safeguard passengers and crew
•  Must understand safe handling of crew and passengers
•  Must understand distress signal and know the INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANISATION Merchant Ship and Rescue Manual
•  Must have knowledge in survival crafts and Rescue Boats
•  Must have adequate knowledge in Techniques for survival at sea

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants with the requisite qualifications and experience may apply, giving detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of their certificates, together with testimonials from two referees, both of whom must be professionally connected with their work, and a contact telephone number, to reach:

The Director, Human Resources
Volta River Authority
P. O. Box M77
Accra

Closing Date: 6th August, 2012

{Volta River Authority,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2012};

The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), a subsidiary of the Volta River Authority, whose mission is to procure electricity and distribute it efficiently, safely and reliably in the northern sector of Ghana in a commercially viable manner.

Description Of Job

The Volta River Authority invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians for the under-listed position in its Environment & Sustainable Development Department.

Job Function:
Responsible for the safe steering and operation of VRA’s River Crafts to provide navigational services and supervise crew, passengers and cargo on assigned Crafts.

The Successful candidate will supervise the Navigation Unit of the Department and is required, among others to:

•  Develop a complete description of all vessel voyages from start to finish including passenger care as well as asset management and vessel movements on the lake
•  Plan maintenance, repair and replacement of vessels and equipment
•  Maintain navigational equipment and nautical charts of all vessels
•  Responsible for meteorological equipment and communication
•  Perform tests, maintain and ensure proper log keeping of vessels
•  Provide and update the training of coxswains, deckhands and other navigational staff
•  Responsible for keeping vessels, crew and people on board vessels and environment

Remuneration: Highly competitive compensation package
Job Location: Akosombo

Qualification Required & Experience

Job Requirements:

•  SSSCE with 6 passes including at least a “D” in English and Mathematics
•  Plus Tugmate/Tugmaster/Second Hand Certificates from the Regional Maritime University
•  Plus 12 experience as Skipper

In addition, the candidate:

•  Must be equipped to safeguard passengers and crew
•  Must understand safe handling of crew and passengers
•  Must understand distress signal and know the INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANISATION Merchant Ship and Rescue Manual
•  Must have knowledge in survival crafts and Rescue Boats
•  Must have adequate knowledge in Techniques for survival at sea

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants with the requisite qualifications and experience may apply, giving detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of their certificates, together with testimonials from two referees, both of whom must be professionally connected with their work, and a contact telephone number, to reach:

The Director, Human Resources
Volta River Authority
P. O. Box M77
Accra

Closing Date:  6th August, 2012

{Safe Water Network,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2012};

Safe Water Network (SWN) is a not-for-profit organization that addresses one of the most significant global challenges facing current and future generations – access to safe water, a critical global issue and pressing global health challenge impacting more than 1 billion people.

Description Of Job

Responsibilities:

•  Working under the supervision of the Country Director, provide overall leadership and direction to the development and implementation of programs to support the objectives and plans of the organization
•  Supervise the day to day operations and management of both new and existing projects
•  Lead the preparation of project plans and budgets and assist with the development of funding proposals
•  Promote visibility for ongoing projects and the organization as a whole by engaging stakeholders across sectors, including government agencies, corporates and NGOs
•  Provide technical support to the local team on new and existing projects
•  Assist with Partnership development by networking with other agencies and partners to foster synergies, information sharing and scale-up intervention
•  Assume other assignments as may be deemed necessary for the successful achievement of objectives of the organization

Position will be based in Accra, with travels to Volta, Western and Eastern Regions with rural parts of Greater Accra Region. Infrequent travels to other parts of the country

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications and Other Required Skills:

•  Masters degree in Engineering, Urban Planning, Sanitation or related fields
•  Minimum of 5-8 years working experience in related activities with a minimum of three (3) in a position of team leadership/management
•  Ability to represent SWN and to develop strong relationships with existing and potential partners
•  Strong project management skills with experience with complex multifaceted projects that have resulted in measurable successes and program growth
•  Proven ability to deliver on time and within budget
•  Ability to operate in a start-up environment, requiring a highly focused but appropriately flexible exercise of resources and judgment
•  Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
•  Proficiencies in computer applications including Auto CAD
•  Capable of delivering reports of the highest quality

How To Apply For The Job

Interested Persons should apply with their CVs to:-

africahire@hotmail.com

Closing Date: 03 August, 2012

{Accra Brewery Limited,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2012};

Job Purpose:
To manage inventory and other Consumables, with the objectives of achieving the highest service level to production

Department and minimising investment in stock Holdings.

Output
Stores Re-organisation:

•  Design and plan the layout of the engineering stores according to Equipment type and sub-assemblies
•  Ensures easy Identification, retrieving of spares and consumables
•  Preparation of equipment index, coding system and location codes for standardization

Inventory Management:

•  Determine stock levels of engineering spares held in inventory
•  Ensures that balances are always in line with engineering and Production requirements
•  Periodically review stock levels to ensure that stock levels are in line with operational requirements
•  Responsible for the replacement and replenishing of spares at the stores by issuing requisitions to the purchasing

Departments
•  Review engineering spares and consumables periodically to identify obsolete and redundant materials
•  Liaise with the appropriate people to ensure proper disposal
•  Recommend to management, additions and deletions to inventory as a result of operational changes

Physical Security:

Ensures that adequate security precautions are exercised at the Engineering stores during working and non-working
hours

Safety:

Ensures that appropriate handling devices and safe working conditions prevail at the stores

Accounting for materials:

•  Periodically liaise with the finance department and take stock of all spares and consumables at the stores
•  Ensures that material records are adjusted with the Finance Department after declared discrepancies

Qualification Required & Experience

Education and Experience Requirements:

•  A degree/HND in mechanical Engineering or a related field
•  Five years’ experience in managing an engineering store
•  Working knowledge of planned maintenance procedures and systems
•  Working knowledge in Microsoft office applications
•  Ability to plan and forecast accurately

How To Apply For The Job

All interested applicants should kindly send their CVs together with application letters to:

Human Resources Department
Accra Brewery Limited
P. O. Box 351
Accra-Central

Closing Date: 03 August, 2012

{Safe Water Network,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2012};

Safe Water Network (SWN) is a not-for-profit organization that addresses one of the most significant global challenges facing current and future generations – access to safe water, a critical global issue and pressing global health challenge impacting more than 1 billion people.

Description Of Job

Responsibilities:

•  Designing, planning and supervision of the construction of rural water projects to ensure quality and completion within budget and planned schedules
•  Overseeing the efficient repair and maintenance of all existing and new sites and day to day operations at the sites
•  Managing of all civil and electrical information on the organization’s treatment plans and sites
•  Ensuring the maintenance of quality control and safety standards at all sites
•  Liaising with Head Office on all engineering related issues
•  Representing the organization on all on all engineering and construction related issues

Position will be based in Accra, with travels to Volta, Western and Eastern Regions with rural parts of Greater Accra Region. Infrequent travels to other parts of the country

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications and Other Required Skills:

•  Minimum of BSc Civil/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
•  Masters’ Degree is a plus
•  3-5 years post qualification experience
•  Highly Computer literate, including proficiencies in computer-aided designs
•  Ability to plan and design small rural civil engineering projects
•  Field experience working with contractors is a plus
•  Experience in the water sector a plus, but not necessary

How To Apply For The Job

Interested Persons should apply with their CVs to:-

africahire@hotmail.com

Closing Date: 03 August, 2012