{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

A leading IT solutions and assurances services provider seeks to recruit individuals with the requisite professional competencies and experience to fill the following roles: General Manager, Human Resources & Administration

Role purpose

Responsible for the development and monitoring of the human resources management strategies, systems, policies and procedures to create a harmonious industrial and good organisational climate to attract and retain then requisite skills mix. Scope of work includes oversight responsibility for the Administration function.

Key Responsibilities

•   Provide technical expertise in the development and implementation of Human Resource & Administration strategy/business plan as input into the overall Corporate strategy of the company
•   Provide leadership in the development and monitor the implementation of established policies to ensure the recruitment, selection and placement of the right calibre of employees for the company
•   Lead the implementation of a performance management system in line with the company’s strategy and monitor to ensure the sustenance of a performance oriented culture
•   Develop and support the implementation of succession planning and effective talent management systems within the company to improve management bench strength/succession
•   Provide leadership in salary administration and conditions of service to ensure equitable application
•   Review and analyze salary/benefits surveys and design compensation/benefit packages to aid management/board in decision-making process regarding employees conditions of service
•   Develop / establish an effective two-way communication between management and employees to ensure harmonious working environment
•   Provide technical support in identifying specific training needs for the development and implementation of staff training & development programmes
•   Oversight responsibility for the company’s administration function including the development and monitoring of policies and systems for the management of support services, facilities, estate / property, transport and security.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s Degree or its equivalent professional qualification in Business Administration, Human Resource Management or related field
•   Must be a member of a recognised professional body
•   Ten (10) years working experience with at least 5 years in management position

Required Competencies

•   In-depth knowledge and understanding of Labour Law and Regulations
•   Excellent knowledge and understanding of strategic Human Resource Management
•   In-depth knowledge of and ability to manage and Administration function effectively
•   Sound decision making based on thorough analysis
•   Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, counselling and interpersonal skills in a team setting
•   Strong negotiation and conflict management skills
•   Excellent communication and presentation skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons who meet the above listed criteria should please send an application letter and a detailed Cv by email to:-

careeronline04@gmail.com

Quoting only the Job Title as the subject.

Closing Date: 23 September, 2014

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

A multinational company looking for qualified persons to fill the following vacancy:- Human Resource Manager

Qualification Required & Experience

•   5 – 10 years working experience

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should call:-

0200-880707 / 0236-847875

or send you CV to:-

palacegatejob14@gmail.com

Closing Date: 16 September, 2014

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

An automobile company which is under extensive restructuring is looking to hire the services fo the under-mentioned persons to take up key responsibilities.

Roles and Responsibilities

The person must be able to:

•   Develop and implement effective manpower strategies to improve people management
•   Develop HR policies and procedures and ensure these are adhered to
•   Manage the recruitment and selection processes
•   Develop skills and capabilities of staff and training
•   Manage talent and succession planning
•   Maintenance of staff records
•   Manage the staff performance management system
•   Managing health and safety, discipline and grievance
•   Management of the payroll

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University degree required, MBA will be an added advantage
•   At least 5 years hands-on and professional experience in managerial role
•   Should be more than 45 years

Skills / Competencies Required

The person must have/be:

•   An effective communicator
•   Good time management skills
•   Self motivated, independent
•   Demonstrate sound work ethic, maintain high standards of conduct, high integrity and able to maintain confidentiality of information
•   Honest and results oriented
•   Self disciplined, consistent and fair
•   A good communicator
•   A strong team player
•   Proficiency in MS Administration and Tools

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you are that person forward your CV and other relevant documents to:-

eperipris@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 26 September, 2014

{Ecowas Commission,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

The ECOWAS Commission’s Human Resources (HR) Directorate is committed to developing and maintaining policies and succession systems which provide the organisation with the diversity, flexibility, and mobility necessary to respond to a changing global environment, while supporting greater decentralization of the Commission’s operations, promoting efficiency and effectiveness.

Being conscious of the fact that the organisation is operating in a rapidly changing global environment which brings a variety of challenges, and considering several factors including technological evolution, outsourcing and off shoring, the dramatically changing demographics of the labor markets, the Directorate emphasizes the importance of implementing best-practice human resources solutions that ensure we attract, develop, retain and reward the right people skilled enough to deliver on our mandate.

The incumbent will work on reviewing current policies, processes and practices related to Performance, Career Management and design of new frameworks within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Partner with Human Resources Directorate’s Leadership and Operational teams to review current processes and provide technical advice in the areas of career management and succession planning;
•   Help explore and design frameworks/models, and support implementation of appropriate measures by applying modern methods, approaches, and tools in the areas of Performance and Career Management;
•   Lead and/or support multiple transformational activities in various lines of business from conception through implementation;
•   Design, prepare, deliver and conduct the needs assessment of current processes and practices related to Performance and Career Management
•   Ensure all Human Resources projects relating to Performance and Career Management use a consistent methodology, tools and templates; manage communications and change management activities targeted at all levels of audiences during implementation process
•   Facilitate and/or support key strategy decision meetings, focus-group discussions etc. as and when required

Qualification Required & Experience

Academic Qualification:

•   Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organization Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Development Economics, International Relations, Human Resource Management, etc.

Experience:

•   Minimum of five years relevant experience in similar roles within international organizations
•   In-depth broad-based knowledge of and extensive experience in all major facets of HR management, trends, and practices in diverse organizations

Competencies:

Building Strategic Partnerships

•   Identifying and building partnerships
•   Displays initiative, sets challenging outputs for him/herself and willingly accepts new work assignments
•   Takes responsibility for achieving agreed outputs within set deadlines and strives until successful outputs are achieved

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

•   Developing tools and mechanisms
•   Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms
•   Develops and/or participates in the development of tools and mechanisms, including identifying new approaches to promote individual and organizational learning and knowledge sharing using formal and informal methodologies

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

•   In-depth knowledge of the subject-matter
•   Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines (HR management)
•   Serves as internal consultant in the area of expertise and shares knowledge with staff
•   Continues to seeks new and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work of the unit
•   Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally
•   Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work

Promoting Organizational Change and Development

•   Assisting the individuals to cope with change
•   Develops communications and programmes to assist Departments and Directorates in their adaptation to changing environment

Client Orientation

•   Demonstrates understanding of client’s perspective
•   Keeps the client informed of problems or delays in the provision of services
•   Uses discretion and flexibility in interpreting rules in order to meet client needs and achieve organizational goals more effectively
•   Solicits feedback on service provision and quality
•   romoting Accountability and Results-Based Management

Age

Candidates should not be 50 years old or over at the point of recruitment and must be a citizen of one of the ECOWAS member states.
Language

Excellent oral and written communication skills in any of the official ECOWAS languages – English, French and Portuguese. A good working knowledge of a second official language would be an advantage.

Annual Salary:  USD 36,901 – USD 44,469

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants may use the application form to apply indicating the position(s) they are interested in.

Click Here To Download Application Form

Interested candidates should download the application form, fill it and send it together with their CV as an email attachment to the following email address:

applications@ecowas.int

Closing Date: 20 September, 2014

•   Applicants should indicate in the body of their forwarding mail, the title(s) of the position(s) they are applying for.
•   NB: PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH YOUR CERTIFICATES TO THE APPLICATION EMAIL.
•   ANY APPLICATION RECEIVED AFTER THE VACANCY CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
•   Applicants experiencing difficulties sending their application with a hotmail or windows live email account should forward their application via other mail providers such as Gmail, Yahoo, etc. Applicants may also call +2347034188920 for further information.
•   Applicants may also call +2347034188920 for further information. Please call this number from Monday to Friday between 9AM and 5PM (GMT+1).

{OrphanAid Africa,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

OrphanAid Africa is a non-profit, non-governmental organization. Its aim is to support orphans and vulnerable children in Ghana through programs in Care Reform, family support, education and development.

Its goal is to ensure that children grow up in safe and permanent family settings with appropriate care and protection.

Job Summary

The Human Resource Manager is to see to the overall functioning of the Human resource base of the organization by maintaining records of recruitment, performance and disciplinary actions as well as staff motivation. He shall report to the Chief Executive Officer. He/she will

•   Have a comprehensive leave plan for all staff such as sick leave, Educational leave, Maternity Leave and the Annual leave.
•   Plan and process all Visa related applications for foreigners visitors
•   Coordinate with various departmental heads to carry out the performance review for their staff
•   Coordinate Staff get-togethers and staff meetings
•   Partake in the discussion on staff performance related issues and their documentation
•   Update regularly the organizational chart
•   Hosting of visitors at Ayenyah
•   Write appropriate job descriptions for all positions
•   facilitate the recruitment of new staff
•   Prepare contracts and get them signed and filed
•   Do the induction for new staff – Staff Hand Book explanation
•   Makes sure all employees files are up to date
•   Prepare the payroll of the organization, compute for other statutory payment such as SSNIT and PAYE for Staff
•   Plan and have a smooth exit plan for staff
•   Explore and request for the logistics needs of staff to perform well
•   Be part of the strategic decision definition
•   Regularly update the staff facebook page other social media pages.

Qualification Required & Experience

The successful candidate should have

•   A minimum of Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management
•   Practical experience in Human Resource management for at least three(3) years
•   Good command of MS Office package
•   Ability to work in rural and urban communities
•   knowledge of Twi, Ga/Dangme and/ or Ewe
•   Good organizational skills
•   Good knowledge of the immigration laws and regulations of Ghana
•   Conversant with the Ghana Labour Act and other laws relating to labour in Ghana
•   Excellent professional writing skills
•   Demonstrate good professional boundaries
•   Demonstrate a non judgemental and non-bias attitude
•   Inclusive of all different ethnic groups, religious beliefs and alternative lifestyles
•   Can remain calm under pressure and meet necessary deadlines as needed

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should kindly submit their CV and cover letter the email address:

positionvacant14@gmail.com

Closing Date: 28 September, 2014

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview

{Tullow Ghana ,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

Job Purpose:

Own the end to end Resourcing process

Partner with HRBP’s and hiring managers to resource and recruit for staff and contractor roles and to meet Tullow’s hiring requirements.

Responsibilities / Key Objectives:

•   Responsible for the lifecycle of the recruiting process (attraction through to offer acceptance) using company recruitment strategies, processes and policies to support hiring talent into the business in an efficient and effective way;
•   Keep up to date with developments and trends in the market and new initiatives in the recruitment field;
•   Talent Pipeline candidates in Ghana and aboard
•   Produce monthly, quarterly reports on talent pipeline.
•   Develop good working relationships with HR Operations and line managers in individual portfolio, PSL agencies and other external service providers;
•   Develop good networks and contacts in order to develop a pipeline of potential candidates;
•   Decide best recruitment channels for each role and post positions accordingly on internal / external career sites, job boards, with agencies etc.
•   As necessary undertake direct sourcing activities to identify active and passive candidates to include internal database interrogation, searching of job boards, utilizing social media (LinkedIn, etc) attending recruitment events, career fairs, encouraging referrals, etc
•   Screen candidates via first interviews in order to assess their potential for hire and referral to the next stage in the recruitment process agreed with Hiring managers and HR Operations.
•   Advise on suitability for recruitment, appropriate reward package and negotiate /support offer process with candidates / agencies.  Ensure regular reporting of pipeline/ recruitment activity, including metrics, to the appropriate stakeholders in the business and HR Operations.
•   Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant employment law, search and selection skills and techniques and make recommendations for updates in recruitment policies and procedures as necessary;
Develop, create and work with line managers/HR Operations to systematically follow all processes and procedures associated with the recruitment process;

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Typically requires a BA/ BS degree, preferably with emphasis in HR or Business.

Skills and experience:

•   Ideally generalist HR experience with a minimum of 3 years recruitment experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry;
•   Experience as an in-house Recruiter is preferred or within a technical environment
•   Solid and proven experience in internal/ external search and / agency recruiting within the O&G industry will be considered
•   Demonstrated experience in building candidate pipelines through direct sourcing
•   Demonstrated skills and experience in working with all levels of company management to manage lifecycle recruiting for companies
•   Significant experience with candidate screening, interviewing and managing the offer process.
•   Strong experience with Professional / Social Media/ Job boards, the utilisation of company referral programs and networking to achieve recruiting results.
•   Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Applicant Tracking systems and HRIS systems highly desirable. Experience of running and managing recruitment campaigns including advertising writing & designKnowledge of various assessment tools; psychometric testing, case study & presentation assessments etc.

Business Behaviours:

•   Strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal, written and listening skills;
•   Organised with an ability to plan and prioritise own workload  and able to organise others;
•   Ability to use initiative, take responsibility and manage tasks through to completion;
•   Anticipates, plans and reacts quickly & flexibly to changing circumstances;
•   Open, honest & reliable.
•   Strong focus on Tullow values

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 15 September, 2014

Our philosophy is to bring people into Tullow with whom we can build a strong, mutually beneficial and lasting relationship. We strive to recruit the best candidate for any position in Tullow and this goal is underpinned by our attractive market-based remuneration and employment policies

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

An IT/Telecommunication firm is looking for talented, exposure and knowledgeable people to add to their team members. The company is a vibrant one with immerse growth opportunity.

We are looking for: Human Resource Manager

The ideal candidate will be highly compensated and report to the Chief Executive Officer.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should forward their recent CV to:-

betmils@yahoo.com   or  gyamfixx@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 5 September, 2014

•   The subject line of the email should read the job title
•   Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

{Eusbett Hotel,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

Job Summary

Responsible for:

•   working closely with departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures;
•   promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation;
•   liaising with a wide range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance and health and safety;
•   recruiting staff – this includes developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates;
•   developing and implementing policies on issues such as working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management;
•   preparing and administering staff handbooks;
•   advising on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits;
•   undertaking regular salary reviews;
•   negotiating with staff and their representatives (for example, trade union officials) on issues relating to pay and conditions;
•   administering payroll and maintaining employee records;
•   interpreting and advising on employment law;
•   dealing with grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures;
•   developing with line managers HR planning strategies which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements;
•   planning, and delivering training, including inductions for new staff;
•   analysing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers.

Reporting to:  General Manager

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A degree, HND or Diploma in a relevant field
•   Experience in a supervisory or similar role in at least a 3 Star hotel
•   Demonstrated entrepreneurial approach to business
•   Must be results-oriented and versatile
•   Must have strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
•   Must be a team player with proven abilities to excel in dynamic competitive environments
•   Must have strong integrity

Location: Sunyani (Accommodation shall be provided)

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their CVs to:-

gm@eusbetthotel.com

Closing Date: 31 August, 2014

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

A progressive company requires a Human Resource Manager

Qualification Required & Experience

•   BSc/BBA in Human Resource Management / Psychology / Management Studies from a recognised University with a minimum of 2 years working experience

Skills and Ability:

•   Very good interpersonal relationship, excellent knowledge of the laws, good verbal and written communication skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicant must e-mail resume and application letter to:-

employment@opeibea.com.gh

or by post to:-

The Director
P.O.Box AN 6251,
Accra-North

Closing Date: 26 August, 2014

{DAI,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

Africa Lead II Agricultural Development Young Professionals Internship Program

Africa Lead II—the Feed the Future: Building Capacity for African Agricultural Transformation Program—supports the advancement of agricultural transformation in Africa as proposed by the African Union Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP). Simultaneously, Africa Lead II contributes to the Feed the Future (FTF) goals of reduced hunger and poverty by building the capacity of Champions—defined as men and women leaders in agriculture—to develop, lead, and manage the policies, structures and processes needed for the transformation process.

The scope of Africa Lead II is divided into three components, as follows:

•   Component One: Establishing and Improving Effectiveness of Institutional and Organizational Architecture for African-Led Agricultural Transformation.
•   Component Two: Strengthening Capacity to Manage and Implement the Policy Change and Alignment Process.
•   Component Three: Promoting the Effective Participation of Non-State Actors  (NSAs) in the Policy Process and Providing Capacity Strengthening Support when Necessary.

Africa Lead II’s Agriculture Internship Program aims to facilitate more efficient agricultural production, stronger agribusinesses and agricultural development institutions, a more direct link between NARS and farmers, and greater value addition in the agriculture sector across Africa. The broad goal is to support skills transfer and technological know-how that will help African agribusinesses and organizations to innovate, improve their commercial viability and catalyze agricultural transformation, thus contributing to improved food security.

The Africa Lead II Program welcomes applications from candidates interested in pursuing these young professionals development opportunities. Placement terms will be for a period of 12 months with anticipated postings  in  ECOWAS member states :Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo and Cape Verde.

Housing, monthly stipend, living allowances, round-trip airfare and related travel expenses to worksite  will be covered by the program. These 12 month young professionals development opportunities are not guarantees for full time employment upon successful completion of the placement.

Responsibilities

•   Assist with the preparation and maintenance of a Human Resources Personnel Manual
•   Support Director of Human Resources in creating and/or updating a file for each employee and ensure accurate maintenance of paper and electronic files.
•   Reviews each employee or independent consultant’s information
•   Assist in ensuring timely payroll for employees
•   Track and maintain leave requests
•   Confirm the contents and gather all missing information per the record tracker that is not contained in the hard copy file or electronically;
•   Consult with employees and assesses ongoing professional development and training needs
•   Coach managers on employee relations and conducting employee performance management reviews
•   Assess, communicate, and initiate corrective actions to resolve workplace-related morale or other issues.
•   Consult with the HR director to implement Organizational HR policies and procedures including compensation, performance reviews, new hire set-up and orientation, etc.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social science, human resource, administration,  or related field
•   Strong written & verbal communication skills
•   Creating, compiling, or presenting report skills is a plus
•   Computer literate with use of internet, Word, Excel
•   Team oriented and ability to work in team and under pressure
•   People oriented and HR management experience

General Minimum Required Qualifications

•   Bachelor’s degree Minimum , plus 2 years of relevant administrative or technical professional experience; or  a Master’s degree preferred with 1 year of relevant administrative or technical professional experience
•   Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
•   BS/BA degree required, advance degree preferred
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills
•   Must be able to travel and be based within Regional Institution in West Africa during the entire duration of the placement (minimum 1 year assignment)

General Preferred Qualifications

•   Experience in West African regional agricultural development A plus
•   International Travel and field related experience in urban and rural African settings desirable
•   Fluency in both French and English required

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

General Application requirements
All candidates must submit the following required documents:

•   Curriculum Vitae
•   1-Page Cover letter highlighting your ability to contribute your skills towards enhancing capacity of a regional organization involved in Food security. Kindly specify your strengths and weaknesses and ability to adapt to new mutli-cultural environment.
•   3 References: kindly provide 2 professional references and 1 personal reference

Please send applications to:

AfricaLEAD_Internships@dai.com

Closing Date: 05 September, 2014

Nationals of ECOWAS countries welcome to apply.