{GCX-eleni,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Jun-2015};

The GCX Project seeks to recruit qualified professionals for the GCX Project, a recently launched project with the aim of establishing a Commodity Exchange, the first of its kind in Ghana, and in West Africa. It has the objective of creating an orderly, transparent, and efficient modern market to connect buyers and sellers, assured of quality, quantity, delivery, and payment. Only passionate, self-motivated, and dedicated individuals committed to excellence need to apply. The GCX Project is backed by the Government of Ghana and a consortium of private investors, and does not discriminate by race, gender, nationality, disability, or any other. Successful applicants stand the chance of gaining full -time employment in the GCX once it is established.

Job Summary

•   Responsible for providing vision and leadership for developing and implementing IT network architecture and infrastructure strategy, including system administration, data center, information security and disaster recovery in support of GCX operations.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelors or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or reiated field.
•   At least five (5) years of relevant work experience
•   Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly desirable.
•   Demonstrated ability to work effectively in high performance teams
•   Excellent communication skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit recent CV and any relevant attachment to the address below before JUNE 8, 2015:

The GCX Project Secretariat
Attn:
Mr. Sunru Yong

sunru@eleniexchanges.com   

For further enquiries: please call +233 542 155 351 or email the above address.

Closing Date: 08 June, 2015

{GCX-eleni,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Jun-2015};

The GCX Project seeks to recruit qualified professionals for the GCX Project, a recently launched project with the aim of establishing a Commodity Exchange, the first of its kind in Ghana, and in West Africa. It has the objective of creating an orderly, transparent, and efficient modern market to connect buyers and sellers, assured of quality, quantity, delivery, and payment. Only passionate, self-motivated, and dedicated individuals committed to excellence need to apply. The GCX Project is backed by the Government of Ghana and a consortium of private investors, and does not discriminate by race, gender, nationality, disability, or any other. Successful applicants stand the chance of gaining full -time employment in the GCX once it is established.

Job Summary

•   Responsible for providing vision and leadership for developing and implementing IT network architecture and infrastructure strategy, including system administration, data center, information security and disaster recovery in support of GCX operations.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelors or higher degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
•   At least five (5) years of relevant work experience Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly desirable.
•   Proven experience developing, planning and executing enterprise-wide infrastructure initiatives
•   Demonstrated ability to work effectively in high performance teams Excellent communications and written skills.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit recent CV and any relevant attachment to the address below before JUNE 8, 2015:

The GCX Project Secretariat
Attn:
Mr. Sunru Yong

sunru@eleniexchanges.com   

For further enquiries: please call +233 542 155 351 or email the above address.

Closing Date: 08 June, 2015

{GCX-eleni,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Jun-2015};

The GCX Project seeks to recruit qualified professionals for the GCX Project, a recently launched project with the aim of establishing a Commodity Exchange, the first of its kind in Ghana, and in West Africa. It has the objective of creating an orderly, transparent, and efficient modern market to connect buyers and sellers, assured of quality, quantity, delivery, and payment. Only passionate, self-motivated, and dedicated individuals committed to excellence need to apply. The GCX Project is backed by the Government of Ghana and a consortium of private investors, and does not discriminate by race, gender, nationality, disability, or any other. Successful applicants stand the chance of gaining full -time employment in the GCX once it is established.

Job Summary

•   Responsible for designing and developing a market information strategy for the efficient and accurate dissemination of Exchange market information to a broad array of actors and stakeholders.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s or higher degree in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Finance, Business Management, Economics or related field.
•   At least five years related work experience
•   Progressively responsible work experience in market data systems,
•   commodity trading, information systems
•   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•   Good team skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit recent CV and any relevant attachment to the address below before JUNE 8, 2015:

The GCX Project Secretariat
Attn:
Mr. Sunru Yong

sunru@eleniexchanges.com   

For further enquiries: please call +233 542 155 351 or email the above address.

Closing Date: 08 June, 2015

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 May-2015};

A reputable advertising agency located at Osu seeks an experienced Graphic Designer

Location: Osu, Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All applicants should send their CV’s to:-

stadagency@gmail.com

Closing Date: 27 May, 2015

{Lincoln Community School,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 May-2015};

Lincoln Community School is one of the leading American International Schools in Africa and currently serves a population of 760 students from over 66 different nationalities.

Job Description

The School is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Website Coordinator and Advancement Assistant to manage the school’s website and other tools that drive the School’s intra-communications.

The post holder will also be responsible for providing administrative support to the various functions in the Advancement Department; Marketing, Communications ,Admissions and Alumni relations.

Qualification Required & Experience

The ideal candidate will possess the following essential qualifications and experience:

Qualifications:

•   Degree in Information Technology or Communication
•   A certificate/qualification in  web design or in  design and technology field

Experience, Skills and Abilities

•   Minimum of three years’ experience working in a web design , desk top publishing or in design and technology position
•   Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communications
•   Excellent organizational skills.
•   Excellent IT skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

The compensation package for the position is competitive; salary will depend on relevant experience and qualifications. If you have proven a proven track record in web design and communication and you are interested in the opportunity to work in an international environment where you will be challenged and developed professionally then please visit our website: http://www.lincoln.edu.gh/adminvacancies to obtain an application pack.

•   Applications should be submitted by close of business on Wednesday 20th  May 2015 to Louisa Mensah- Baah Director, Human Resources

Email: lmensah-baah@lincoln.edu.gh     

Mailing Address: PMB CT 354 Cantonments, Accra,Ghana   

Tel: +233-302-7710118/772964    Fax: +233-302-780985  

Closing Date: 20 May, 2015

{International Potato Center (CIP),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 May-2015};

The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks to reduce poverty and achieve food security on a sustained basis in developing countries through scientific research and related activities on potato, sweetpotato and other root and tuber crops, and on the improved management of natural resources in the Andes and other mountain areas.

CIP is a Future Harvest Center supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). CIP headquarters are in Lima, Peru and its regional headquarters in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are in Nairobi, Kenya.

CIP scientists are also based in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia.

In Ghana, CIP offices are located at CSIR-Crops Research Institute, Kumasi, and at CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institutute, Tamale. Our efforts in the region are focused on research for the improvement of the resilient, nutritious sweetpotato for health.

Job Summary

Research Information Systems and Data Management Support

In order to improve IT and data management support to sweetpotato researchers in Ghana, the Research Information Specialist will work with users and developers of research tools in Ghana, in consultation with CIP’s regional and global IT and Data Management Specialists.

The tasks and responsibilities will include:

•   Support our in-house breeding information systems – CloneSelector (Excel, VBA, R) and AccuDataLog (VB.Net)
•   Provide support to users on a smartphone based monitoring system
•   Provide first level ICT user support to all users in the CIP-Ghana office
•   Assist with management of agrometeorological equipment, ensuring adequate deployment, maintenance and collection of data.
•   Assist in data management tasks and ensure that all science data is properly documented and backed up

Duty Station: CIP office at CSIR-Crops Research Institute, Kumasi

Conditions:

•   This is a local position.
•   The employment initially be on a consultancy basis for a 6-month term, with the possibility of continuation under a longer-term contract.

Qualification Required & Experience

You possess the following technical skills and interests:

•   Computer science/IT degree (min. bachelor)
•   IT experience: preferably approx. 1 – 2 years
•   Experience with user support and development of users guides
•   Experience using open source technologies
•   Knowledge of statistics and statistical software an advantage as is interest in agricultural research for development
•   Fluent in English and knowledge of French an advantage
•   Strong focus on meeting users requirements and deadlines
•   Open-minded when it comes to learning and adopting new technologies
•   Not afraid of teamwork, and also comfortable working independently

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should apply by email, sending a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V. and the names and contact information of two referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to Ted Carey (e.carey@cgiar.org) and Muhammed-Awal Zakaria (m.zakaria@cgiar.org).

Closing Date: 11 June, 2015

•   The reference name of the position should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message.
•   Screening of applications will begin as applications are received and continue till position is filled.
•   Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CIP seeks diversity and gender balance in its staff.

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 May-2015};

A Non-Bank Financial Institution invites applications from experienced, highly motivated, proactive and resourceful persons to fill the position of  HEAD, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

OBJECTIVE

To develop and manage robust Information Technology systems and support to ensure the reliability and integrity of management information systems for the efficient operation of the Company.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

•   Direct, and be an active member of the Company’s IT Steering Committee in accordance with the established policies and guidelines.
•   Establish and maintain information security standards and procedures in compliance with information security and risk management policies, standards and guidelines.
•   Function as an internal consulting resource person on information security issues.
•   Plan and implement/update all technology projects/strategies and ensure project documentation is maintained in line with institutional standards.
•   Plan and budget for the software, equipment and staffing to meet the technology requirements of the business.
•   Coordinate the development of PC-based applications to support business products consistent with institutional procedures and best practices.
•   Ensure appropriate organisational and staffing control within the technology function, where required segregation of duties or dual control are maintained.
•   Ensure adequate and relevant contingency and disaster recovery plans are maintained and periodically tested.
•   Oversee service management of vendors and outsourced operations and the execution of Service Level Agreements.
•   Adopt new processes, roles and skills for the IS function, by focusing on delivering services, rather than software to the business.
•   Monitor level of IT awareness and regular delivery of effective IT training for IT users and business users.
•   Champion the annual development/review of Business requirement Analysis, IT Strategic Planning, IT Architecture Planning, IT Process Review and Development, Capacity Planning, Risk Mitigation Planning, High Availability Planning, and Disaster Recovery Planning.
•   Supervise and evaluate performance of IT personnel and prepare the annual IT Plan.

Qualification Required & Experience

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

•   Minimum of first degree in Computer Science or equivalent
•   Professional qualification, plus membership of a recognised Information Technology body, such as IMIS (UK), CISCO.
•   Five to seven years  relevant experience in a senior technical role in Data Warehousing and Information Technology Systems
OR

•   A postgraduate degree in a related field or a recognised professional qualification in ICT. Any additional relevant course or professional qualification is an advantage.

WORK-BASED COMPETENCIES:

•   Knowledge and understanding of diverse IT Database Systems including T-24
•   Knowledge and understanding of Information Technology in banking
•   Good product development and management capabilities
•   Excellent customer relationship development/management skills
•   Good negotiation, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
•   Strong team management skills
•   Project management skills

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

•   Ability to promote team work
•   Exhibition of high sense of integrity
•   High level of commitment and professionalism
•   High level of maturity
•   High level of confidentiality and discretion
•   Proactive

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested qualified persons should submit their application letter and CV to:

search.job2014@gmail.com

Closing Date: 27 May, 2015

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

{Mental Health Authority,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 May-2015};

The Mental Health Authority is a new Agency under the Ministry of Health created by an Act of Parliament, Mental Health Act 846, 2012. The Authority’s mandate is to establish an integrated, culturally appropriate quality and accessible mental health care of world class standard.

Job Description

Functions:

•   Shall collate data on mental health from public and private mental health services, from regional and district mental health coordinators.
•   Shall set up and ensure effective functioning of Mental Health Information System.
•   Shall attend meetings of the Division
•   Shall collate data on mental health data to the Director
•   Shall ensure continuous training of staff in ICT
•   Shall set up ICT system with Mental Health

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Shall have a postgraduate degree ip Computer Science
•   Be an ICT manager in the Health Sector environment
•   Must show adequate knowledge and skills in mental health information systems

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send written application with curriculum vitae (CV) to

The Acting Chief Executive
c/o Accra Psychiatry Hospital
P. O. Box 1305
Accra

Closing Date: 16 June, 2015

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 May-2015};

Experience Cafe Attendants needed at the state-of-the-arts cafe in Accra.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The applicants should have working knowledge of photocopies, Binding machine, printers and other accessories.
•   Must be well educated and reside at Tudu, Adabraka, Kokomlemle, Osu or closer environs.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidate should email us at:-

ghanaresearch@yahoo.com

or call:-

0277-784479

Closing Date: 02 May, 2015

{Advanced Technology Barbs Security Limited,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 May-2015};

VISION:To be the leading security systems & services provider in Ghana and the sub-region.

MISSION:
To provide advanced and appropriate security technologies and services at economical rates through experts such as Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Engineers, Administrators and Technicians without compromising on customer satisfaction.

Job Summary

ATBS Ltd seeks a highly motivated individual aged between 25 to 30 years to fill the post of an IT Technician

The range of task to be performed includes but not limited to:

•   Ensuring that Network resources are entirely accessible by workstations and data and shared resources are secured and accessible.
•   Working on large server base networks and handling on site and off site issues.
•   Checking performance issues with PC’s and determining if necessary the need for memory upgrade and hard drive errors.
•   Performing regular system maintenance and backup data where necessary.
•   Assisting in network security including smooth wall advance content filtering and firewall with antivirus software in place.
•   Monitoring system performance and creating system files.
•   Multitasking both at site and offsite.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must have Knowledge in Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and Access Control Installation

Location: Tesano, Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All applicants for the above position should submit their application letters, Curriculum Vitae, and copies of certificates to the Administrator at:-

info@atbslimited.com

Alternatively, applicants can submit the hard copies of their application documents to the company by calling 0244-294492 or 0243-175894 for directions.

Closing Date: 14 May, 2015

•   Please quote the role you are applying for in the subject line of the email.
•   Applicants are advised to visit www.atbslimited.com to learn more about the company.
•   Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.