{West African Examinations Council,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

The West African Examinations Council, a sub-regional organization responsible for the conduct of various examinations in the English speaking West African Countries, invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians to fill vacant positions in its Ghana National offices.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

As an Appliation Programmer, you will be responsible for performing the following duties among other things:

•   Development of application software
•   Amendment of programs
•   Development of user interfaces for the capture of data by user
•   Divisions/Departments
•   Implementation of acceptance testing modules
•   Creation and update of user manual documentation for operational use

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Mlust have a Bachelor of Science degree (at least second class Honours) in computer Science from a recognised University.

Experience:

Applicants must have good knowledge in

•   Microsoft Office applications development and SQL Server
•   Programming with Visual Basic
•   Networking
•   Web Design
•   Knowledge in COBL programming will be an added advantage
•   Applicats must have at least three years post degree qualification

Desirable Attributes

•   High integrity, confidentiality and reliability
•   Demonstrable leadership ability
•   Good organisational and co-ordination skills and be a results-oriented person
•   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•   Team player

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates are requested to download Application Form from the Council’s website: www.waecheadquartersgh.org. The completed Application Form should be submitted to the following address:

The Registrar
The West African Examinations Council
Headquarters
P. O. Box 125
Accra, Ghana

Attention: Deputy Director, HRM

Closing Date: 28 October, 2013

{World Vision International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

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.

Job Summary

Purpose of the position
Design, implement and maintain all WV Ghana internal networks and telecommunication systems.

Support day-to-day operations of LAN/WAN network connectivity to ensure these are adequate and are operationally optimised to support business needs.

Major Responsibilities

•   Oversee the day-to-day operation of computer networks including hardware/software support, training, in World Vision Ghana Head Office, Base Offices and ADPs and special projects
•   Establish network specifications by conferring with all users; analysing workflow, access, information, and security requirements; design router and switch administration, including interface configuration and routing protocols.
•   Plan, design and implement data and voice connectivity for local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) systems. Assist in coordinating and implementing connectivity and infrastructure projects including network and related wiring plans, LANIWAN hardware/software purchases, Partnership special projects: system installations. Manage network device configurations, backup/recovery, maintenance and problem-SOlving in the Head Office, Base offices, ADPs and special projects
•   Maintain LAN topologies and usage documentation including hardware/software applications, support logs and other related information;
•   Maintain existing anti-Spam, anti-spyware and anti- virus systems. Define/recommend network and security policies and Implement approved policies to minimise risks.
•   Establish network performance management processes to monitor Local Area Networks and WAN links in all projects.
•   Interact regularly with the Service Desk Team, Administrator and GICT to ensure a good user experience of network services.
•   Work with Internet service providers and GICT to ensure that WV Ghana’s Internet and WAN connections are operating according to agreed service levels.
•   Provide and maintain documentation and guidelines to help users in the efficient use of Local Area and
•   Wide Area Networks and services.
•   Plan for and maintain a call tracking system that enables proper tracking of and rapid response to user calls on all network related issues.

Other Competencies/Attributes

•   Good Interpersonal skills and ability to manage from the bottom
•   Service management culture and team spirit with a burning desire to achieve optimum results …
•   Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
•   Attend and participatellead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
•   Perform other duties as required. Good working knowledge of major networking components, network operating systems and basic computer hardware components.
•   Good Knowledge of computer and network security and ability to deal with external and internal security threats.
•   Good working knowledge of the following operating systems: – Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003.

Qualification Required & Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

•   Educational level required: A university degree or diploma in Computer Science or Information technology
•   Technical Training qualifications required: Qualified MSCE or CCNA or ITIL version 3 foundation
•   Experience: 4 years working experience, 2 of which should have been in a network administration context
•   Other: Experience in Lotus Domino server administration is preferred.

Annual Salary: GH¢ 20,500

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 title as the subject to:-

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 22 October, 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.

Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.

{Teledata ICT Ltd,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

•   Position: Software Development Manager
•   Reports Directly To:  Managing Director

PURPOSE
To provide direction, coordination and supervision for the Software development activities of  the company

DUTIES

•   Directs the activities to establish all possible options for designing and delivering best solutions based on sound analytical judgment, team input and the customers best interest
•   Research new technologies that push the boundaries and capabilities of design and provide insight on applying these to available product offerings
•   Oversea the accountability for optimization-focused design to ensure that all code is written with high availability and high impact; accountable for efficiency focused design that serves to ensure that all codes is highly reusable and modular
•   Design push and pull data interfaces using the latest web and data sharing technologies integrated to a multitude of third party providers
•   Author technical design documentation that fully defines all application code and the underlying methodology for the design decisions made
•   Oversee the development of software according to functional and technical design specifications
•   Reports operational achievements and progress to immediate manager on a regular basis, including statistical analysis and improvement of action plans.
•   Prepares written operating documents such as policies and procedures, and reports.
•   Delivers yearly department performance agreed upon expectations.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

•   Supervises immediate subordinates to ensure that time, quality and other set standards are adhered to.
•   Handles problems of immediate subordinates and (where necessary) consults with appropriate departments.
•   Sets performance targets and conducts performance review and end-of-year appraisal for immediate subordinates.
•   Identifies the training needs of immediate subordinates and organizes or recommends appropriate training for them.
•   Administers disciplinary measures to immediate subordinates in accordance with the company’s disciplinary code and procedure.

Qualification Required & Experience

Position requires:

•   At least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Software development with
•   A minimum of 5 years hands-on experience.

Certification
Project Management  , MCSE

Technical Competencies

•   Thorough knowledge of MS SQL server database, Microsoft. Net technology
•   Thorough knowledge of PHP,  XML, Java etc
•   Skilled in the use of financial domain packages.
•   Ability to use MS Visual Basic 6.0 and MS SQL server
•   Personality Competencies: (i.e. major personality attributes required for the position)
•   Ability to handle conflict, confrontation and delicate interpersonal situations in such a manner as to solve the problem and sustain positive relationship
•   Ability to cope with work, time and people pressure
•   Ability to disclose feelings, thoughts and views frankly without hostility
•   Ability to hold self and others accountable
•   Managerial Competencies: (i.e. major managerial skills/knowledge required for the position)
•   Ability to recognize and reward achievements or take disciplinary action  where necessary
•   Ability to provide guidance and support to staff enabling them to get on with the job
•   Ability to provide clear direction to staff, specifying what is expected and linking jobs to business objective
•   Ability to develop cooperation among subordinates
•   Ability to follow up and monitor performance of subordinates
•   Ability and /or willingness to document, where necessary, sub-standard behavior of performance
•   Ability to take timely decisions
•   Ability to prepare written documents including policies and procedures; and effective reports, letter and memos

Location: Kokomlemle, Accra

How To Apply For The Job

The applicants should post jobs to:

kafui.agropa@gmail.com and jobs@teledataict.com

Closing Date: 03 November, 2013

Only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

A Micro-finance seeks to engage the services of an IT Officer

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First degree holder in IT or it related discipline
•   3 years experience in hardware, software, network administration and installation / security
•   Email and internet programmes

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Email your application and detailed CV to the HR Manager at:-

jobs.ghmf@gmail.com

Closing Date: 07 November, 2013

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

A prestigious software development company is looking for young programmers to employ immediately.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must be a university graduate or its equivalent
•   Programming skills (Java, Oracle Forms, PHP and visual basic)
•   2 – 3 years in active programming in current employment.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send your CVs and contacts to:-

recruitstaff500@gmail.com

Closing Date: 07 October, 2013

{Ghana Statistics Service,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership, technical and operational direction for the implementation of the programme and activities related to the Information Technology Service Directorate.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Develops ICT policies and programmes to support ICT infrastructure, applications and databases for the GSS
•   Oversees the provision of ICT support services to all directorates of the Service
•   Coordinates the implementation of ICT policies and programmes of the Service
•   Researches, designs and coordinates the implementation of appropriate ICT solutions to improve productivity and access to information
•   Advises management on all ICT issues in the Service
•   Identifies the I.T training needs of staff of the Service and facilitates their training in collaboration with the HR Directorate
•   Prepares and submits quarterly, annual and other periodic reports on the IT Directorate to the Deputy Government Statistician for Services
•   Coordinates the design and management of the GSS website in collaboration with the Communication and Dissemination Directorate

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of a Master’s degree from a recognized tertiary institution in Computer Science or relevant subject area
•   Must have a relevant advanced professional level qualification or industry skill-based certification(s)
•   A minimum of ten years relevant work experience, five years of which must be in a senior management position in a reputable organization

Competencies and Skills

•   Up-to-date knowledge of ICT
•   Financial administration procedures and procurement processes
•   Skills in project management
•   Good analytical and leadership skills
•   Expertise in advanced information technology
•   Good communication and inter-personal skills
•   Knowledge of ICT policies and security standards
•   Good Team Player
•   Adoptability and flexibility to change

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants are to submit the following, in addition to an application letter:

•   Six (6) copies of detailed curriculum vitae with contact telephone numbers, e-mail address and three referees;
•   Six  (6) copies of a two page vision statement for the (GSS);
•   Six  (6) copies of a brief statement of job regulations in current/latest post; and
•   Other relevant information

Applications (in sealed envelopes marked at the top left corner with the corresponding number of the position being applied for) with a Curriculum Vitae including names and addresses of three  referees, should reach the address below:

The Secretary
Public Services Commission
P. O. BOX GP1618
Accra

Closing Date: 12 October, 2013

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

With the desire of becoming a leader in the non-banking financial sector, a growing Non-Banking Finance Institution is looking for highly motivated, innovative and dynamic persons fill the following position in Accra.

The IT Auditor is a Team Lead Role, responsible to the Head of Audit

Key Responsibilities

•   Perform general and application control reviews for simple to complex computer information systems
•   Performs Information control reviews to include system development standards, operating procedures, system security, programmes controls, communication controls, backup and diseater recovery and system maintenance
•   Perform reviews of internal control procedures and security for systems under development and / or enhancements to current systems|
•   Follow up on audit findings to ensure that corrective action (s) have been taken
•   Train other members of the audit team
•   Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
•   Perform audit of application and database code as needed
•   Identify, develop and document audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed
•   Communicate or assist in communicating the results of audit via written reports and oral presentations to management and the Board audit committee
•   Plan and execute audits of client / server technology platform, evaluates IT controls and works collaboratively with management to identify actions needed
•   Conduct data extraction, analysis and security reviews
•   Assesses information technology control to mitigate IT risks regarding the confidentility and integrity of business information.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A degree in Computer Science
•   A chartered Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other equivalent relevant qualification
•   A minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar role in a bank or financial institution

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Join the team of creative and passionate professionals by sending your CV and application to the email address below:

starthr.2013@gmail.com

Closing Date: 05 October, 2013

{Confidential,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};

A reputable organisation is looking to hire the services of the under mentioned persons to take up key responsibilities:- IT Technician

The Role: Reporting to Area manager and the Regional manager. The core duties of the successful candidate will include:

•   Installing and maintaining computer hardware, software and network
•   Ensuring technology is accessible
•   Monitor and maintain technology to ensure maximum access
•   Must be equipped with current hardware and software applications
•   Perform other related duties as required during working hours

Qualification Required & Experience

As a minimum requirement, the candidate must have:-

•   Diploma or Advanced certificate in networking or higher
•   At least 3 years working experience

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

All interested persons should forward their resumes and cover letter to:

Spbapplications@gmail.com

Closing Date: 07 October, 2013