{Esoko,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

Esoko is looking for a for a talented, ambitious, self-directed individual to guide product life cycle from conception to launch. As a product manager, you’ll be responsible for coming up with great new features and product ideas and making them a reality. You’ll define the product strategy and vision, work with customers to understand the product gaps, unmet user needs, and collaborate with the engineering team and user experience talent to bring products to the market.

Responsibilities

•   Have a thorough understanding of the market needs and understand competition.
•   Must be able to conceptualize new ideas, research new ideas and evaluate them objectively from a market standpoint.
•   Gather and clarify product enhancement requirements with internal and external customers of Esoko.
•   Manage and prioritize enhancements for existing and new products.
•   Create Product Requirements Specification for the development team. This document captures functionalities along with the screens and feature behaviour.
•   Co-ordinate with the development team to ensure software can be delivered with agreed functionalities and timelines.
•   Manage complete product lifecycle including requirements, release plans, product launch and other tactical activities.
•   Drive product roadmaps through market research and customer interactions.

Qualification Required & Experience

Required Skills

•   At least 10 years of product development experience for an IT company.
•   Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
•   Strong product management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to translate business requirements into product functional requirements.
•   Strong interpersonal skills, communication and decision making skills.
•   Any experience in software development area – developer, Quality Assurance, application support is a plus.
•   Familiarity with the software project life cycle, from requirements gathering, to testing, to delivery for traditional and Agile methods would be a plus.
•   Should be a good team player with a self-starter attitude, ready to take initiatives

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 25 August, 2013

{SOMA Labs,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

SOMA Labs is the first company-building studio in West Africa dedicated to build mobile and internet-based companies that will generate not only revenue but also a positive impact. We are born straight from our belief in the social entrepreneurship movement and only incubate technology ideas that are generated internally. The Lab is itself at a start-up phase and backed by reputable organizations.

We are looking for a talented coder as a paid intern to join our growing talent pool.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Serious chops in programming (we can tell it), we are careless about degrees.
•   Strong knowledge of at least 2 relevant programming languages required
•   Already using or ability to use the most relevant collaborative and workflow tools facilitating work within development teams.
•   Evidence of project management skills will be a big bonus point.
•   Living in Accra and able to move daily to our office in Osu.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send your CV to seshier@outlook.com with “Application Developer” in the subject line. Include your github profile or any other accounts/links (no more than 5) that may help us to get to know you and your previous work better.

Closing Date: 26 August, 2013

{China Europe International Business School (CEIBS),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

The China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) is a non-profit business school in China with a Campus for its Africa Programme in Accra. CEIBS is a center of teaching and academic excellence. We have built a reputation for rigorous management-oriented research and implement a learning model that is effective, practical and focused on real and relevant challenges in business.

Our top ranking among the world’s best business schools is a testimony to our world-class faculty, our educational advantage and our value for students and corporate partners. Our programs are accredited by the two foremost international Accreditation Bodies: EQUIS and AACSB. For more information, visit www.ceibs.edu/africa

Job Summary

CEIBS Africa Programme is presently expanding its workforce and at the same time increasing the number of programmes that it delivers. In order to strengthen our marketing efforts, maintain the quality relationships we have with all our stakeholders and improve our efficiency we are currently recruiting personnel for key position.

Responsibilities

•   The first point of contact for all IT issues, in order to provide telephone and desktop support to all employees and assist in administration and maintenance of IT systems.
•   Maintain systems availability and efficiently across the organization, ensuring all systems meet the requirements of the organization at all times.
•   Responsible for compilation and maintenance of an accurate record of hardware and software.
•   Support and coordinate IT sourcing and vendor / partner management.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
•   Must have relevant experience and a good working knowledge of all Microsoft Operating Systems, Terminal Services, IPSEC/SSL VPN, Active Directory, VMware and Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2013 systems administration.
•   Bring Your Own Device (BYOD).
•   Must understand architecture of wireless voice/data networks; troubleshoot/resolve service impairments in software services, network, hardware & software faults and voice/data network elements.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you believe you are suited to be a member of the CEIBS workforce and share enthusiasm for what we do, please send an application specific to the vacancy you wish to occupy, a current CV and any other relevant document to:

ceibs.africa.edu@gmail.com

General Inquiries: +233 (0) 302 226689  / +233 (0) 248 883553

Closing Date: 26 July, 2013

www.ceibs.edu/africa

{Volta Catch Limited,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

Experience and Skills

•   5+ years IT administration and support
•   Strong MS product knowledge
•   Google Apps configs  and support
•   Wireless networking configuration
•   MSSQL Database Administration

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree or diploma in Information Systems, Microsoft Certification (MSCE) or similar
•   Top performer

Qualities

•   Ethical in every detail and endeavor
•   Diligent and process-driven
•   Technically-minded with attention to detail

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Candidates should send their resumes to:

VoltaCatch.Recruiting@gmail.com

Closing Date: 03 August, 2013

•   We hire the most talented and motivated personnel
•   We are looking for team players

{Golden Bean Hotels Limited,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following position in a new 3-star hotel (Golden Bean Hotels Limited, Nhyiaeso) opening soon in the heart of Kumasi.

General Competencies: Applicants for all positions must, in addition to the specific requirements above, also possess:

•   A pleasant disposition, ability to work under pressure and for long hours including evenings, on weekends and public holidays
•   Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel applications
•   Exposure to and the ability to work with different cultures. Proficiency in a second foreigh language (e.g. French) will be an advantage
•   A high level of personal integrity

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Application, with relevant CVs stating clearly the specific position being applied for should be emailed to:-

jobsadvert@live.com

or mail to:

Advert No: GC 189
c/o Graphic Communications Group Ltd
P.O.Box 742
Accra

Closing Date: 25 July, 2013

{Plan Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jul-2013};

Plan Ghana, an international child-centered community development organization, is looking for a dynamic and results-oriented person to fill the position of Country Information Technology (IT) Coordinator. The position is located at the Ghana Country Office, Accra and reports to the Country IT Manager.

Job Purpose: To coordinate and provide technical support for users, and to manage and administer local IT infrastructure and corporate systems under the direction of the Country IT Manager.

Typical Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:

•   Provides IT operational plans for the continuous delivery and operation of Information Systems
•   Implements IT disaster recovery plans within the business continuity plan to ensure timely and effective restoration of the IT services in the event of disaster
•   Ensures security and access control for data and network devices
•   Plans and manages PU technical services ensuring adherence to all corporate processes
•   Ensures availability and reliability of the IT infrastructure, applications and connectivity to support work processes
•   Provides first line support, advice and solutions to IT users in relation to application, data and vusiness process issues, ensuring all issues are resolved in a timely fashion
•   Ensures that system security and organisation compliance, processes and procedures are in place and properly maintained at the PU
•   Performs proactive tasks for IT infrastructure and corporate applications maintenance for business continuity
•   Maintains agreed levels of service provision and service levels to ensure compliance
•   Provides IT support to deliverying programme outputs for the implementation of PU plans
•   Provides IT expertise to IT in the communities (IT as a medium of development)
•   Facilitates information management and usage to support the delivery of PU activities
•   Increases user IT proficiency through the tranfer of skills to Plan staff and communities
•   Fulfills Plan’s Child Protection Policy at all times to protect children from all forms of abuse
•   Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time to support the achievement of organisation goals

Dealing with Problems:

•   Understands IT requirements as per the Operations Manual and other policies and procedures and provides answers to staff questions and queries on IT related activities
•   Supports with coaching staff on IT activities
•   Works with minimum supervision
•   Analyses issues, makes recommendations and referes all final decision making to a senior manager

Communications and Working Relationships:

•   There is a medium contact with contractors, service providers and suppliers for the provision of technical quality materials, equipments, and maintenance that would ensure Plan receives value for money
•   Maintains high contact with staff from the programme unit and low contact with country offices to offer technical support in relation to IT systems
•   The job responsibilities of this position require occasional contact with children and it is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Qualification Required & Experience

Knowledge, Skills, Behaviours, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:

•   First Degree or equivalent in Computer Studies with 2 years working experience or Diploma in computer studies with 3 years working experience
•   Proven ability and experience in setting up LANs and telecommunications networks
•   Experience of supporting LANs, SQL Server, and email server administration
•   Experience of Microsoft Server administration
•   Experience in managing and implementing information systems and supporting technologies

Demonstrated behaviours needed by the post holder to successfully perform the role:

•   Management of customer relationships and service
•   Capability to communicate ideas and technical information to a non-technical audience
•   Networking, sharing information and best practices
•   Working collaboratively as a team player, listens actively and values contributions
•   Self management and personal accountability
•   Embraces Child-centeredness, Child protection, Community participation and partnership

Skills Specific to the post needed to put knowledge into practice:

•   Capability to coordinate and cooperate within interdisciplinary teams
•   Able to prioritise work effectively for execution with limited resources
•   Problem solving and decision making
•   Project management skills
•   Training and communication skills
•   Strong analytical skills

Physical Environment and Demands:

Travel requirements: This position entails 20% travelling within communities in the Programme Unit to support Partners. 80% of the time is spent on office activities

Level of Contact with Children:
Mid contact:

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit their applications with a comprehensive CV and a copy of the certificate of their highest academic qualification to the address below. Female candidates are encouraged to apply:

The Country Human Resource Manager
Plan Ghana
Private Mail Bag
Osu Main Post Office
Accra

Or E-mail to:

recruitment.ghana@plan-international.org

Closing Date: 15 July, 2013

Plan is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the protection of children and gender equity and our recruitment procedure reflects this. Selected applicants will be expected to comply with the child protection policy of the organisation.