Posts Tagged ‘IT Jobs in Ghana’

Job Vacancy For Programmers At TxtGhana

Posted on: December 19th, 2012 by Ghana Jobs

{TxtGhana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jan-2013};

Are you creative, talented and result oriented? Join a leading telecoms company. We are a growing mobile company with digital footprints across africa and europe. We are recruiting:- Programmers

Desirable Additional Skills:

•  Excellent Organisational skills
•  Ability to maintain integrity
•  Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail
•  Ability to multi task and dissect problems into manageable task producing reasonable solution within high pressure environment.

How To Apply For The Job

Forward your CVs and cover letter to:-

info@txtghana.com

Job Vacancy For IT Support Officer (008) At CHF International (Tamale)

Posted on: December 6th, 2012 by Ghana Jobs

{CHF International,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Founded in 1952, the Cooperative Housing Foundation—now known simply as CHF International—serves more than 20 million people each year, empowering them to improve their lives and livelihoods for a better future.

CHF currently has programs in more than 25 countries around the world in Africa, Asia, Europe & the Caucasus, Latin America & the Caribbean and the Middle East. In Ghana, CHF works in expanding economic opportunities through microfinance, improving and upgrading slums, expanding access to water and sanitation and engaging the youth in urban service delivery.

CHF is a politically neutral, non-profit organization that prides itself on an approach which is accountable, efficient and effective.

Job Summary:

CHF International a Non-Governmental Organization is seeking experienced professionals to recruit to fill the position below for a proposal for an upcoming 5-year USAID funded project on local government capacity building, livelihood and nutrition promotion in the northern region of Ghana.

The position with CHF International in the Northern Region, Ghana, will be pending upon an award by USAID.  The position is full time; 12 months per year over the life of the program.

The IT Support Officer will be in charge of all the hardware and software of the office and will provide overall information technology support to all program staff.

•  S/he will also help with the daily IT needs of the main office and be in charge of managing the program’s e-mail server.

Qualification Required & Experience

S/hewill report to the Finance and Administrative Director and must have:

•  At least a diploma in ICT with at least 7 years of practical experience in networking, computer software and hardware.
•  At least two years of programming and server management will be an added advantage.

How To Apply For The Job

For immediate consideration, please apply by sending your current CV (3 page maximum), to:

contact@ghana.chfinternational.org

Closing Date: 15 December, 2012

Please indicate the number of the position you are applying for.(e.g. 005)

Job Vacancy For ICT Teacher At Bediako Memorial Institute (Kasoa)

Posted on: December 5th, 2012 by Ghana Jobs

{Bediako Memorial Institute,Kasoa,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

In 2002 when we commenced operations, we set ourselves the vision of becoming a top notch School, providing teaching and learning environments of the highest quality. Nine years on, we have made significant achievements in all departments of our business.

Job Summary:

To maintain and further improve upon our achievements, we seek to recruit qualified individual for the above position.

Qualification Required & Experience

If you share our vision, and have the requisite qualifications, then join us from January, 2013.

The minimum qualification for position is diploma in basic education or its equivalent

How To Apply For The Job

Send application letter, CV and photocopies of certificates to:

The HR Officer
P. O. Box 233
Kasoa

Or hand deliver to the school at CP, off Kasoa – Winneba highway

Closing Date: 19th December, 2012

Job Vacancy For Systems Engineer

Posted on: December 5th, 2012 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

A growing ICT company is seeking to employ competent persons to join its team of dedicated workers as:- Systems Engineer

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Applicants must have first degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution
•  Must be able to design, install and troubleshoot network systems with various server operating systems (Linux, Microsoft, Windows, etc.)
•  Must have good working knowledge of E-mail & Database management systems
•  Must have excellent working knowledge of networking systems
•  Knowledge in telephony & VoIP system handling will be an added advantage
•  Must be able to work for longer hours and with little or no supervision

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested applicants can send their application, CV and relevant documents to:-

my2013newjob@gmail.com

Closing Date: 15th December, 2012

Job Vacancy For General Manager (Information & Comm. Technology) At Ghana Post Company Limited

Posted on: December 3rd, 2012 by Ghana Jobs

{Ghana Post Company Limited,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Ghana Post Company Limited is the Designated National Postal Operator with over 350 post offices and 400 postal agencies nationwide. As a member of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), its network extends to 192 countries with over 660,000 post offices worldwide.

Job Summary

As part of its restructuring process, the company has the above vacancy to fill.

Responsibilities:
The General Manager IT  will be expected to:

•  Ensure the efficient operation of the IT Department in alignment with the business objectives of the organisation
•  Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision
•  Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems, including servers, PCs, operating systems, hardware, software, and peripherals

Perform any other functions that may be assigned by his/her supervisor

Conditions of Service: The Salary and Conditions of service for the above position are very attractive and negotiable.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A minimum of First University Degree in Computer Science. A candidate for the post of General Manager ICT must have had at least 8 years Post qualification experience at managerial level in a Postal Industry or 12 years Post qualification experience in managerial grade from a reputable commercial/industrial organisation.
•  A Master’s Degree in Business Administration with technology as a core component is an added advantage
•  Applicants must not be more than 45 years

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit their applications with a comprehensive CV and photocopies of certificates to:

The General Manager
Human Resource and Administration
G.P.O
Accra – Central

Or

ghanapostgmhr@gmail.com

Closing Date: 17 December, 2012

Job Vacancy For ICT for Education Specialist At Chemonics International

Posted on: December 3rd, 2012 by Ghana Jobs

{Chemonics International,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Chemonics International Inc, a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., is seeking long-term employees and short-term consultants for an anticipated four-year early grade literacy and numeracy program in Ghana. The project is expected to focus on improving reading and numeracy instruction, teacher training, education management, and materials development in English and mother tongue languages. It will also utilize ICT to strengthen education management and support teacher and student learning.

We are recruiting senior-level ICT specialists for both long- and short-term assignments who have experience:

•  developing software and information management systems for government and non-governmental entities that deal with human resource and financial management; OR
•  applying ICT in education, particularly in primary school literacy and numeracy instruction.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Bachelor’s degree in education or relevant technology field preferred;
•  Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in ICT development and/or ICT integration in educational training, instruction, and assessments;
•  Experience on USAID or other donor-funded programs preferred and experience working with non-governmental organizations, national and local governments, and the private sector required;
•  Fluency in English required.

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please email cover letters and CV (as attachments) to

GhanaEducationRecruit@gmail.com

Closing Date: 20 December, 2012

•  Please specify position(s) being applied for in the subject line.
•  Only short-listed candidates meeting the qualifications listed above will be contacted.
•  Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Vacancy For Management Information Systems (MIS) Officer At COTVET

Posted on: November 29th, 2012 by Ghana Jobs

{COTVET,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

COTVET was set up by an Act of Parliament to formulate national policies on skills development across pre-tertiary and tertiary education, in both the formal and non formal sectors of the economy. COTVET is also to co-ordinate, harmonize and supervise the activities of private and public providers of technical and vocational education and training (TVET), including apprentiship.

Job Summary

Specific Procurement Notice
Goverment of the Republic of Ghana
Ministry of Education
Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET)
GHANA SKILLS AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (GSTDP)

PROJECT ID: P118112
CREDIT NO: 4875-GH

This specific Procurement Notice follows the General Procurement Notice for this project which appeared in the Development Business on 24th August 2011.

The Government of Ghana has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Ghana Skills and Technology Development Project (GSTDP) in the amount of US$70m and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this facility to eligible payments under the contract for the engagement of suitably qualified individuals for the above position to be pased at the Project Support Unit of the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET) in Accra.

Duties:
The MIS Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Information System Design, Development and Implementation

•  Assess the PSU and COTVET’s information needs;
•  Manage, Supervise and coordinate the database development; the information management and the project reporting system;
•  Work to maintain and improve the project website;
•  Work closely with the Financial Management Specialist and Project Administrative Officer to manage and maintain the Financial Management Information System FMIS;

User Training and Support:

•  Identify training needs for IT and communication technology for PSU and COTVET Staff;
•  Provide user support for standard software including operating system and utilities;
•  Perform backup and recovery processes and coordinates the offsite storage of backup tapes in compliance with disaster recovery requirements;
•  Install approved hardware and software and configure the Standard Operating Environment appropriately;
•  Seek external advice and support for resolution of difficult IT problems;
•  Undetake system administration and security functions in accordance with documented policy and procedures;

Information Technology Management, Audit and Accountability:

•  Participate in the review and preparation of Information Management IT planning;
•  Maintain an asset register including an inventory records of hardware and software and monitoring and recording IT equipment movement;
•  Assist in coordianting the purchase of IT hardware and software in accordance with procurement policies and procedures
•  Maintain a high level of awareness of current industry developments and their implications and benefits;
•  Assist in preparing documentation (system specifications and RFP’s) to acquire the necessary hardware, database software and specific software applications;
•  Assist in preparing Terms of Reference to contract IT related firms/consultants

Perform other tasks assigned by the Project Coordinator

Qualification Required & Experience

Eligibility Criteria:

•  Must have a postgraduate degree in compute science, computer or software engineering or equivalent IT degree;
•  Must have at least 5 years of professional experience;
•  Must be proficient knowledge of the Information Technology Industry (Windows NT and Windows environment, general office application software);
•  Must have experience in design, development and implementation of SQL-Database (ex. SYSBASE, ORACLE, SQL-SERVER, INFORMIX, ACCESS, VISUAL FOX-PRO, etc) and Client-Server software applications;
•  Knowledge and experience with development tools, installation of computerized systems and client side rapid applications development (ex. ACCESS, VISUAL BASIC, DELPHI, POWER BUILDER);
•  Must have experience in GIS applications;
•  Knowledge of Web page design and development
•  Must have experience in hardware installation (network with servers and working stations);
•  Experience in writing and/or evacuating IT assignments, development of Terms of Reference and Technical Specifications is an added asset;
•  Must be fluent in written and spoken English

How To Apply For The Job

The Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET) now invites interested and qualified individuals to submit typewritten application letters and curriculum vitae indicating that they are qualified to perform the services for the position described above. These should include:

•  Description of similar assignments
•  Experience in similar conditions
•  Availability of appropriate skills

Only short listed individuals will be contacted

Written expressions of interest must be delivered by 4.00pm at the address below:

The Project Coordinator
Project Support Unit
Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training
P. O. Box M651
Accra

Attn: Procurement Specialist

Location: No 2, 2nd Nii Kokonya Road, East legon, Near America House, Accra
Telephone: 0202-052203; 0209-990173; 0209-977890
Email: procurement@cotvet.org

Closing Date: 13 December, 2012

Job Vacancy For Head, Information Technology At Enterprise Life Assurance Company Ltd (ELAC)

Posted on: November 27th, 2012 by Ghana Jobs

{Enterprise Life Assurance Company Ltd (ELAC),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Enterprise Life Assurance Company Ltd, (ELAC), a subsidiary of Enterprise Group Limited and the Leader in the Financial Services Sector is seeking for qualified and experienced person for position above.

Reporting to the General Manager Operations, the successful candidate will assume responsibility over managing the IT department and ensuring excellent ICT support services to the business.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Plan, implement and support IT systems and infrastructure of the business
•  Ensure compliance with IT governance and regulatory issues
•  Implement Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans in line with Group Policy
•  Strategically align IT objectives to the entire corporate objective

Qualification Required & Experience

The ideal candidate must have:

•  Minimum of 1st Degree in Computer Science or Engineering; 2nd Degree in Information Systems
•  Certified Information Systems auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM)
•  Minimum of five years working experience in Information Systems with a financial Institution. Three years out of that should be at managerial level

Competencies:

•  Demonstrate integrity, professionalism and ethical standards in work
•  Ability to be a team player and work towards team goals
•  Must be result-oriented
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•  Good people management skill

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified applicants may send their career details that demonstrate experience in the specified areas of responsibility to:

recruitment.elac@enterprisegroup.com.gh

Closing Date: 30 November, 2012

Job Vacancy For Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Specialist At Relief International (Tamale)

Posted on: November 23rd, 2012 by Ghana Jobs

{Relief International,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Established in 1990, Relief International (RI) is a leading global change organization that transforms adversity into renewal for the world’s most vulnerable populations.  RI bridges the gap between immediate humanitarian relief and long-term community development.  RI also comprises EnterpriseWorks/VITA (EWV) to expand its work to combat poverty by helping small producers and other entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses that create jobs and increase productivity, market opportunities and incomes.  The merged organization is currently working in more than 30 countries to combat global poverty through humanitarian and economic development programs based on sustainable, enterprise-oriented solutions.

Job Summary

Program Summary:
RI/EW is currently seeking advisors and experts for key positions in the upcoming 5-year USAID Ghana Agricultural Technology Transfer Project (ATT) Project.  The overall goal of the ATT Project is to provide technical assistance and capacity building for increasing the availability of agricultural technologies for smallholder farmers in Northern Ghana to focusing on improved seed technologies, including biotechnology; managing soil fertility; agriculture sector communications and knowledge management tools; strengthening capacity for agricultural research for technology development and transfer; and to strengthen public and private sectors to disseminate such technologies.  The project will focus on maize, rice, and soya and will be closely integrated with other USAID Ghana Feed the Future (FtF) and Government of Ghana’s projects and programs in the seed and soil fertility sectors.

Position Summary:
The ICT Specialist will lead the ICT Component of the project and will provide technical expertise.  S/he will also coordinate closely with the other components of the project (Seed Industry Management, Soil Fertility, and Organization Development)

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

•  Ensure quality control of overall program implementation;
•  Provide technical guidance to increase and improve the information and communication flow along the value chains (including marketing information) by using innovative ICT.
•  Maintain effective communication  and relationship with all the stakeholders for coordination and implementation of the activities and to develop partnership opportunities;
•  Oversee and manage all staff working for the component, including short or long-term consultants;
•  Oversee and ensure quality implementation of teaming partner and other actors involved in the component;
•  Ensure that activities are on track, including developing and implementing solutions as necessary;
•  Providing overall guidance and direction focusing the program team on achieving agreed targets and long-term strategic objectives;
•  Establish and maintain systems for program operations in accordance with RI policies and procedures;
•  Oversee that key program activities are achieved per program budget, timeline and donor requirements;
•  Maintain effective communication with all the stakeholders for coordination and partnership opportunities;
•  Perform other duties as needed.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications &Requirements:
This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.

•  S/he must have a minimum of MSc Degree in information technology, computer science or related field.
•  Minimum of 7 years’ experience working in ICT in Africa, with preference for work in the agriculture sector.
•  Experience with the application of electronic, digital, mobile phone as well as other mass media technologies to disseminate information to rural populations.
•  Experience in team management
•  Previous experience in West Africa; experience in Ghana is strongly preferred.
•  Fluent English required
•  Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal, and communication skills

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please click on this link:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RI&cws=4&rid=283

OR

Please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, 3 professional supervisory references (whom we may contact after a second interview) with the date of availability to:

hrdevelopment@ri.org

Closing Date: 23 December, 2012

Job Vacancy For System Administrator

Posted on: November 23rd, 2012 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

A leading micro-finance company is advertising the following vacant position and invites qualified individuals to apply:- System Administrator

Duties / Responsibilities

•  Day to day management of the client database including updating system parameters and monitoring
•  Review and customise the system to tailor it to the required standard
•  Coordinate deliver, installs and sets up new hardware systems and upgrades
•  Develop and document housekeeping and security procedures for technical applications for the purpose of disaster recovery and user security

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Bachelor’s degree in computer science from a reputable university or college
•  Knowledge of Business Administration
•  Advanced IT related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
•  Advanced skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation and software programmes of diverse functionality
•  Knowledge of related statutory IT compliance regulations and IT and MIS banking policies, procedures and systems
•  Knowledge of lending, banking and transformation product and services
•  Advance knowledge in SQL database management

How To Apply For The Job

Please address your application to:-

The Human Resource Manager
P.O.Box 1435
Accra

Closing date: 30 November, 2012