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Job Vacancy For Receptionists At Mass Social Well Scheme (SHS Graduate Can Apply) – Nationwide Recruitment

Posted on: June 3rd, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{Mass Social Well Scheme,Nationwide Recruitment,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Jun-2013};

The recently launched Mass Social Well Scheme is a digitally coordinated people’s co-operative organization powered by ICT that gives social and economic interventions to over 10 million targeted individuals living in Ghana.

This system which has an open membership to all persons regardless of their tribal, political and religious affiliations, is designed to automatically deduct membership dues through an electronic payment platform as low as 20GHp to a high of GHS 2 daily. Over 20 billion US dollars is being raised from Global Pool of Resources for the programme.

This fund will be revolving among members and beneficiaries under the scheme’s four operational pillars.

1. Financial Help to members, the poor and vulnerable – leading over five hundred million Ghana cedis in various financial aid
2. Hire-Purchase Services (credit buying) – leading over one billion Ghana cedis in consumable hire-purchase services
3. Profitable Investments – managing over two billion Ghana cedis in profitable investments portfolios on members behalf
4. Employment – offering over one hundred thousand job opportunities to qualified applicants from the scheme’s membership.

The four pillars of the scheme are related to all subscribers with tangible human needs and wants, i.e home/industrial appliances, affordable housing, land/building materials, education, consumer services, loan, business set-up and discount sales. MSWS operates from coordinating offices in National, Regional, District, Zonal, Area and services outlets to ensure nationwide coverage for equity and easy accessibility of services

In accordance with the strategic rollout plan to employ workers for the nationwide coordinating offices to register and administer the programme to at least 10 million individuals in Ghana on the scheme, as such MSWS is currently recruiting various professionals for its National, District, Zonal and Area offices.

Qualification Required & Experience

Junior Officer’s Qualification

• SSCE, O/A Level, DBS Certification

Senior Officer’s Qualification

• HND/BA/BSc

Terms & Conditions

•   Applicants must be ready to travel and work in any part of Ghana
•   Applicants will bear the cost of all medical screening prior to their selection, vetting and short listing
•   Applicants must have at least basic computer skills and must be ready to undergo training
•   All applications with the relevant CVs must be submitted to the email or Head Office in Accra.

Location: Nationwide Recruitment

How To Apply For The Job

All applications should be directed to:

No. 77 Millennium Avenue, South Ofankor
P.O. Box CT 5706
Cantoments, Accra-Ghana

Or Email:-

mswsjob@gmail.com

Closing Date: 30 June, 2013

Job Vacancy For Receptionist At Vist Ghana Limited (VGL)

Posted on: May 31st, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{Vist Ghana Limited (VGL),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Jun-2013};

Vist Ghana Limited (VGL) is a Liability company situated in Ghana. It is a member of a group of companies situated in other West African Markets. Vist markets its own branded products on the Ghanaian market. The company manufactures plastic films and has a state of the act printing press. Vist remains a growing company with other industrial initiatives on its agenda.

VGL is looking to fill the following position:- Receptionist

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Fluent in both English & French
•   Strong communicator both oral and written
•   Minimum of 5 years experience

Remuneration: Salary is negotiable

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send CV to:-

vistgh@consolidated-group.net

Tel No.: 020-2097831 / 020-2612329

Closing Date: 14 June, 2013

Job Vacancy For Receptionist At Unicef

Posted on: May 20th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{Unicef,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Jun-2013};

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaian Nationals for the post of Receptionist (General Service Category).

VN No.: VN-13-02
Post Level: GS-3
Type of Contract: Fixed-Term
Duration: 2 years with possibility of renewal

Purpose of the Post:
Under the supervision of the Administrative Officer, operate the switchboard, attend to the reception and screen all telephone calls and visitors.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Receives all in-coming calls and extend them to the appropriate Officers or Sections.
•   Receives all scheduled and unscheduled visitors and directs them to the officer/section concerned, after verifying the purpose of the visit. When the visitor’s business is of a routine nature, provides, necessary routine information.
•   Receives and signs for all incoming correspondence, documentation or packages from the post office, express courier, UN agencies, government offices or other international organisations, upon which staff member routes them to the offices concerned for necessary action.
•   Maintain up-to-date records of all incoming correspondence.
•   Contacts relevant companies and make request for repairs or maintenance services of equipments.
•   Reviews all telephone bills and distributes to staff to identify personal calls made. Follows up with finance on the payment of the bills. Maintains an excel sheet of all private calls and payments made which is shared with Supervisor monthly
•   Acts as back-up for Admin Assistant Protocol issues

Qualification Required & Experience

• Completion of Secondary Education. Knowledge of switch board operation and modern office procedures.

Work Experience:

• 3 years experience in general office/clerical duties. Experience in the UN System is an asset.

Competency Profile:
(i) Core Values (Required)

•   Commitment
•   Diversity and Inclusion
•   Integrity

(ii) Core Competencies (Required)

•   Communication [I]
•   Working with People [II]
•   Drive for Results [I]

(iii) Functional Competencies (Required)

•   Analyzing [I]
•   Learning and Researching [I]
•   Planning and Organizing [I]
•   Following instructions and Procedures [I]

Other Competencies:

• Pleasant, Affable and Polite with good interpersonal skills

Language:

• Fluent in English
• Knowledge of the local language is an asset

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you have experience working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children and match the profile outlines, send a brief application letter supported by detailed curriculum vitae, UN Personal History for (which can be downloaded from http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc and photocopies of other supporting documents to email:

HRghana@unicef.org

or mail to:

The Human Resource Manager
UNICEF
P. O. Box 5051
Accra-North

Closing Date: 24 May, 2013

Applications submitted without the P11 form will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

NOTE: UNICEF IS A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT!!!!!!

Job Vacancy For Receptionist At PATH

Posted on: May 20th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{PATH,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 May-2013};

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential.

PATH seeks a Receptionist to provide support to a new project in Ghana, implemented under the global MalariaCare partnership, a USAID – funded program available to support case management support to PMI focus and other countries. MalariaCare aims to achieve universal diagnosis and appropriate case management for malaria by strengthening the capacity of malaria-affected countries at all levels of the health system to provide high-quality diagnostic and treatment services for malaria and other febrile illnesses. This position reports to the Project Administrator for MalariaCare, Ghana.

Tracking Code: 5580

Job Description

Based in Accra, the Receptionist will be responsible for the following key activities:

•   Answer telephones, take messages and welcome visitors.
•   Receive documents and deliveries for the office and ensure proper distribution to recipients.
•   Maintain schedule for use of conference room.
•   Price and order office supplies, equipment, and services as needed.
•   Ensure office supplies are well-stocked and kept neat.

Required Skills

•   Fluency in English to include reading, writing and speaking.
•   Proven customer service skills in person and over the phone.
•   Friendly demeanor.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum 3 years in a similar position.
• Diploma in Business Administration or related subject.

Candidates must have legal authorization to work and currently reside in Ghana.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 03 June, 2013

Job Vacancy For Office Receptionist At Star Ghana Airline

Posted on: May 17th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{Star Ghana Airline,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 May-2013};

An International Airline Company is seeking a highly motivated self driven and experienced office administration staff to join our team as an:- Office Receptionist

The Role: (Ref Admin 01/05/2013)

• The Receptionist will be responsible for providing secretarial, clerical and administrative support to the team in order to ensure that the company’s services are executed in an effective and efficient manner

Qualification Required & Experience

• Applicants should have a minimum of ‘A Level’ standard or local equivalent
• 3-4 years Front Office receptionist / customer service experience
• Fluency in both written and spoken English is a pre-requisite, together with national language/dialects
• Previous airline training or experience will be an advantage but not a requisite
• Applicants must be of local nationality and residing in Accra
• Applicants should be energetic, resilient and willing to work on weekends and or holidays

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Written applications are invited together with a current CV from individuals with the qualified skills and experience. Applications must be e-mailed to:-

info@starghanaairline.com

Closing Date: 31 May, 2013

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Job Vacancy For Secretary/Receptionist (5 Positions Available)

Posted on: May 14th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 May-2013};

A multinational company is seeking to employ experieced, self-motivated and results-driven individuals for immediate employment. The available vacancy position is: Secretary/Receptionist

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their application and CV with 2 references, phone numbers to:

fabyrecruitment@gmail.com

Closing Date: 28 May, 2013

Job Vacancy For Receptionist At Tribeca Hotel

Posted on: April 29th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{Tribeca Hotel,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 May-2013};

Job Summary

• answer telephone, screen and direct calls
• take and relay messages
• provide information to callers
• greet persons entering the Hotel
• direct persons to correct destination
• deal with queries from the public and customers
• ensure knowledge of staff movements in and out of hotel
• monitor visitor access and maintain security awareness
• provide general administrative and clerical support
• prepare correspondence and documents
• receive and sort mail and deliveries
• schedule appointments
• maintain appointment diary either manually or electronically
• organize conference and meeting room bookings
• co-ordinate meetings and hotel catering
• monitor and maintain office equipment
• control inventory relevant to reception area
• tidy and maintain the reception area

Qualification Required & Experience

• high school diploma generally required
• knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
• knowledge of computers and relevant software application (word, excel, power point presentation)
• knowledge of customer service principles and practices
• Fluent in the English Language you must be able to read, write, and speak
• Fluent in French you must be able to read, write, and speak
• keyboard skills
• ability to work a switchboard (Will Train)

Key Competencies

• verbal and written communication skills
• professional personal presentation
• customer service orientation
• information management
• organizing and planning
• attention to detail
• initiative
• reliability
• stress tolerance

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Candidates should send their applications to:

Beatrice.Siaw@gmail.com

Closing Date: 29 May, 2013

Job Vacancy For Telephone Operator / Receptionist At American Embassy

Posted on: April 24th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{American Embassy,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 May-2013};

NOTE: All applicants who are not the Family Members of USG employees officially assigned to post and under Chief of Mission Authority must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

ANNOUNCEMENT # HR13-035
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: TELEPHONE OPERATOR/RECEPTIONIST
POSITION NO: A55823
OPENING DATE: April 18, 2013
CLOSING DATE: May 3, 2013
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: *Not-Ordinarily Resident: (Position Grade: FP-09 to be confirmed by
Washington)
*Ordinarily Resident: GH¢8,958 p.a. (Starting salary)
(Position Grade: FSN-05)

LENGTH OF HIRE: Indefinite

NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT GHANAIAN CITIZENS WILL BE EXPECTED TO RESIDE IN GHANA AND MUST BE ABLE TO QUALIFY FOR A GHANAIAN WORK PERMIT. NO RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE PROVIDED TO THE JOB LOCATION: ACCRA, GHANA. IF TRANSPORTATION TO ACCRA IS REQUIRED, IT WILL BE THE EMPLOYEE’S RESPONSIBILITY

The U.S. Embassy in Accra, Ghana is seeking an individual for the position of a TELEPHONE OPERATOR/RECEPTIONIST in the Information Programs Center (IPC) of the Embassy.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The Telephone Operator/Receptionist performs all duties associated with switchboard operations to include working as a receptionist. S/he works under the supervision of the Telephone Operator Supervisor and provides all services within ICASS standards.

Incumbent receives and transfers incoming calls to personnel and places outgoing calls on behalf of personnel; maintains and issues Embassy acquired cell phones; tracks and maintains an up-to-date inventory of Embassy cell phones and blackberries using the Cell Phone Issuance Software (CPIS). Issues Personal Identification Number (PIN) codes to personnel; sets up and issues cell phones in support of Very

Important Person (VIP) visits; prepares and generates dialing instructions for lamination in support of VIP visits; and coordinates Blackberry faults to vendor (MTN), on behalf of Embassy and USAID users. In the absence of the Telephone Operator Supervisor, attends weekly Housing Board Meetings and coordinates existing housing faults to Embassy Telephone Technicians for their action. Coordinates residential phone and broadband technical faults to authorized vendor (Vodafone, MTN etc.) on behalf of Embassy users for resolution, maintains ticket numbers of reported telephone faults and follows up on status on phone faults from vendor and coordinate their status to Embassy Telephone Technicians and users.

Keeps Embassy phone listing up-to-date; prepares and generates a current listing of frequently used telephone numbers; updates the Regional Security Office (RSO) Emergency Contacts List via SMStxt.com; maintains and keeps record of Time and Attendance (T&A); manages the IRM Annual Leave Calendar, sets up IRM monthly meeting and reminders, records and generates minutes in the absence of the Telephone Operator Supervisor. Trains and any newly hired Telephone Operator; and performs other IRM administrative duties as assigned by the Information Programs Officer (IPO) and Information Management Officer (IMO).

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office.

Qualification Required & Experience

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Completion of Secondary School or equivalent such as High School Diploma, Middle School Leaving Certificate (M.S.L.C.), National Vocational Training Institute (N.V.T.I.) certificate or a Technical School Diploma is required.
2. Two years work experience as Telephone Operator. One year experience working with a large organization or a governmental agency.
3. English level IV (fluent – written/spoken) is required. High degree of proficiency in both the written and spoken language, including the ability to translate. On occasion, the job holder may need to act as an interpreter. Language proficiency will be tested. Ability to speak at least one of multiple Ghanaian languages (Twi, Ga, Ewe, Fante, and Hausa).
4. Must have a sound working knowledge of Switchboard Procedures and Telephone Switchboard Operations. Must know and be familiar with the Agencies, Offices and their Sub-sections, and their roles within the Embassy community. general office practices and how to lead people. Must have excellent communication skills and be able to multitask and work under pressure.
5. Must be conversant in the use of Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Must be able to type at least 25wpm. Computer skills will be tested.

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174): or
2. A combination of both: i.e. Section 1-24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; or
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information): plus
4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veteran preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
6. A telephone number, post office box and/or e-mail address where we can contact you to schedule an interview.
3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle,
Driver’s License Class / Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. References

NOTE:

1. All applications must have the Position Number and Position Title identified.
2. All “Hard Copy”/printed applications must be submitted to the Mail Room at the Chancery. Hard Copy Applications submitted through any other office will not be accepted. You may apply on-line using the AccraHRO@state.gov email
address. This is the preferred means of applying for a position with the American Embassy. Please go to our website for additional information, including current openings and tips on applying with the American Embassy in Accra. http://ghana.usembassy.gov/jobopportunities.html
3. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE FOR AN OPEN/ADVERTIZED POSITION. APPLICATIONS PREVIOUSLY CONSIDERED FOR A JOB WILL NOT BE HELD/CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE JOBS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, YOU MUST RE-APPLY.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

Human Resources Office
Through the Mailroom, Chancery
American Embassy, Accra
P.O. Box GP194, Accra

POINT OF CONTACT:

Telephone: 0302-741000
Fax: 0302-741389
E-mail: AccraHRO@state.gov

Closing Date: 03 May, 2013

To get a copy of this vacancy announcement, please log on to our website at:

http://ghana.usembassy.gov/jobopportunities.html

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