Posts Tagged ‘Research Officer Jobs in Ghana’

Job Vacancy For Research Officer

Posted on: January 19th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

An equal opportunity public institution has an opening for able and qualified applicants for recruitment. Below are the position available and the requisite qualifications and experiences:- Research Officer

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicant must possess

•   Masters degree or equivalent professional qualification
•   Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, social sciences or equivalent professional qualification
•   A minimum post qualification experience of three (3) years
•   Post qualification experience in banking or accounting and working knowledge in banking or accounting and working knowledge in French would be an advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should send their application letters and CVs to:-

Advert No.259
c/o Graphic Communications Group Ltd
P.O.Box 742,
Accra

Closing Date: 26 January, 2015

Job Vacancy For Research Officer At Ghana Anti-corruption Coalition

Posted on: May 20th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Ghana Anti-corruption Coalition,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jun-2014};

The Ghana Anti-corruption Coalition is a cross-sectoral grouping of public, private and civil society organizations with the sole aim of building a national effort to confront the problem of corruption and devise effective control measures.

GACC seeks to reduce poverty by co-ordinating anti- corruption activities in Ghana through collaboration with its members and other key stakeholders and with of vision of a Ghana free from corruption where honesty, transparency, accountability and integrity are upheld.

The Coalition focuses on research and monitoring of anti-corruption legal environment as well as providing anti-corruption assessment to feed into policy documents. GACC also promotes citizen’s education on transparency and accountability issues, advocate on relevant issues that seek to enhance good governance.

The Coalition presently seeks to engage a Research Officer who would lead the work of the Research Unit of the Coalition’s Secretariat to help achieve the strategic objectives of the Coalition.

Specific Accountabilities of the Research Officer
The Research Officer shall perform but not limited to the following duties:

•   Lead the conduct and delivery of GACC research projects including research design, desk studies, literature reviews, project management, training, data collection, analysis, report writing etc;
•   Formulate and package research findings for dissemination and support the presentation and communication to stakeholders;
•   Lead the identification of policy implications of research findings and use information to develop policy briefs for advocacy;
•   Lead monitoring and evaluation activities of GACC’s programmes including the conduct of baseline surveys and mid-term reviews;
•   Draw up terms of reference for external evaluators to carry out monitoring and evaluation activities related to GACC programmes including donor/and or end project reviews;
•   Develop new research proposals to seek funding;
•   Work collegially with GACCs programmes, finance and fundraising units to develop new project proposals;
•   Build the capacity of GACC staff members in research methods, data gathering, analysis, interpretation and report writing;
•   Monitor General corruption and anti-corruption indicators and the media
•   Support Public Education and Awareness creation programmes of GACC
•   Perform other tasks assigned to you by the Executive Secretary within the objects of the GACC

Qualification Required & Experience

The successful candidate must have:

•   At least a Master’s Degree in Development or Social Studies or other related field;
•   Three (3) to five (5) years relevant professional experience;
•   Demonstrated skills in research (quantitative and qualitative) from design to field research to analysis and report writing;
•   Excellent numeracy skills, including advanced knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft Excel and statistical software packages, such as SPSS;
•   Ability to analyse complex data in a technical area and to summarise and communicate this in ways that are accessible to a range of audiences;
•   Strong project management skills;
•   Excellent writing skills;
•   Ability to deliver training;
•   Prior work experience in research and monitoring and evaluation
•   Prior work experience in civil society and NGO sector
•   Relevant working experience in national and local governance and civil society work;
•   The successful candidate must also have experience in community assessment of services, using Participatory Rural Appraisal and Participatory Poverty Assessment methods including the use of Community Score Card and other developments tools and methods.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested persons should please send a CV (maximum 3 pages) together with a cover letter (maximum 1 page) to explain what you will bring to this role at GACC and reference “Research Officer “ by post to:

The Executive Secretary
Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition
P. O. Box GP 17921
Accra-Ghana

or by email to:

[email protected]

Closing Date: 30 May, 2014

Job Vacancy For Research Officer (Phyto-Chemistry) At Centre for Scientific Research Into Plant Medicine (Mampong-Akuapem)

Posted on: October 31st, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{Centre for Scientific Research Into Plant Medicine,Mampong-Akuapem,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

The Centre for Scientific Research into Plant Medicine, Mampong-Akuapem is an agency under the Ministry of Health with a mandate to undertake research and development in plant medicine.

DUTIES

•   The successful candidate will conduct phytochemical Research on Medicinal plant and herbal products.
•   Supervise subordinate staff and students on attachment in the Phytochemistry Department
•   Provide monthly written reports to the Executive Director
•   Any other duties assigned by the Executive Director

Qualification Required & Experience

•   PhD Degree in Phytochemistry/Organic Chemistry with a minimum of two years post qualification experience OR M.phil with a minimum of four (4) years post qualification experience

Location: Mampong-Akuapem

How To Apply For The Job

All applications containing detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of Birth Certificates/Academic certificates, should be submitted to the address below:

The Executive Director
CSRPM
P. O. Box 73
Mampong-Akuapem

Closing Date: 14 November, 2013

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Job Vacancy For Research Officer (Crop Scientist) At Centre for Scientific Research Into Plant Medicine (Mampong-Akuapem)

Posted on: October 31st, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{Centre for Scientific Research Into Plant Medicine,Mampong-Akuapem,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

The Centre for Scientific Research into Plant Medicine, Mampong-Akuapem is an agency under the Ministry of Health with a mandate to undertake research and development in plant medicine.

DUTIES

•   The successful candidates will conduct research into propagation and sustainable use of medicinal plants.
•   Maintenance of herbarium, arboretum, and medicinal plant farms
•   Supervision of subordinate staff and students on attachment
•   Assist in Training workshops for Herbalist, ete.
•   Any other duties assigned by the Executive Director

SALARY AND CONDITION OF SERVICE

Salary and Conditions of Service shall be subject to the Single Spine Salary Structure and Conditions of Service of Senior Officers of the Centre.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Phd. Degree in Crop Science/plant Breeding with a minimum of two (2) years experience OR M.phil with a minimum of four (4) years experience.
•   A good track record in field work

Location: Mampong-Akuapem

How To Apply For The Job

All applications containing detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of Birth Certificates/Academic certificates, should be submitted to the address below:

The Executive Director
CSRPM
P. O. Box 73
Mampong-Akuapem

Closing Date: 14 November, 2013

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Job Vacancy For Programmes & Research Officer

Posted on: September 24th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

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

A fast growing and apolitical association urgently requires the services of a:- Programmes & Research Officer

The position requires an individual with sound knowledge and experience in the challenges facing the Ghanaian media with a sound communications acumen and analysis.

Responsibilities

•   Designing activities to promote the Association’s objectives (i.e trainings, workshop, round table discussions, conferences, consultancies, study tours etc.)
•   Ability to draft funding proposals to the development partners is a prerequisite
•   Maintaining regular and frequent contacts with development partners and networking proactively.
•   Submission of regular and timely reports on activities and events to the Supervisor including postings to the association’s website
•   Planning and executing researches into technical issues, with a view to making pronouncement on such issues affecting independent broadcasters
•   Ensuring research into technical matter related to the development, growth and expansion of independent broadcasters
•   Conducting web searhes for document and information relevant to promoting knowledge acquisition and development of broadcasting
•   Assisting with preparation of research questionnaire
•   Proofreading and amending research data whenever necessary
•   Periodically prepare and analyze needs assessment of the associations members
•   Assist the preparation of presentations, manuscripts and other project-related documentation
•   Any other duty that the Executive Director may assign from time to time

Other Desirable Attributes

•   Knowledge in research methods will be an added advantage
•   Exceptional communication, quantitative and analytical skills
•   Excellent interpersonal skills
•   Strength in computer literacy is highly desirable
•   Must have a strong and pleasant personality
•   Ability to work to deadlines while maintaining a high professional work ethic
•   Excellent command of the English language (spoken & written)

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Should have a minimum of a first degree suitable for the above responsibilities preferably in Social Sciences, Economics or equivalent

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested in the above position? Candidates must forward their application via email to:-

[email protected]

Closing Date: 30 September, 2013

Job Vacancy For Policy Research Officer At Association of Ghana Industries

Posted on: August 7th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{Association of Ghana Industries ,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2013};

The Association of Ghana Industries a leading private sector organization in the country. As part of its objective to promote and develop industries in Ghana, we are inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Policy Research Officer

Objective

•   Strengthen the fact-based advocacy programmes of the Association by liaising with the Ministries, Government/Departmental Organization, Development Partners and the Business Community

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Masters Degree in Economics, Policy Research/Communication or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Planning and Policy related field

Job Experience

•   Not less than 3 years relevant working experience, with private sector, government or a development organization. Work experience with business association will be an advantage

Skills

•   Conversant with MS Office Suite and data applications
•   Ability to write reports, conduct research, business correspondence and good communication skills

Other Attributes

•   Excellent organizational skills
•   Data processing and analysis
•   Must have strong drive for results

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their application letters and resumes to:

The Executive Director
Association of Ghana Industries
P.O. Box AN 8624
Accra-North

Or hand delivered to AGI offices at Addison House, 2nd Floor, Trade Fair Centre, La- Accra

You can also email your resume to:

[email protected]

Closing Date: 21 August, 2013

Job Vacancy For Junior Research Officer/Research Officer At International Water Mgt. Inst. (IWMI)

Posted on: April 8th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{International Water Mgt. Inst. (IWMI),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Apr-2013};

Position: Junior Research Officer/Research Officer in Organic Waste Recycling and Reuse

Job Purpose:
Under the supervision of our researchers, the incumbent is expected to assist in the field implementation and optimisation of reuse/recycling processes, such as (but not limited to) composting, co-composting and pelletisation, for organic solid/liquid wastes.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Further information about the jobs visit: http://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/About_IWMI/Vacancies/index.aspx#jQueryUITabs1-8

or contact:

The IWMI- Ghana Office, located on the CSIR Campus, Airport Residential Area
Opposite the Chinese Embassy, in Accra (Ghana)

Tel: 0302-784753/4. Applications should be sent via email to: [email protected]

Closing Date: 21 April, 2013

Job Vacancy For Research Officer (Agricultural Economist, Enterprise Development) At International Water Mgt. Inst. (IWMI)

Posted on: April 8th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{International Water Mgt. Inst. (IWMI),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Apr-2013};

Job Summary

Job Purpose:
Assist in the development and field implementation of survey based market studies and related agro-economic/socio-economic research.

Digitise primary and secondary data and perform data cleaning to ensure data quality.
Under the supervision of our researchers perform econometric analysis of survey data for publication.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Further information about the jobs visit: http://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/About_IWMI/Vacancies/index.aspx#jQueryUITabs1-8

Or contact:

The IWMI- Ghana Office, located on the CSIR Campus, Airport Residential Area
Opposite the Chinese Embassy, in Accra (Ghana)

Tel: 0302-784753/4. Applications should be sent via email to: [email protected]

Closing Date: 21 April, 2013