{Pharmanova Limited,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jul-2014};
A reputable Pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Accra is looking for a secretary to the company’s MD.
Qualification Required & Experience
• Should be a trained secretary with some level of experience..
• Should have knowledge in computer and be able to use the internet.
• Should be between 25 to 35 years.
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
Send CVs to:-
bernard@pharmanovagh.com
Closing Date: 08 August, 2014
{American Embassy,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jul-2014};
The U.S. Embassy in Accra, Ghana is seeking an individual for the position of VISA CLERK in the Consular Section of the Embassy.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Incumbent performs clerical and related work pertaining to visa services. He/she serves as a Visa Clerk and general consular assistant, working in the Visa Unit and in the reception areas. Serves as a Visa Clerk-cross-trained to assist in the Non Immigrant Visa (NIV), Immigrant Visa (IV) and American Citizens Services (ACS) units of the consular section. Incumbent reviews visa application and supporting documents for completeness; checks for potential fraud and makes initial assessment of applicant’s credibility. Using consular specific fraud detection software, incumbent confirms the identity of visa applicants; uses the Department computer systems as enabled to confirm the prudence of a visa issuance; and performs any other duties that may be assigned.
POSITION NO: A52725
Qualification Required & Experience
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
• Completion of Secondary and Secretarial or Business School is required.
• Two to three years of progressively responsible experience in work involving the application of relatively complex regulatory material and public contact, or other closely related experience is required. The lesser amount is acceptable if acquired in the performance of visa work.
• Level IV (Fluent) in English is required. High degree of proficiency in both the written and spoken language, including the ability to translate in Twi, Ga or Ewe. On occasion, the job holder may need to act as an interpreter. Language proficiency will be tested.
• A good working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and procedures in processing of routine to moderately complex visas.
• Must be able to use a computer and basic software, such as Word and Excel or similar programs; type 25 wpm with minimal errors. Typing and computer skills will be tested.
• Ability to work under continuous pressure, use of tact and good judgment in dealing with the public; ability to draft relatively uninvolved correspondence in English or local language; have excellent interpersonal skills; and must be proficient in NIV, IV, and DV consular computer applications in ALMA.
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 email address.:-
AccraHRO@state.gov
This is the preferred means of applying for a position with the American Embassy.
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: 18 July, 2014
NOTE: ALL U.S. AND NON-GHANAIAN CITIZENS, WHO ARE NOT FAMILY MEMBERS OF USG EMPLOYEES OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST AND UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY, MUST ATTACH COPIES OF THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. NO RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE PROVIDED TO THE JOB LOCATION: ACCRA, GHANA. IF TRANSPORTATION TO ACCRA IS REQUIRED, IT WILL BE THE EMPLOYEE’S RESPONSIBILITY.
{Airport West Hotel,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jul-2014};
A reputable hotel in Accra is looking for the services of the following Personnel:- Front Office Personnel
Qualification Required & Experience
• All applicants must at least have two years working experience in the chosen field of the hotel industry
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
Applicants should send the application to:-
events@airportwesthotel.com
or call for direction:
0501-326133
Closing Date: 16 July, 2014
{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jul-2014};
A newly established international and domestic courier company is looking to hire the services of Secretary
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
Interested candidates should call:-
Office Tel: 0302-433192
Cell: 0244-656486 / 0200-680356
Closing Date: 15 July, 2014
{Keegan Resources (Gh) Ltd,Esaase,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jul-2014};
Keegan Resources (Ghana) Ltd. is a fully-owned subsidiary of Asanko Gold Inc., a company in the process of developing into the next major gold producer in Ghana. The vision of Asanko is to become a mid-tier gold mining company that maximizes value for a/I stakeholders over the medium term
Job Summary
• Execute the site front office reception duties in a manner that reflects the Asanko Gold values;
• Provide efficient and effective confidential administrative support and secretarial duties to support the General Manager and other Managers as required;
• Apply the authorised systems and processes under the control of the General Manager’s Office;
• Ensure all General Manager communication, planning schedules, appointments, meetings, reports, travel and associated tasks are well organised;
• Maintain calendar planning and appointment management in relation to scheduled meetings (internal and external);
• Assist in liaising with a range of internal and external clients as required for the preparation of correspondence and in the handling of general queries and requests;
• Maintain systems and practices that promote forward planning to ensure the General Manager has the appropriate documentation, reports and associated information for meetings and appointments;
• Manage and prioritise workflows to ensure that meeting reports, minutes, correspondence and matters for attention are dealt with in a professional and timely manner:
• Immediately report any work-related accident, injury or near miss to the General Manager.
Qualification Required & Experience
• Higher National Diploma Secretarial /Qualification in Business Management,
• Three (3) years post qualification experience in a similar position
• Experience with Microsoft Access, MS Excel, MS Word and Power point;
• Well developed communication, consultation, and administrative assistance and liaison skills as well as the ability to interact with people of diverse cultures and levels,
• Ability to work as part of a team, providing support to other Executives and Managers;
• Demonstrated understanding of extiactive industry’s operanons, including ability to liaise with Government and regulatory bodies and staff,
• Demonstrated experience at scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and taking minuses
• Experience providing high level administrative support at a senior executive level
• Demonstrated initiative, capacity to solve problems and make decisions to achieve defined obiectives
• Maturity, flexibility, discretion and judgement and the ability to maintain the confidentiality of issues
• A hands-on approach to work and willingness to work long hours to obtain required results.
Location: Esaase
How To Apply For The Job
Eligible candidates selected after the interview process will be evaluated for suitability in terms of behavioural characteristics, organisation fit, the capability to work with the relevant complexity of work and to establish and maintain a positive and engaging culture with all stakeholders.
Suitably qualified persons with the requirements stated above should submit applications together with detailed curriculum vitae and proof of qualifications to:
Unit Manager – HR & Administration
Keegan Resources (Ghana) Ltd.
No. 4, Sir Arku Korsah Road
Airport Residential Area
P. O. Box CT 6153, Accra-Ghana
or email:
applicants@asanko.com
Closing Date: 02 July, 2014
The Phase II project based at ISSER, Accra and funded by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) requires the services of an Office Support Assistant. The Project is a Country Level Knowledge Network (CLK-NET) that would serve as a community for the purpose of fostering stakeholder participation and collectively generate, scan, share and promote the effective utilization of information and knowledge in development management process in Ghana. The project is looking to recruit an Office Support Assistant who will:
• Provide administrative support to the Project Coordinator and Project Officer ;
• Assist in clerical and administrative running of the Project Office ;
• Assist the team in the performance of their duties ;
• Organize workshops in the various twelve thematic areas in consultation with the EGN Subject Matter Specialist (SMS); and
• Any other related assignment that may be determined by the Project Coordinator.
Location: Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, Legon
(ISSER is 3 policy research institute based within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ghana (UG).
Duration of Contract: 9 months
Desired Experience and Skills:
• The applicant should have a good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• He/she should be able to manage Databases and use the Web for interactive purposes;
• He/she should be a team player and have analytical and problem solving skills; and
• The applicant should have good and effective communication (verbal, written, and listening) skills and should be able to work under pressure to meet important deadlines,
Qualification Required & Experience
• Applicant must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree m Social Sciences from a recognized University. A higher degree in Social Sciences and or Development Studies will be an advantage.
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
If this role sounds exciting to you, kindly send a cover letter, your CV and scanned copies of relevant certificates electronically to the EGN Coordinator’s Office, ISSER; info@egn.org.gh / +233-28-9670908 and the Administrative Secretary at ISSER on lbofori-ayeh@ug.edu.gh Applications will only be accepted by email and should be received on
Closing Date: 04 July, 2014
{USAID Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jul-2014};
The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking highly motivated and qualified individuals for the position of SECRETARY in the Regional Executive Office of USAID/Ghana. The individuals will act as Secretaries responsible for effective and efficient execution of all administrative functions for the office, and ensure that administrative support needs of the Office Director, AOTRs (Project Managers), and other staff members are met.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Under the supervision of the Office Director or designee, the incumbent will act as the office secretary responsible for the effective and efficient execution of all administrative functions for the office and ensure that administrative support needs of the Office Director, AOTRs (Project Managers), and other staff members are effectively met. In order to successfully fulfill the position requirements, the incumbent will be expected to demonstrate flexibility, customer orientation, diplomacy, discretion, and the ability to logically organize and analyze information, pay attention to detail, and complete tasks with limited oversight.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES % OF TIME
• Co-ordinate all administrative functions of the office; maintain the Office Director’s calendar and support other office members in setting up meetings including drafting meeting agenda and briefing materials as necessary. 45%
• Co-ordinate schedules, communicate appropriately, and in coordination with those involved determine what preparations are needed. Prepare and process staff members’ travel authorizations and vouchers in conformity with the E-2 system; ensure office staff members have the visas and airline tickets necessary for travel; submit and amend electronic Country Clearance (eCC) requests for all office members travelling to other countries.
• Draft, review, and/or edit outgoing correspondence for format, grammar, punctuation and typographical accuracy; comply with Mission regulations and procedures; maintain a leave calendar; and time and attendance records for all office staff. In coordination with Executive Office and Human Resources (EXO/HR) and office Director, maintain the training plan for the office. Manage office supplies and equipment maintenance control and ensure administrative coverage for other offices as required.
• Support implementation of office programs and ensure that critical administrative needs are met. Make arrangements and participate as needed in project management; coordinate meetings (internal and external), prepare, vet, and distribute meeting reports or minutes upon request. Communicate with key counterparts, implementing partners and other USG agencies upon request including facilitating contacts and communications for office staff members. Maintain an updated list of host-government, regional organizations and implementing partner points of contact for office use.
• Assist the preparation of various programmatic documents as needed, in compliance with USG, Agency, Mission, and host country policies and regulations. Ensure timely clearance of various project documents, and follow-up on appropriate actions needed from other USAID offices, other USG agencies, host-government, and implementing partners for approval or concurrence. Oversee the proper distribution and tracking of project vouchers to ensure their timely review and payment. Process Global Acquisition & Assistance System (GLAAS) requests upon request. 30%
• Assist AORs/CORs and Program Management Assistants to track, document and set priority for closeouts of bilateral agreements, programs, grants, and contracts including those for personnel. Incumbent shall assist in securing the approval of equipment disposition plans and closeouts by obtaining inventories of equipment purchased with USAID funds and final vouchers, reports, and any other documents required for close-outs. 15%
• Perform other duties as required. 10%
Qualification Required & Experience
• Education: Completion of secondary school and completion of specialized secretarial training is required.
• Prior Work Experience: A minimum of three years of demonstrated experience as a secretary and at least two years in an international organization is required.
• Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluent) English is required; Language proficiency will be tested.
• Knowledge: Incumbent must have knowledge of common project activities, knowledge of GOG structure, NGOs and the donor community.
• Skills and Abilities: The incumbent must have demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment including the maintenance of good relationships with host government counterparts, cooperating agencies, and other USAID personnel as essential to ensure the achievement of expected results. Must have the ability to operate standard office equipment and use computers (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) used by the USG.
Salary Range: GH¢ 15, 212.00 – GH¢ 22, 813.00 p.a. (depending on qualification and experience)
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
Interested individuals should submit cover letter, Curriculum Vitae with references and relevant certificates to:
Regional Executive Office
USAID/West Africa
P.O. Box 1630, Accra
By Email to: acpersonnel@usaid.gov
Note: When submitting your application via email, please start the subject line with the position title.
Closing Date: 26 June, 2014
Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
USAID/Ghana anticipates awarding a Personal Service Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as a result of this announcement.
{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jul-2014};
An international firm in Accra is looking for a bilingual Secretary (Italian / English)..
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
Interested persons should call:
0267-348065
Closing Date: 06 July, 2014
{Telecentre Hotel,Patriensah-Konongo,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jun-2014};
The Telecentre Hotel is a newly established facility located at the outskirts of Patriensah, near Konongo, six miles off the main Accra -Kumasi road, in the direction of Agogo. The Hotel is a romantic refuge, a real oasis of charm and relaxation for people from every part of the country. It has facilities for corporate meetings and events.
The hotel has vacancy for the following position: Front Office Supervisor
Qualification Required & Experience
• Applicants for any of the above positions should have a professional qualification and a minimum of three years work experience in the field.
Location: Patriensah,Konongo
How To Apply For The Job
Applicants should send a copy of their CV to:-
telecentrehotel@yahoo.com
For enquiries, call:-
0248-016123, 0240-393274, 0322-125040
Closing Date: 30 June, 2014
{Confidential,Nationwide Recruitment,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jun-2014};
A fast-growing company with offices at all regional capitals and most district capitals seeks to employ the following position:- Secretary
Qualification Required & Experience
• Applicants must have either, Degree, HND, or Diploma in relevant discipline
• Post National Service Candidates are encouraged to apply.
Location: Nationwide Recruitment
How To Apply For The Job
Applicant should state clear the district of their choice. Successful applicants will receive generous remuneration and benefit packages.
Apply by e-mail to:-
int.regionaljobs@gmail.com
Vacancies are available at:-
• Accra
• Kumasi
• Cape Coast
• Takoradi
• Koforidua
• Agona Swedru
• Sunyani
• Asesewa
• Nkwanta
• Jasikan
• Sogakope
• Aflao
• Nkawkaw
• Akim Oda
• Lapaz
• Bolgatanga
• Akwatia
• Ho
• Hohoe
• Atim Poku
• winneba
• Nima
• Ashiaman
• Assin Fosu
• Worawora
• Dansoman
• Tarkwa
• Akasti
• Tamale
• Tema
• Somanya
• Elmina
• Keta
• Pantang
• Tachiman
• Kpando
• Nkonya
• Asamankese
• Suhum
• Konongo
• Mankesim
• Gjisu
• Obuasi
• Mampong
• Kade
• Mampong
Closing Date: 30 June, 2014