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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities in Ghana cover three priority areas: Climate and Energy, Just Transition; Sustainable Economic Development, Training and Employment, and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Scope of Role:

• In your role as an IT Specialist/Junior IT Specialist, IT and digital tools are used extensively by the GIZ employees to achieve its business objectives.
• Consequently, IT Specialist must ensure that all relevant IT systems are working as they should and in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

Tasks:

• Installation, upgrade and maintenance of IT-Equipment. (e.g. client computer, printers, network equipment, scanners, servers, peripheral devices)
• Monitors the state of hardware and software in use for security aspects.
• Tests new hardware systems and identifies options for upgrading existing systems and peripherals.
• Monitors the internet connections in use to ensure maximum uptime.
• Implements IT security measures in projects office.
• Monitors vulnerabilities in the communications networks to prevent data leaks.
• Helps regularly update antivirus software and relevant operating system updates/patches to ensure a secure working environment.
• Resolves all technical and connectivity issues, prepares all the necessary information, and provides phone support.
• maintains all GIZ standards (e.g., Ms. 365, WINPACCS, SAP) and custom software used in project offices.
• Knowledge and experience in Incident and Escalation Management.
• Helps implementing ISMS in alliance with GIZ Headquarters strategy and local Information Security Advisor.
• Ensure that the IT systems in use comply to GIZ Standard Policies and Guidelines.
• Keeps an inventory of software and hardware.

Qualification Required & Experience

Profile:

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Information Technology or related fields
• Outstanding knowledge of IT hardware and software used, (Windows Server) computer network systems (Cisco Meraki), database software, network security.
• At least 2 years professional experience in Information Technology position or a supporting experience in IT areas.
• Good presentation, communication, and reporting skills with the ability to present complex technical details in a simple business context good time management.
• Outstanding working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. Microsoft 365)
• Good knowledge and command of the English is a must and team spirit.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.

Location: Accra. Tamale & Wa

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de

under the Job Code 2024/ITS/30/01 and your preferred Duty Station. If you do not hear from us Two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 13 February, 2024

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100
countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety
of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover
three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth
for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.

Project Brief:

• The REACH project seeks to build Climate Resilience across 14 districts in northern Ghana.
• Through extensive capacity building measures on Conservation Agriculture, Community Engagement and improved planning and policies on District level, the challenges of climate change for rural areas are tackled.
• The Project is co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. It is part of the EU Ghana Agricultural Programme which is implemented together with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture of Ghana (MoFA).

Scope of Role:

• As a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor you are responsible for the Result Oriented Monitoring and several evaluation
activities of the project.
• In a team with a second M&E Advisor, you develop tools and methodologies to capture and track the projects progress and thereby provide important information for the steering of its processes.
• At the same time, you ensure that the necessary data for reporting and communication is available. Additionally, you are responsible for the implementation of a process to introduce the instrument of Sustainable Environmental Assessments at the 14 MMDAs of the projects joint programme area and manage the evaluation of selected project impacts.

Tasks:

• Develops the monitoring structure based on the project logframe, gathers baseline data, develops project implementation lines, and ensures continuous progress indicator tracking to be utilized by management and project team
• Effectively links the project monitoring system with the EU-GAP structures and the EU monitoring system
• Plans and Guides data collection in corporation with technical project staff and the Regional/District Planning and Coordination Units in an attempt to evaluate selected project impacts.
• Steers the process to implement a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) capacity-building programme
• Is responsible for planning, coordinating and documenting meetings or workshops, with a focus on M&E
• Supports project management with progress reviews and potential adjustments to the log frame structure
• Collects input and produces the annual narrative report to the EU Delegation Ghana
• Maintains the frequent exchange and a planned joint reporting mechanism with the M&E focal points of EU Ghana Agriculture Programme (EUGAP)

Qualification Required & Experience

Profile:

• Master’s degree in social sciences, monitoring & evaluation, development planning or any relevant field for the position.
• 3 years’ work experience in an M&E Position with a track record on developing and setting up monitoring systems.
• Work experience with public sector institutions and experience in the field of sustainable environmental analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge in quantitative/qualitative analysis, and the ability to produce structured reports.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing agricultural/environmental as well as socio-economic data.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, proven skill in report writing.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially MS Team, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent knowledge of English; Knowledge of local languages of Upper West is a strong asset.
• Strong knowledge of ICT technologies and computer applications (e.g. data analysis programmes such as R, STATA, SPSS,
Power BI etc.).
• Ability to work under pressure, strong team orientation, cooperation, and negotiation skills

Location: Wa

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:

hr-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2024/REACH-M&E/02/02 in the subject line.

Closing Date: 19 February, 2024

A reputable company is seeking to recruit a professional heavy-duty truck driver within the shortest possible time to be part of its company. The prospective driver should be in possession of a valid driver’s license(‘F’ class) at the time of applying for the job.

DUTIES

• Pick up of cargo/ loads in accordance with a structured schedule or plan in line with company policy.
• Delivery of cargo/ loads to the designated drop off point/ destination.
• Adhere to the prescribed route in the pick up or delivery of cargo
• Corporate and communicate with other team members to ensure consistency in the discharge of your duties.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Applicant must have a valid driver’s license, class ‘F’
• A minimum of Junior High School Certificate
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to interpret basic data
• Good time management practice.
• Ability to multitask.

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years and above heavy-duty truck driving experience is required
• Defensive driving experience
• Experience with road traffic regulations

SALARY:

The successful applicant’s salary is attractive as it commensurate with the position.

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV to the email address below:

vecomitygh.hr@gmail.com

Closing Date: 20 February, 2024

Vacancy for Senior Level Administrative Position: Dean, School of Agriculture The University of Ghana hereby, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Dean, School of Agriculture, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, to take effect from 1 st August 2024.

POSITION: Dean, School of Agriculture
REPORTING TO: Provost, College of Basic and Applied Sciences

OBJECTIVES OF THE COLLEGE: The College of Basic and Applied Sciences

shall advance the objectives of each of its constituent Units and by these specific objectives, to:

• Develop world-class scientists to meet national and global developmental needs through quality teaching, learning, research, innovation and extension.
• Enhance staff capacity through systematic staff development programmes.
• Enhance research capabilities of staff for increased output in teaching and publications.
• Develop effective processes for public engagement.
• Create a congenial environment for teaching research and student learning experiences.

The School of Agriculture is made up of the following Departments and Centres:

• Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
• Department of Agricultural Extension
• Department of Animal Science
• Department of Crop Science
• Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
• Department of Soil Science
• Forest and Horticultural Crop Research Centre (FOHCREC)
• Livestock and Poultry Research Centre (LIPREC)
• Soil and Irrigation Research Centre (SIREC)

DUTIES

• The Dean is responsible for providing leadership to the School and for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order in accordance with the policies and procedures prescribed by the University Act and Statutes, or as may be determined by the Council, the Academic Board and the School Management Committee.
• The Dean is to ensure that the approved programmes and functions of the School
are duly carried out by members of the School.
• The Dean is also responsible for the general administration of the School in respect of human, financial and material resources within the general framework of University policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must:

• be of professorial status from an academic/research institution or a person from industry eligible for that position.
• be capable of providing academic leadership especially in the area of teaching, research and extension in the relevant disciplines.
• provide evidence of managerial and administrative leadership and capacity to promote a collegial working environment in the School.
• demonstrate capacity to attract funding for research and development.
• have the vision and the drive to oversee the growth and development of the School.

TENURE

A Dean shall hold office for three years on terms and conditions recommended by the Appointments Board and is eligible for re-appointment for a further term of up to three years.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants are required to submit the complete application pack addressed to the Registrar, University of Ghana, through

vacancies@ug.edu.gh (Electronic copy only). Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

The application pack should be submitted as a single PDF file and should contain the following:

• Completed application form for Senior Level Administrative Positions (UAB Form 1C) to be downloaded from the University’s website at www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd/
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and/or professional certificates.
• A statement of about 2,500 words (not more than five pages) indicating how
one intends to use the period in office to address relevant issues that will ensure that the University achieves its mission and vision. The UG strategic plan can be downloaded at: http://www.ug.edu.gh/pad/publication/ugstrategic-plan.

Additionally, applicants should request two clearly marked letters of reference from persons familiar with their professional competencies, to be sent directly to the Registrar, through vacancies@ug.edu.gh

Closing Date: 13 February, 2024

Further information about the University of Ghana may be found on the university website at www.ug.edu.gh.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Description

• Inputting data from paper documents into digital spreadsheets.
• Updating order statuses for customers.
• Double-checking their work to make sure they inputted data correctly.
• Exporting data into computer databases.
• Performing data searches.
• Appropriately filing digital documents.
• Digitizing data for storage purposes.
• Collecting client information.
• Maintaining an organized filing system.
• Collating, organizing, and capturing data into digital databases for a variety of companies and industries.
• Gathering and organizing documents for processing.
• Verifying the document information for accuracy and inconsistencies.
• Updating digital databases and archives.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Strong written and communication skills with clients and customers
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional certifications (optional)
• HND or higher
• Fast typing skills and working knowledge of word processing tools
• Experience working in data entry software and maintaining detailed information
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with office equipment

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All cv’ s should be sent via:

meridianmaxindustries@gmail.com indicating the position as subject of the email.

Closing Date: 06 March, 2024

Job Description

• Identify and assess customers’ needs to achieve satisfaction
• Build sustainable relationships and trust with customer accounts through open and interactive communication
• Provide accurate, valid and complete information by using the right methods/tools
• Meet personal/customer service team sales targets and call handling quotas
• Handle customer complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits; follow up to ensure resolution
• Keep records of customer interactions, process customer accounts and file documents
• Follow communication procedures, guidelines and policies
• Take the extra mile to engage customers

Qualification Required & Experience

• Proven customer support experience or experience as a Client Service Representative
• Track record of over-achieving quota
• Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening
• Familiarity with CRM systems and practices
• Customer orientation and ability to adapt/respond to different types of characters
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• HND or higher

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All cv’ s should be sent via:

meridianmaxindustries@gmail.com indicating the position as subject of the email.

Closing Date: 06 March, 2024

Jasikan College of Education, Jasikan-Buem is a renowned public teacher educational institution in the Oti Region and affiliated to the University of Cape Coast. The College has vacancy for Vice Principal

Duties

• The Vice Principal shall assist the Principal in the overall administration and management of the college.
• He/She shall act in the adsence of the Principal. He/She shall report directly.

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicant must:

• Hold a minimum of a research masters degree in any relevant field from a recognised institution of higher learning, with appreciable and post-qualification relevant work experience, a research masters degree in education will be an advantage
• Be a Principal Tutor, being a Head of Department/former Head of Department will be an advantage
• Be able to serve a minimum of 1 term of 3 years before he/she attains the compulsory retirement age of 60 years
• Possess a strong research background
• Be familiar with administration and management in higher education in Ghana
• Be familiar with issues concerning teacher education in Ghana
• Possess demonstrable knowledge of academic management in teacher education in Ghana, including conduct of examinations, addressing quality assurance issues, liaising with other colleges as well as working with regulatory bodies and other stakeholders
• Be a team player with the capacity to mobilise relevant resources for teaching, learning, research and community service
• Have good character and high sense of personal integrity
• Possess very good leadership, organisational, inter-personal and communication skills, possess proven capacity to motivate, manage and direct college staff

Conditions of Service

Salary and conditions attached to the position are attractive and are in accordance with approved Harmonised condition of service for colleges of education

Location: Jasikan-Buem

How To Apply For The Job

Applications and supporting documents (marked with the position) are to be submitted through the Principal to:

The Chairman
Search Committee
Jasikan College of Education
P.O.Box 14
Jasikan-Buem, Ghana

Closing Date: 21 February, 2024

Jasikan College of Education, Jasikan-Buem is a renowned public teacher educational institution in the Oti Region and affiliated to the University of Cape Coast.

The College has vacancy for Secretary of the College

Duties

The Secretary of the College is the Chief Administrative Officer of the College and the Head of the College Secretariat. He/she:

• Assists the Principal in the day-to-day administration and management of the college and reports directly to him
• Is in charge of all administration, secretarial and personnel matters of the college
• Is the Secretary of the college council and the academic board and is responsible for providing secretarial services to all boards and committees of the College
• Is responsible for providing guidance for the framework within which college strategic plans are drawn and executed
• Coordinates policy formulation and implementation and ensures appropriate implementation and publication of all policy decisions of council, academic board and committees of the college
• Performs any other functions as may be assigned by council or delegated by the Principal of the college

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicant must:

• Hold a good first degree and a minimum of a Master’s degree, preferably in Administration and Management related field from a recognised institution of higher learning
• Have served as a Deputy Secretary in a college of Education or Senior Assistant Registrar in a tertiary institution or comparable grade in a similar institution/organisation for at least 4 years
• Be able to serve a minimum of 1 term of 4 years before he/she attains the compulsory retirement age of 60 years
• Have evidence of a in-depth grasp and application of systems and procedures for administration and management of tertiary education/teacher education in Ghana
• Have in-depth knowledge of the administrative and management activities of the Office of the College Secretary and be capable of ensuring that they are carried out efficiently and effectively
• Have significant leadership experience at a senior management level in a college of education or an analogous institution
• Have a deeper understanding of the social, political and economic environment in which Ghanaian colleges of education operate
• Have demonstrated capability for articulating, formulating and implementing policies, managing change in teacher education administration and developing strategies for achieving the vision and mission of the college
• Have proven intellectual ability, emotional stability and a high sense of personal and professional integrity
• Be able to motivate, manage direct and train/develop staff and also work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Have very good organizational, inter-personal, communication and computer literacy skills

Conditions of Service

Salary and conditions attached to the position are attractive and are in accordance with approved Harmonised condition of service for colleges of education

Location: Jasikan-Buem

How To Apply For The Job

Applications and supporting documents (marked with the position) are to be submitted through the Principal to:

The Chairman
Search Committee
Jasikan College of Education
P.O.Box 14
Jasikan-Buem, Ghana

Closing Date: 21 February, 2024

Jasikan College of Education, Jasikan-Buem is a renowned public teacher educational institution in the Oti Region and affiliated to the University of Cape Coast.

The College has vacancy for College Librarian

Duties

The College Librarian is the Professional and Administrative Head of the College Library. He/She is responsible to the Principal for provision of adequate, relevant and up-to-date reading and audio-visual materials to support teaching, research and community service functions of the college. He/she:

• Ensures that the library, research and information needs of the college community are met
• Provides leadership in advancing the college’s teaching and research mission through a clear vision of the library’s role, comprehensive strategic planning, incorporation of emerging technology, sound fiscal management and engagement of all members in the college community
• Formulates policies for the maximum development and utilisation of the library resources of the College, in conjunction with the library committee, subject to the approval of academic board
• Establishes and maintains procedures, policies and systems that bring about efficient library operation
• Exercises professional and administrative supervision over the library staff to ensure that efficient and effective functioning of the library
• Represents the library at the Central Administration and on relevant Boards and committees of the college
• Performs any other functions assigned by the Principal of the college

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicant must:

• Possess a good first degree and a minimum of research master’s degree in a library/information related field or equivalent professional qualification from a recognised institution of higher learning
• Be a member of a recognised professional body
• Have served a Deputy Librarian in a college of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution/organisation for at least 4 years
• Be able to serve a minimum of 1 term of 4 years before he/she attains the compulsory retirement age of 60 years
• Be able of draw up, monitor and ensure the implementation of college library strategic plan and also maintain linkages/collaborations with local and international libraries and relevant organisations/institutions
• Have capability for planning, organising, directing and coordinating the components of the library – ie staff, services, collections and external relations
• Be analytical, critical, result-oriented, visionary and practical and also possess hands-on ability to work independently
• Possess strong IT skills and familiarity with the relevant software and be able to keep up with current trends and developed library systems
• Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines, be a good team player and also possess excellent communication, interpersonal and management/supervisory skills

Conditions of Service

• Salary and conditions attached to the position are attractive and are in accordance with approved Harmonised condition of service for colleges of education

Location: Jasikan-Buem

How To Apply For The Job

Applications and supporting documents (marked with the position) are to be submitted through the Principal to:

The Chairman
Search Committee
Jasikan College of Education
P.O.Box 14
Jasikan-Buem, Ghana

Closing Date: 21 February, 2024