The University of Cape Coast Recruits for Estate Officer

The University of Cape Coast in Partnership with the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center in the USA with hire three program staff and an office manager for the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Technical Support Services (METSS) Project that will be based in North Labone, Accra. These two Universities will work with the United States Department of Agriculture to provide the Economic Growth Office of the USAID/Ghana Mission Technical Assistance for its economic growth and food security programs. This project began in 2010 and may continue through September, 2013, depending on funding from the U.S. Government. The duration of the employment agreement with the University of Cape Coast will be determined by the availability of funds for the METSS Project.


JOB SUMMARY
Company     University of Cape...
Industry     Education
Category     Real Estate/M...
Location     Cape Coast
Job Status     Full-time
Salary     GH¢
Education     Master'...
Experience     6 years
Job Expires     14 Oct, 2011
Contact     ...

Job Description

Duties:
A successful applicant will be the Head of the Estate Services and will perform the following duties among others:

  1. Supervise activities in the Estate Services
  2. Develop and maintain landed property
  3. Ensure that routine maintenance of facilities are promptly carried out
  4. Maintain an assets register
  5. Advise Management on the acquisition of landed properties
  6. Inspect and advise on rent to be paid on rented properties for staff
  7. Ensure that the compound of the University is neat at all times
  8. Perform any other duties assigned to him/her from time to time
Conditions of Service: Very attractive

Required Skills or Experience

  • The Candidate must possess a Master's Degree in Estate Management
  • The Candidate must have not less than 6' years post-qualification working experience in an Educational/Estate, Organizational, or Senior Management position
The Candidate must be a dynamic individual with the requisite leadership, vision and management abilities to serve as part of a management team dedicated to providing high quality constituent services in a complex and demanding academic, administrative, social, and fiscal environment. In addition, he or she must have:
  • Proven evidence of strong administrative and professional leadership initiative in policy formulation
  • Significant leadership experience at a senior level position
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, articulate, and implement strategic goals
  • Excellent communication and human relations skills, and a strong sense of ethics
  • An understanding of the social, political, legal, and economic environment in which Ghanaian universities operate
  • A sound appreciation of emerging global trends in estate management
  • Commitment to the highest level of personnel and professional integrity
  • Computer literate

How To Apply

Interested candidates should send copies of their Curriculum Vitae showing their personal history, Qualifications and work experience as well as a two-page Vision Statement to:


The Registrar
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast
 
  • Candidates should request three (3) referees to submit reports on them directly to the Registrars.
  • Candidates should obtain further particulars and application forms from the Division of Human Resource with whom completed application are to be lodged.
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UNICEF Vacancy : Communication for Development (C4D) Officer (National Category)


UNICEF is recruiting for Communication for Development. Under the general guidance of the supervisor, and in close co-ordination with the Communication group, the Communication for Development Officer is accountable for technical support and assistance in the design, formulation, management, execution, monitoring and evaluation of a behavioural change and social mobilisation strategy, plan of action and programme activities in support of the country programme.

JOB SUMMARY
Company     Unicef
Industry     IGO
Category     Media/Communi...
Location     Accra
Job Status     Full-time
Salary     GH¢
Education     University de...
Experience     2 years
Job Expires     12 Oct, 2011
Contact     ...

Job Description

Non-Ghanaians will not be considered
VN No.: VN-11-30                                                         Post level: NO-B
Type of Contract: Fixed Term

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks:

  • Provide technical support and assistance in the development, management and facilitation of the implementation of programme communication strategy, plan of action and activities for strategic communication and promotion for social and behavioural change in support of country programme delivery
  • Provide technical support and assistance in the research, development, pre-testing, and production of culturally relevant communication materials
  • Develop and enhance strong partnerships with community groups, leaders and other partners in the community and civil society for promotion of participation in social and behavioural changes supportive of programme goals
  • Develop training materials and activities to build capacity for participatory and behaviour change communication
  • Provide effective co-ordination and technical support to government counterparts and other partners in the development and strategic use of communication for social development
  • Monitor and evaluate programme activities and prepare monitoring and evaluation reports. Exchange findings, experiences, lessons learned and new methods with partners
  • Contribute to the budget planning and ensure the compliance and the optimal appropriation of allocated programme funds
Remuneration: Competitive and attractive 

Required Skills or Experience

  • University degree in the social/behavioural sciences (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health Education) with emphasis on strategic communication planning for behaviour development, social mobilisation, participatory communication and research
  • Two years of relevant professional work experience in the planning and management of social development programmes, including work experience in developing countries, with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes
Competency Profile:
  • Commitment, Integrity, Diversity and Inclusion Communication [I], Working with People [1], Drive for Results [II], Formulating Strategies and Concepts [I], Applying Networking [I], Persuading and Influence [I], Applying Technical Expertise [I], Learning and Researching [I], Planning and Organising [II]

How To Apply

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 form (which can be downloaded from http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_apply.html) and photocopies of other supporting documents to:


The Human Resources Officer
UNICEF
P. O. Box 5051
Accra - North

Location:
4-8 Rangoon Close, Cantonments (Behind UNDP, near Ghana National Fire Service Headquarters on the Ring Road)

UNICEF is committed to gender and equality in its mandate and its staff

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

NOTE: UNICEF IS A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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BusyInternet Ghana Recruits for Executive Assistant


BusyInternet is recruiting for the Position of a Executive Assistant. It was founded in Ghana in 2001 with a unique mission to provide both commercial services as well as social and economic development. Located in a 14,000 square foot former gas-bottling factory in the heart of Accra, Busy is a collaboration with two local investment companies (Fidelity Capital Partners and Databank) and a Welsh entrepreneur.

JOB SUMMARY
Company     BusyInternet
Industry     Information T...
Category     Administrativ...
Location     Accra
Job Status     Full-time
Salary     GH¢
Education     First Degree
Experience     1 years
Job Expires     07 Oct, 2011
Contact     ...

Job Description

  • The ideal candidate should be experienced in handling a wide range of executive support related tasks and be able to work independently.
  • This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy the challenges of supporting an executive.
  • Relationship builder; people-centric, curious, determined, results-driven
  • Expert level written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical and presentation skills and decision making ability.
  • Capacity to handle confidential information.

Required Skills or Experience

  • A good first degree in Business Administration or Management with
  •  A year's experience supporting at the executive level.

How To Apply

Please send resume with telephone and email contact to


Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. The closing date for all applications is Friday 7th October 2011.
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Toptech Ghana Transport and Logistics : Head of Information Technology (IT Lead, Ghana)

Toptech Transport and Logistics, a limited liability company was established on March 6, 1996 and is the leading Road Safety, Transport and Logistics Management Consulting company in Ghana.

JOB SUMMARY
Company Toptech Transport ...
Industry Logistics/Sup...
Category Information T...
Location Accra
Job Status Full-time
Salary GH¢ 
Education -:-
Experience 8 years
Job Expires 27 Sep, 2011
Contact ...

Job Description

Our Client, an international and leading logistics organisation is seeking for suitably qualified persons for immediate employment for the position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and execution of all IT functions company-wide.

Other key responsibilities shall include:

  • Managing all IT positions including, but not limited to, network administration; software application programming and maintenance and process e-commerce administration and support as well as providing team training as required
  • Developing the department's annual budget and business plan
  • Providing leadership to the strategic planning process for all IT related needs of the Company
  • Liaising with other senior managers of the Company to determine short and long term resource allocation requirements and priorities for hardware and software technology projects, programmes and other activities
  • Planning, implementing and executing projects and programmes on the basis of agreed priorities, budget and timelines as well as leads and directs routine IT staff meetings and project reviews

Required Skills or Experience

The successful candidate must have:

  • A degree in Information Communication Technology from a recognised university, a Master's degree would be an added advantage
  • Logistics/Supply Chain experience (Technology, Consumer, Healthcare, Automotive sectors)
  • A minimum of 8-10 years experience within an IT department, accompanied with a wide experience at senior level in a service oriented business
  • An excellent business/commercial acumen
  • An effective communication skill/interpersonal understanding
  • An achievement drive and initiative
  • Entrepreneurial skills
  • Ability to influence and negotiate at senior level

How To Apply

Suitably qualified candidates should log on to www.toptechghana.com, click on logistics and follow the procedure of registration. CVs must be sent to: jobseeker@toptechghana.com

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