Chemonics International Seeks Financial Management Advisor

Chemonics International has Banking/Financing openings and jobs in Ghana for Financial Management Advisor.  For more than 36 years, Chemonics International, a U.S.-based international development consulting firm, has partnered with local and international organizations to promote social and economic change in Africa and around the world. 

Our work began in West Africa in 1976 in Cameroon, where we improved rice production and in 1977 in Mali where we revived a drought-depleted livestock sector. 

Since then, we have expanded our expertise to address a diverse range of challenges in education reform, conflict mitigation and management, decentralization, rule of law, anticorruption, private sector development, trade, agriculture, health, and nutrition.

Our experience extends across the African continent and in West Africa includes Ghana, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, and Senegal.

JOB SUMMARY

Company:

Chemonics International

Industry:

Agriculture

Category:

Banking/Financing

Location:

Tamale

Job Status:

Full-time

Salary:

Negotiable

Education:

Advanced Degree

Experience:

5 years

Job Expires:

01 Dec, 2012

Job Description

Chemonics International, a U.S. based international development consulting firm, is seeking a Financial Management Advisor for an anticipated USAID-funded project located in Tamale, Ghana. Responsibilities: 
The Financial Management Advisor will work with selected district governments and community based organizations to build capacity in financial management, accounting, and reporting of funds. He or she will work closely with these institutions to ensure compliance with Government of Ghana regulations and donor reporting requirements.  In particular, he or she will help district assemblies to:

  • Develop efficient reporting systems to account for grant funds
  • Develop systems to monitor and oversee the use of funds by area councils and community based organizations
  • Manage the reporting requirements of the government, USAID and other donor programs
  • Coordinate financial assessments of district assemblies performed by short term consultants
  • Liaise with the Northern Regional Coordinating Council and district financial managers to identify and resolve financial management challenges

Required Skills or Experience

Qualifications:

  • Chartered accountant with at five or more years of accounting experience
  • Experience building the financial management capacity of donors, NGOs and/or government institutions
  • Experience working with district assemblies or donor organizations preferred
  • Advanced degree in business, finance, economics, or related field preferred

How To Apply

Interested applicants send electronic submissions to ringrecruit@gmail.com by December 1, 2012. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. 

No telephone inquiries. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and only finalists will be contacted.

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The Bible Society of Ghana Hires Accounts Officer

The Bible Society of Ghana has accounting vacancies and opportunities to engage Accounts Officer.

JOB SUMMARY

Company:

The Bible Society

Industry:

NGO

Category:

Accounting/Auditing

Location:

Accra

Job Status:

Full-time

Salary:

GH¢ 

Education:

Bachelor's

Experience:

N/A

Job Expires:

29 Nov, 2012

Job Description

Responsible for:

  • Warehouse stock control
  • Preparation of weekly cash position
  • Creditors Control
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Data entry - Sales & Donations

Required Skills or Experience

The Person:

  • Must be a committed Christian with a passion to promote God's Word
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized University with an option in Accounting
  • Must be computer literate in Word, Excel and Access, Tally

Other:

  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be between the ages of 25-35 years
  • Integrity - truthful, trustworthy and reliable

How To Apply

Interested applicants should send CV by email only tojobs@biblesociety-ghana.org

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MineDev Hires Construction Engineering Surveyor

MineDev has Engineering/Construction/Surveyor opportunities in Ghana to hire Construction Engineering Surveyor. We specialises in recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people across a broad spectrum of the oil and gas and mining industries with focus on public and private sectors across West Africa and the African Sub-region.

 

We deal in permanent positions, contract roles and assignments. At MineDev, we believe the right job can transform a person's life and the right person can transform a business.

 

JOB SUMMARY

Company:

MineDev

Industry:

Construction

Category:

Architectural

Location:

West Africa

Job Status:

Full-time

Salary:

GH¢ 

Education:

BSc

Experience:

6 years

Job Description

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Construction Engineering Surveyor, looking to work with one of the largest construction firms operating in the West African Sub - Region.  

Responsibilities:
The Successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Operating survey equipment and software at advance level
  • Maintaining and managing accurate survey control plan and resources
  • Reading drawings and extracting coordinates for setout of earthworks and civil works design
  • Ensuring equipment is within calibrated specifications
  • Establishing  and maintaining survey control points on site throughout the project
  • Performing daily tasks associated with concrete, bolts positioning and verticality checks on structures
  • Advising and producing construction plans and drawings
  • Supervising the survey team to achieve results
  • Liaising with clients and contractors

NB: This is a six (6) to twelve (12) month contract with possibility of extension. 

Required Skills or Experience

As the successful candidate, it is essential you possess the following skills and experience:

  • BSc / HND qualification in Geomatic Engineering (Surveying) or a related field
  • Minimum of six (6) years experience in the Mining and Construction industry
  • Must have the ability to use Sokkia, Topcon, Leica GPS or Trimble Total Stations and Digital Levels
  • The ability to use AutoCAD and survey software and excel is required
  • Must be able to plan, prioritize and have attention to details
  • Must have good interpersonal, negotiation and problem solving skills
  • Must be a team player

How To Apply

Interested applicants should forward a resume in Microsoft Word document format to jobs@minedevrecruit.com or visit us: www.minedevrecruit.com

 

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MineDev has Seeks Health Safety and Loss Prevention (HSLP) Supritendent

MineDev has HSE opportunities in Ghana to hire Health Safety and Loss Prevention (HSLP) Supritendent. We specialises in recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people across a broad spectrum of the oil and gas and mining industries with focus on public and private sectors across West Africa and the African Sub-region.

 

We deal in permanent positions, contract roles and assignments. At MineDev, we believe the right job can transform a person's life and the right person can transform a business.

 

JOB SUMMARY

Company:

MineDev

Industry:

Mining

Category:

Mining/Petroleum

Location:

West Africa

Job Status:

Full-time

Salary:

GH¢ 

Education:

Master's

Experience:

10 years

Job Expires:

21 Dec, 2012

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HSLP Superintendent currently looking for a challenging role in one of the largest mining companies in West Africa. Our client is a multi-national mining company operating in the West African Region.  Apply Now!!!

Responsibilities:
The Successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Developing and administering programs to prevent accidents/incidents and loss.
  • Managing weekly, monthly and yearly HSLP internal and external reporting processes.
  • Mentoring and motivating HSLP coordinators to help increase their knowledge and skill levels within their area of work.
  • Hazard identification, risk management, safety rules and regulations, trends and statistics as well as legal compliance to Inspectorate division.
  • Managing, reviewing and auditing all accident/incident reporting and investigation process to ensure root causes are identified and corrective actions are appropriate to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Develop an audit program, conduct audits and manage the internal audit process for the IMS and HSLP Technical Standards.
  • Liaising with the Mines Inspectorate division for investigation required.
  • Maintaining awareness and understanding Environmental and Social Responsibility
  • Policy

Required Skills or Experience

Qualifications and Skills:
As the successful candidate, it is essential you possess the following skills and experience:

  • Master's, Bachelor's Degree or Graduate Diploma in Health, Safety and Loss Prevention is highly preferable.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience working in the health and safety field in an extractive industry or minimum of 10 years health and safety experience is required with 2 years management experience if you have no Degree. However continuing HSE educational programs is essential.
  • Thorough understanding of Safety Management Systems including OHSAS 18001.
  • Sound knowledge of risk management and loss prevention processes.
  • Must have accident/incident investigation experience
  • Auditing qualifications desirable.
  • Must have excellent report writing skills coupled with strong presentation, organizational and communication skills.
  • Must be competent in MS Office software.
  • Must possess a driver's License.
  • Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislative is a requirements

How To Apply

Interested applicants should forward a resume in Microsoft Word document format to jobs@minedevrecruit.com or visit us: www.minedevrecruit.com

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