Essential abilities:

• Outstanding written and spoken English
• Administrative and organizational skills
• Research skills
• Marketing and networking skills
• Computer savvy (especially MS Office)

Essential knowledge:

• Knowledge of current events in Accra
• Up-to-date on current affairs globally and in Ghana

Essential qualities:

• Great memory, multitasking, keeping track of many projects at once.
• Keep calm and productive under pressure
• Meet deadlines - flexible with working hours, sometimes evenings and weekends
• Self-starter, fast learner, open to new ideas, creative and curious
• Learn from feedback and criticism and don't take it personally
• Positive energy
• No prior experience/educational qualifications are necessary.

You will be working for a crusty old English/German radio journalist and investigator who has covered Africa for more than 20 years. He is currently based in Accra and will be here for at least one year. My work can be divided into two very different categories: Firstly, I produce documentaries for English and German speaking public radio stations; I am currently starting on a story about Jamestown for the German radio station WDR. Secondly, I undertake investigations for business clients considering some kind of venture with the subject of the investigation. These investigations are conducted around the world, mostly by internet and phone.

Your other skills, which are not essential, but which could come in handy include:

• Fluent in Ga and Twi
• Fluent French and/or German or any other international language
• Experience in business marketing/admin/management
• Experience in journalism
• Experience using professional audio hardware and software

Salary to be discussed.

Location: Osu, Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Provide CV, short cover letter to:

H@pobox.com

Closing Date: 27 September, 2018