The five-year USAID West Africa Analytical Support Services and Evaluation for sustainable systems project (ASSESS), is responsible for evaluation of the Regional Economic Growth (REG) portfolio of the US Government's foreign assistance programs in the region.

The Assess program seeks dynamic candidates to fill the position of Administrative and Operations Officer. All vacancies will be recruited locally and stationed in Accra. Prior experience of working in within the USAID projects of the Development Sector for other agencies, will be an added advantage. Any nationality may apply if they possess or can obtain legal status to work in Ghana.

Job Description:

•   Assists technical ASSESS staff in planning and logistics support ot ASSESS evaluations activities, learning events, workshops and training programs in Ghana and internationally including travel arrangements.
•   Ensures effective office management systems in relation with partner Universities.
•   Responsible for managing office supplies, other services and tasks to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the office facilities.
•   Administers an inventory of ASSESS property, supplies and capital goods.
•   In relation with the partner, universities, prepare budget for works-plans and financial reports periodically under the supervision of the chief of party.
•   Implement the ASSES paper the electronic filing systems and sures they are properly structured and efficiently maintained and current.
•   Supervise the Bilingual Receptionist, Driver, Janitor, Ground and Maintenance, Security and any other administrative staff as assigned by the chief of Party.
•   When appropriate, undertakes other related duties assigned by the supervisor and/or the COP.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of Bachelor's in Business/Public Administrator, HR, International development or other related field.
•   Minimum of three (3) years of relevant, progressively responsible work experience in office administration.
•   Proficiency in spoken and written English is required and French desirable.
•   Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, budget, produce financial reports and manage multiple complex activities simultaneously and meet deadlines. Highly organized.
•   High computer and internet literacy, including storage skills in Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet programs.
•   Excellent interpersonal and team building skills. An effective team player
•   Proven ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural and team environment

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates, who possess the minimum qualifications to fill this challenging position may apply by sending a CV, Cover letter and contact details to:

recruit@assess-wa.org

Insert "Administrative and Operations Officer" in the subject line.

Closing Date: 17 April, 2016