Job Summary

•   The Assistant Project Manager will be based at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD- Ghana), Accra, and will report to the Network's Project Manager.

Duties:

•   Assist the PM in production of work plans and ensuring timely and effective implementation of survey activities by each National Partner (NP) in accordance with the work plan
•   Help in reviewing budget proposals from NPs and ensure that there is fair balance across NPs with respect to the total budget allocated to each
•   Ensure all preparations for fieldwork and actual fieldwork are done per AB protocols
•   Assess NP capacity to effectively plan and implement fieldwork to AB standards
•   Ensure that dissemination events are carried out in line with the Afrobarometer protocols
•   Contribute to Project outreach by making periodic presentations at public briefings, conferences, workshops or press events
•   Prepare reports as required by the AB Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, contribute to periodic preparations of bulletins, press releases and other AB materials
•   Assist the Project Manager and CDD-Ghana Head of Research and Programmes on any other project tasks as needed
•   Perform other activities that may be required

Remuneration: This position will attract competitive remuneration based on qualification and experience.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Post-graduate degree, preferably in Social Science and/or Economics discipline
•   Experience with conducting survey research
•   Quantitative analytical skills
•   Good writing skills and knowledge of and experience in using SPSS
•   Flexibility and willingness to work on wide range of tasks
•   Willingness to travel within Africa on a regular basis and occasionally beyond
•   Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a multi-national environment
•   Working knowledge in French may be an advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Application's, current CVs with references and other supporting documents should be clearly labelled "Assistant Project Manager" and sent to;

The Human Resources Manager
COD Ghana
P. O. Box LG 404
Legon

OR

Fax; 233 302 763028

or

Email: jobs@cddgh.org

Closing Date: 21 April, 2016

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. CDD-Ghana is an equal opportunities employer.