Job Summary

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Administrative Officer in the Ghana Commercial Agric Project of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture in the SADA Zonal office.

The Administrative Officer shall ensure an effective and efficient administrative system and provide secretarial/office services to staff and other stakeholders operating at the Zonal Project Implementation Unit (ZPIU).

Specific responsibilities will include but not limited to:

•   Handle confident matters, draft routine correspondence and follow-up on programme matters effectively.
•   Maintain an efficient filing and administrative systems
•   Organize meetings/workshops and co-ordinate travel arrangements of Project Officers and Consultants
•   Coordinate and supervise all administrative procedures including the organization of all programme offices
•   Must be prepared to work under pressure with minimal or no supervision
•   Must be prepared to work for long hour and on weekends as and when necessary
•   Organize support for PIU Specialists during programmes activities in the SADA Zone.
•   Ensure regular maintenance and servicing or all office equipment and vehicles.
•   Carry out other duties that may be assigned by the Zonal Project Coordinator

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of a First Degree in Administration or its equivalent qualification to Management/secretarial studies
•   At least 3 years work experience
•   Must have computer literate in Microsoft Office applications, internet and Emails and other related computer programming skills
•   Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in operations
•   Must have good communication skills, and be proficient in the English language both written and oral.
•   Be familiar with modem office equipment, be self-motivated and energetic
•   Must be well organized with good interpretational skills
•   Be willing and able to work in a team, take initiatives, solve problems and contribute to programme success.
•   Work experience in donor funded projects is an advantage

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

COMMON CONSIDERATIONS

•   Remuneration: Competitive Salary
•   Terms of payment: Payments will be made in equal end-of-month payments of agreed amount subject to completion of core reporting responsibilities as laid out in the Assignment Work Plan.
•   Location: Tamale
•   Duration: Two (2) years (renewable yearly based on satisfactory performance)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Qualified and interested applicants should send application letters with copies of curriculum vitae, certificates and other relevant documentation to:

The Chief Director
Ministry of Food and Agriculture
PO Box M 37, Accra, Ghana

For further information please contact:

THE PROJECT COORDINATOR
GHANA COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURE PROJECT (GCAP)
MINISTRY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE (MOFA)
PO BOX MB.37, ACCRA

alabibortey@gmail.com  Tel: + 233-20-0198921

Closing Date: 09 August, 2013

Applicants are to include direct contacts (reliable telephone, fax numbers and email address) in their applications in order to facilitate early and easy contact. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.