The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Ghana is a non-profit organization, which serves as representative of German industry and trade in Ghana.

Our main mission is to promote and support bilateral trade between Germany and Ghana. Our organisation is part of an international network composed of 120 German foreign chambers of commerce and government offices in 80 countries.

Job Summary

The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Ghana, a member of the AHK German Chamber Network is offering the post of a Marketing Officer (M/F) - Contract will be until the end of the year with an option for extension.

The Marketing Officer role focuses on arranging trade missions from Ghana to Germany and vice versa as well as preparing business trips for German companies coming to Ghana and selecting counterparts in Ghana for them.

Further more arranging events such as conferences and assisting the Delegate in possible projects and planning of annual West African Clean Energy & Environment Exhibition & Conference (WACEE). The Candidate should be able to manage assignments across a wide range of industries and technologies. He/She will offer and implement the standard services to our clients.

Responsibilities may include:

•  Preparation of Conference Program for West African Clean Energy & Environment Exhibition & Conference
•  Accompany of research projects of German Ministry of Technology
•  Research and assistance for Trade Missions to Ghana and Germany
•  Establishment of local German-Ghanaian groups for knowledge exchange

Benefits:

•  Salary: Depends on experience
•  Paid vacation + federal bank holidays

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Bachelor's degree in relevant fields of Business Administration, Politics, Sociology or Marketing
•  3 to 5 years work experience
•  Please provide us with relevant projects you worked on
•  Proficiency in English, reading, writing and speaking in German welcomed
•  Strong market research skills
•  Good customer service skills as well as a solid understanding of the Ghanaian and German business cultures
•  Excellent attention to detail with ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
•  Self-motivated, highly dedicated, with strong networking skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please e-mail resume and cover letter including salary requirements for this full-time position to:

patrick.martens@ghana.ahk.de / www.ghana.ahk.de

Closing Date: 01 May, 2013