Founded in 1952, the Cooperative Housing Foundation—now known simply as CHF International—serves more than 20 million people each year, empowering them to improve their lives and livelihoods for a better future.

CHF currently has programs in more than 25 countries around the world in Africa, Asia, Europe & the Caucasus, Latin America & the Caribbean and the Middle East. In Ghana, CHF works in expanding economic opportunities through microfinance, improving and upgrading slums, expanding access to water and sanitation and engaging the youth in urban service delivery.

CHF is a politically neutral, non-profit organization that prides itself on an approach which is accountable, efficient and effective.

Job Summary:

CHF International a Non-Governmental Organization is seeking experienced professionals to recruit to fill the position below for a proposal for an upcoming 5-year USAID funded project on local government capacity building, livelihood and nutrition promotion in the northern region of Ghana.

The position with CHF International in the Northern Region, Ghana, will be pending upon an award by USAID.  The position is full time; 12 months per year over the life of the program.

Program Assistant (004) - 3 Positions; 1 each to be based in Tamale, Gushegu and Salaga):

The Program Assistant will provide executive support to the senior level staff and the technical team.

Responsibilities include travel arrangements, arranging meetings, taking minutes of regular technical staff meetings, assisting in the logistical coordination of events, conferences, and seminars, research, and other task as assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

S/hewill report to the Senior Management Systems Advisor  and must have;

•  At least two years relevant working experience;
•  University degree, preferable in urban development, nutrition, agriculture, social development;
•  Demonstrated ability to work with local NGOs and municipal services;
•  Written and spoken English language proficiency preferred;
•  High degree of computer literacy; MS Excel and MS Word are essential;
•  And Excellent organizational skills and ability to determine priorities and respect deadlines.

How To Apply For The Job

For immediate consideration, please apply by sending your current CV (3 page maximum), to:

contact@ghana.chfinternational.org

Closing Date: 15 December, 2012

Please indicate the number of the position you are applying for.(e.g. 005)