CDC Development Solutions (CDS), a Washington, DC based non-profit organization, is seeking to fill position for a USAID-funded Supply Chain Development ("SCD") program in Takoradi. The objectives of this capacity building and market linkages program would be to significantly improve the technical capacity of the local SMEs and business service providers and increase the participation of Ghanaian businesses in the supply chain of the oil and gas sector in Ghana.

Responsibilities:

•  Receive and route incoming calls, faxes, emails, mail and packages
•  Maintain program files
•  Perform general clerical, reception, and office management duties which include photocopying, scanning, printing, faxing, interfacing with visitors, and office cooking/cleaning staff
•  Support financial reporting and documentation
•  Coordinate travel arrangements and other logistics as needed
•  Assist in drafting elements of program reports, and key correspondence sent to clients/donors
•  Conduct research on assigned topics
•  Other duties as assigned

Qualification Required & Experience

Knowledge and Skill Required:

•  Bachelor's degree in international relations, relations, economic development, business or related field and at least 6 months of professional experience
•  Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a team to coordinate and/or lead the efforts to effectively meet program needs
•  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required
•  Ability to manage diverse activities and to meet deadlines required, flexibility to changing situations and priorities desired
•  Proficiency in English, strong oral, written and communication skills
•  High level of computer literacy
•  Ghanaian national required

Location: Takoradi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV/resume to: opportunities@cdc.org with the subject line, "Program Assistant - SCD Program, Ghana". Incomplete and late applications will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 03 May, 2013