Salary Range: LE-04: Starting GHS  ¢10,871 per year with annual increases
Competition #: CO/08/12

Job Summary:
The High Commission of Canada in Accra, Ghana seeks experienced Programme Clerks for short and long-term employment opportunities (Emergency, Term or Indeterminate Employment), to be employed on an as-needed basis. Candidates must be available to work on short notice.

•  LE-04 Programme Clerks: Successful candidates would provide general administrative and secretarial support services in any of the following areas: Immigration, Accounting, Real Property, Reception, Events Planning, Special Projects or General Administrative Support.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A degree or diploma from a recognize university or post-secondary institution. Applicants with an acceptable combination of education, training and experience may also be considered
•  Fluency in English (read, write and speak)
•  Competency in French is considered an asset (not mandatory)
•  2 years' experience working in an office environment with a focus on general administration and client service in a medium to large size organization
•  Experience in dealing with the public both in person and through correspondence is considered an asset (not mandatory)

Screen & Evaluation:

•  Only candidates that meet the essential experience and education criteria above will be invite for further assessment. Candidates will be evaluated to determine if they meet the following related knowledge and abilities/skills criteria using a combination of the following means - written test, oral communication, role play, interviews and reference checks

Rated Qualifications
Knowledge:

•  Knowledge of general office procedures and practices (including text preparation and formatting, handling correspondence, letters, e-mails and filing)
•  Knowledge of software packages: Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel

Abilities:

•  Excellent planning and organizational skills
•  Ability to work effectively in a team environment
•  Excellent interpersonal and client service skills
•  Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
•  Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Operational Working Requirements:

•  May be required to work directly with public
•  May be required to work overtime during peak project delivery period

How To Apply For The Job:

Provide your application to:

The Personnel Officer
High Commission of Canada
42 Independence  Avenue
P. O. Box 1639
Accra

Or email to:-

accra@international.gc.ca

Please indicate on your application which position you are applying for; LE-04 Competition # CO/08/12: Programme Clerk Application.

Closing Date: 5th July, 2012

Notes:

•  Anyone wishing to compete for this position should send their CV and a covering letter stating their interest in the position and demonstrating how they are qualified, with reference to their previous work experience. The cover letter must clearly show how the candidate meets the screening requirements
•  The results of this competition will be used to establish an eligibility list of staff to be considered for similar openings at the same responsibility and salary level at the high Commission of Canada in Ghana, which might arise in the 12 months following the completion of this competition

The HR section will contact only those applicants who submit a complete application showing how they fully meet the screening requirements, received as instructed before the cut-off date and time.

We thank all other applicants for their interest