VSO is a development organisation that’s been working through volunteers to fight poverty for more than fifty years and we are the leading organisation in the field. We work in 34 countries and we’re constantly exploring new ways to use the time, energy and skills of people to make a difference.

We are currently looking for a dynamic and results oriented person to join the VSO Ghana People Management Team to proactively provide administrative,l ogistical and financial support to volunteers and  employees and to contribute towards the achievement of VSO Ghana’s objectives through ensuring the delivery of timely, efficient and effective support function in accordance with VSO policies and procedures. The successful candidate will also provide ICT support to employees. The position is based in Accra for a two- year renewable contract and reports directly to the People and Operations Manager.

The job

The role will maintain an efficient IT network system in the offices and coordinate procurement activities in accordance with organizational policies and procedures with support from the People and Operations Manager. You will be the first point of contact for volunteer welfare support needs with guidance from the People and Operations Manager. You will provide logistical support for the running of workshops/internal and external meetings and travels; coordination of vehicle movements; maintaining an assets and suppliers’ register; periodic maintenance of computers and IT equipment and supporting staff in their use of VSO web-based data systems.; The role works  closely with other staff i.e., the People and Operations Manager, Finance Assistant, Programme Assistant and also supervises Drivers and Cleaners.

Please refer to the job description for more information.

You

You are passionate about customer satisfaction, able to plan and manage own tasks efficiently with minimal supervision, communicate clearly and effectively across a wide range of stakeholders, highly responsive to requests from volunteers and staff, work well under pressure and  have a good grasp of Microsoft applications tools.  You are a team player, sensitive to the needs of others and upholds organizational policies in the delivery of your duties.

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position; send your application and CV to:

vsoghana@vsoint.org

Closing Date: 08 July, 2013

When submitting your application please place in the subject bar ‘Programme Support Officer’. VSO is an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Due to anticipated interest in this post, only short-listed candidates will receive a response.