World Vision International is a Christian Refief, Development and Advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For over three decades, World Vision has been working with rural communities in all the 10 Administrative Regions of Ghana to provide portable water, promotive sanitation and hygiene practices, quality education, particularly at the basic level, enhance food security and respond to disasters.

Job Summary

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for a highly qualified, proactive, motivated and resourceful person to fill the above position.

Job Grade Level: HAY13
Annual Salary: GHS 19,448 + Benefits

Purpose of the position:
To provide cost effective support to facilitate travel, movement etc. to the National Office and other World Vision offices by staff and visitors.

Major Responsibilities:

•  Ensure staff and visitors to World Vision Ghana have appropriate travel documents, i.e. Passports and Visas
•  Ensure guest hospitality, facilitate all logistics as needed and communicated properly
•  Manage booking, purchasing and reconfirmation of travel tickets for international and local travel ensuring cost effectiveness within preferred specification and safety, maintaining good business relationship with all WVG providers
•  Assist with work and resident permit application process and fellow up for Expatriate and International staff
•  Coordinate travel for al WVG staff and visitors. Arrange and plan timely airport pick-up, reception, in-country accommodation and dispatch of official travelers and visitors to World Vision Ghana
•  Develop a database of all major partners or agencies with regards to Passports, Visas and Airlines
•  Network and liaise with diplomatic missions, immigration services, passport office and other relevant agencies to facilitate the provision of protocol services to the NO
•  Facilitate in-country shopping and/or tour trips by visitors as required
•  Ensure appropriate documents and reports on trips, travel arrangements and/or related activities are submitted to the Administration Manager on timely basis

Qualification Required & Experience

Job Specification:

•  Education: Degree in Business Administration or related field
•  Experience: Minimum of 4 years relevant working experience in administrative or travel coordination role
•  Must have excellent inter-personal and human relations skills
•  Ability to network with other partners or agencies eg. Various Embassies, Passport, Immigration offices, Airlines staff etc.
•  Must have a pleasant and courteous disposition
•  Must have good organizational skills
•  Must have a good knowledge about World Vision organizational culture, activities and practice
•  Must have a valid Ghanaian driver's license and be able to drive

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV quoting only the job title as the subject to:

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 17 May, 2013

As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. WV is an equal opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply