A newly established not-for-profit policy analysis and research institute, Ghana Economic Policy analysis and research institute (GEPARI) invites applications from experienced highly motivated dynamic and resourceful Ghanaians to fill the following position: Front Desk / Administrative Assistant

Job Summary

The Administrative Assistant will perform administrative and financial duties and provide support to the technical staff.

Duties/Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, the roles and responsibilities of the Front Desk/Administrative Assistant will include, but not limited to the following:

•   Responsible for welcoming and receiving visitors and assist with administrative related support;
•   Handle calls and mails, and prepare  documents, correspondence and reports;
•   Assist in managing office supplies, cleaning services and other tasks to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the facilities and grounds;
•   Assist in implementing the GEPARI paper and electronic filing systems and ensure that they are properly structured and efficiently maintained and current;
•   Assist in scheduling appointments and meetings and prepare minutes at meeting;
•   Assist in providing  planning and logistics support for GEPARI conferences, workshops and trainings either in Ghana or internationally;
•   Arrange travel itineraries and costs; and
•   Prepare documents for Annual Monitoring.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Diploma in Administration or any other relevant field;
•   At least 2 years’ experience in similar position;
•   Working knowledge in using Microsoft office required;
•   Competency in performing multiple functional tasks;
•   Good interpersonal skills;
•   Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; and
•   Must have a very strong ability to work effectively in a team.

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Applications and CVs with the position being applied for clearly marked should be addressed to:

GEPARI,
Private Mail Bag,
PMB 61, Ministries, Accra

Soft copies of the applications should be addressed to:

gepari.hr@gmail.com

Closing Date: 20 October, 2016