The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH German Agency for International Cooperation) is one of the world's leading roviders of international cooperation services for sustainable development. It is owned by the German Government.

In West Africa, GIZ's portfolio includes among others, a programme to support the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and it's regional integration goals. The programme aims to strengthen sector-specific capacities in the areas of Peace and Security, Customs and Trade as well as Strategic Management and Organizational Development in the ECOWAS Commission.

Job Summary

The position will be available for a period of 9 months.

The objective of the assignment is to support the Public Accounts Committee, i.e. the Members of the Committee as well as the staff of the Secretariat, with Research services. Furthermore the Research Assistant is expected to contribute to introducing a more systematic and sustainable approach to conducting research for PAC, drawing on internal as well as external resources.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Research Assistant is responsible for:

•   Supporting the Public Accounts Committee, i.e. the Members of the Committee as well as the staff of the Secretariat, with Research services.
•   Contributing to introduce a more systematic and sustainable approach to conducting research for PAC, drawing on internal as well as external resources

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics or a related field;
•   Demonstrated ability in the application of analytical research methodologies, including expertise in the modeling and analysis of data;
•   Ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative data;
•   Excellent interpersonal skills;
•   Professionalism in executing projects, e.g. by complying with deadlines and;.
•   Ability to work in a fast paced and often pressured environment.

Other Knowledge, additional competence

•   Good time management skills
•   Excellent command of the English language and at least one local language
•   Good social and communication skids, team spirit
•   Knowledge in the use of statistical software such as SPSS or SAS data bases and other software/tools, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet etc;
•   Willingness to travel in and beyond Ghana

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and a half to one page letter addressing the applicant's motivation by email to:

hr-ghana@giz.de

Closing Date: 14 July, 2014