Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) - is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority... areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.
Project Brief
Project: The “Environmentally Sound Disposal and Recycling of E-Waste Project” promotes models for improved management of WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) along the value chain. The project supports public actors at the national and local level to put in place a national E-Waste Management Scheme, helps recycling companies to develop new business models and comply with environmental regulations and provides technical training and organizational assistance to scrap dealers of the informal sector to build up their skills to dismantle E-Waste in an environmentally sound way.
Scope of Role:
As a communication specialist you are responsible for enhancing the visibility and impact by communicating effectively on the project’s strategy, activities and results. You will be responsible for designing communication tool targeted to different audiences, answer information requests in English language, prepare press declarations, media posts and publications, assist the M&E Specialist with monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management.
Tasks:
• Coordinate and steer all external and internal communications of the project in English language in line with GIZ corporate design guidelines and other orientations. • Ensure that corporate design guidelines are applied by all members of the project team and by external service providers. • Prepare or update communication tools (e.g. fact sheets, activity reports to doners, project presentations, media posts, press releases publications, speeches), help to prepare communication material for site visits by delegations, the country director or the German Ambassy. • Respond to all requests for information in English language concerning the project. This includes coordination with the GIZ Country Office in Ghana and GIZ’s Corporate Communications Unit in Germany. • Support the M&E Specialist with collecting data, preparing presentations and reports. • Prepare activity reports to partners and contribute to the preparation of communication products for events and steering committeemeetings. • Participate and contribute to the GIZ internal Communication Specialist Working Group and inform the project team on new orientations. • Build and maintain a data bases on service providers in the field of communication (journalist, editors etc.). • Support with knowledge management (documenting advisory approaches, record management)
Qualification Required & Experience
• Master’s degree in journalism, communication, public relations or another relevant field. • Five years (and above) of professional experience in the field of corporate communications, preferably in an international organisation. • Excellent English language skills in writing and speaking; text editing skills, and professional experience in the filed of graphic design are of advantage. • Proven track record in developing high quality communication products for different target groups (print and digital) with visual elements (e.g photo editing, graphic designs); experience with the preparation of information campaigns and audiovisual material are an advantage. • Proficiency in digital communication and social media management, strong ITC skills (MS Office, Excel, online communication tools.) • Professional experience in the field of Monitoring and Evaluation of projects an advantage. • Ability to make use of monitoring data for results communication and story telling. • Basic knowledge of notions such as “circular economy”, “urban mining”, e-waste management”. • Service-and client orientation, ability to work well in diverse, multi-national teams. • Excellent capacities to self-organise, ability to keep deadlines and deliver high quality work under time pressure
Location: Accra

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:
quoting the Job Code 2025/CS-EWaste/28/01. If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 12 February, 2025
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply more

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) - is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority... areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.
Project Brief:
The Support to the Transformation of TVET in Ghana project aims to support the reforms of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, the Commission for TVET, the TVET Service, TVET Institutions and other private and public sector stakeholders. It is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Scope of Role:
You will be responsible for ensuring that all processes comply with GIZ standards and procedures while maintaining an efficient and well-organized office environment. Key duties include managing documentation, coordinating logistics, and overseeing event and workshop organization.
Tasks:
• Coordinate and manage key administrative and procurement processes. • Manage the project inventory in WINPACCS as well as maintain a comprehensive filing system of inventory files. • Organization of administrative and logistical aspects of events such as meetings and workshops, Conferences, tickets, transport, hotel according to GIZ’s rules and regulations. • Plan, organize and coordinate all daily schedules and appointments on behalf of the team. • Preparation of documentation for Contracts, services, or purchases. • Coordination of domestic and international travel (responsible for travel requests, travel settlements and claims of the projects). • Coordination and management of administrative processes. • Preparation of documentation for Contracts, services, or purchases. • Procurement of items in accordance with GIZ rules. • Manage all incoming and outgoing correspondence (post, email) • Handle all the office equipment/stationary purchases and ensures its maintenance. • Ensuring the Services in the Office are provided correctly with GIZ procedures. • Where appropriate and reasonable, the position holder is willing to perform tasks outside the scope of the job description
Qualification Required & Experience
• University degree in administration, social science, or a similar area. • Initial professional experience in this area. • Strong organizational and writing skills. • Experience in office management and administrative tasks. • Good interpersonal, management, and communication skills. • Strong command of English language (both written and oral) is required. • Proficiency in MS Office Suite. • Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
Location: Accra

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:
quoting the Job Code 2025/JAS-TVET/28/01. If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 12 February, 2025
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply. more

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities in Ghana cover three... priority areas:
Climate and Energy, Just Transition; Sustainable Economic Development, Training and Employment; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.
Project Brief:
• The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been active in Ghana in the context of international development cooperation for more than 30 years. • GIZ has been commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to implement the Special Initiative “Decent Work for a Just Transition” in Ghana. Due to the constant growth of Africa’s population (population doubles to 2.5 billion people by 2050), the continent needs 20 million new jobs annually. This goal is only achievable in cooperation with the private sector
Scope of Role:
• The Communication Specialist will work in close collaboration with the Technical Advisors of the Special Initiative, the Communication Specialist at the NIED Cluster, the Country Office and the Headquarters to develop and implement a 360-degree communication plan to promote job-creation investment in Ghana and to position GIZ as a reputable partner in driving sustainable economic development
Tasks:
• Contribute to the development and ensure the implementation of a comprehensive communication strategy for the GIZ – SI JOBS project • Develop and produce suitable communication materials for public relations (eig. Press releases, newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, advertising materials, PowerPoint presentations, and information sheets) for different occasions and target groups. • Translate technical documents into news articles, success, and change stories • Develop and maintain editorial content for the website of the Special Initiative, GIZ, and social media channels • Ensure consistency of communication products in alignment with the corporate design manual of the Special Initiative and GIZ • Draft and review speeches and presentations for staff of the Special Initiative, the German Embassy and partners of the programme. • Oversee media relations, including press publication, monitoring and reporting, and ensure media coverage for all high-profile activities. • Liaise with external service providers (printing companies, graphic designers, photographers etc.) and managing contracts with suppliers and contractors.
Qualification Required & Experience
Profile:
• University degree in (development) communication, journalism, public relations or comparable training • 5 years professional experience in the field of communication (media and PR work, journalism, internal communications, lobbying etc.) and familiarity with Ghana’s media landscape; ideally experience with strategic communication regarding development projects • Talent for visual communication and experience with audiovisual and other media production • Excellent writing, editing and copywriting skills (articles, press releases etc.) and the ability to grasp and translate technical concepts into easy-to-understand language for broader audiences • Experience in project and event management, including preparation, budgeting and logistics • Proficiency in ITC technologies, including MS Office suite, desktop publishing, photo editing and graphics applications • Strong command of written and spoken English; knowledge of German is an asset • Dynamic, agile personality with integrity, attention to detail, strong diplomatic and communication skills and a willingness to learn • Ability to work in a diverse team but also autonomously as well as results-oriented and to multi-task, prioritise and work under pressure
Location: Accra

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:
under the Job Code 2025/SIJOBS-CS/21/01 If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 04 February, 2025
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply more

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) - is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority... areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.
Project Brief:
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been active in Ghana in the context of international development cooperation for more than 30 years. GIZ has been commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to implement the Special Initiative “Decent Work for a Just Transition” in Ghana. Due to the constant growth of Africa’s population (population doubles to 2.5 billion people by 2050), the continent needs 20 million new jobs annually. This goal is only achievable in cooperation with the private sector.
Scope of Role:
The office manager assists management and the team in the smooth running of the day-to-day operational activities of the project
Tasks:
• Assist in the organization of events, meetings and workshops and support with corresponding documentations within the project. • Assist Project Managers in coordinating and monitoring the implementation of projects with partners. • Assist Project Managers in the preparation of the project completion and evaluation reports. • Support with administrative procedures for Project Managers with regards to Travel Requests and Events. • Handle the purchase and maintenance of office equipment and supplies, ensuring the office is fully stocked and operational. • Manage project inventory in WINPACCS and maintain an organized filing system for all inventory-related documents. • Coordinate and supervise support staff, including drivers and cleaning personnel, to ensure seamless office operations. • Lead the planning and coordination of office events, team-building activities, and other cultural celebrations to foster a positive workplace environment. • Ensure the office environment is clean, safe, and well-maintained by liaising with cleaning staff and overseeing repairs or renovations as needed. • Assist in the onboarding process of new staff for the project.
Qualification Required & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree/Technical Vocational Institute Degree in Business Administration or other discipline relevant to the position. • At least 3 years professional experience in the same or similar role. • Proficient in the usage of IT products (Microsoft Office Tools, scanner, printer). • Very good communication skills (verbally and in writing) • Organized, ability to multitask and excellent interpersonal skills. • Willingness to train and be trained as required by the tasks to be performed. • Diligent, goal oriented, proactive, open minded and innovative, team player and ability to perform tasks without supervision. Individual good at spotting opportunities, take ownership and can handle cases from start to finish. You have good analytical skills, but you can also work fast and efficiently under pressure. • Full proficiency in spoken and written English; a working knowledge of German is an additional asset. • Strong interpersonal skills, work experience in an intercultural environment is an asset.
Location: Accra

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:
quoting the Job Code 2025/OM-SIJOBS/21/01 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 04 February, 2025
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply. more

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) - is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority... areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.
Project Brief:
The programme Participation, Accountability, and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAIReD) supports public institutions in Ghana in implementing citizen-oriented, trustworthy, and accountable governance structures at national and local level. PAIReD works on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in partnership with the Ministry of Finance in Ghana and is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. The programme cooperates with ministries and national authorities, civil society organizations, as well as 60 districts. PAIReD supports the capacity development of its partners for making the public financial management system more transparent, fairer, and more effective. It advises national institutions and partner districts on developing data-based plans and inclusive planning processes, strengthening the linkages between land-use plans and development plans with an associated budget and expenditure. PAIReD also cooperates both with state and non-state actors to curb corruption through joint actions.
Scope of Role:
In your role you are responsible for the technical, substantive and organisational implementation of activities in the field of Anti-Corrup to in with a focus on Gender Transformative Approaches to Anti-Corruption as part of the PAIReD programme. In consultation with your line manager, you also assume tasks related to planning, steering and monitoring the impact of respective activity packages
Tasks
• Responsible for co-creating and implementing activities with selected partners on gender transformative approaches in the context of the fight against corruption in Ghana. • Coordinating public education and awareness campaigns conducted by civil society organisations on anti-corruption with a focus on women and the youth. • Identifying possible intervention areas on the role of women and the youth in the fight against anti-corruption. • Providing the capacity development for women and the youth in contributing to accountability and the rule of law. • Providing substantial support to the mainstreaming of gender aspects in all intervention with state and non-state actors. • Developing concept notes and Terms of Reference (TORs) and managing service contracts and finance agreements, including the coordination and management of service providers and grant recipients. • Monitoring and reporting on relevant gender-related developments and their implications for human rights and good governance principles. • Contributing to the operational planning and its implementation and reviews and provides technical inputs that are relevant to the component and the success of the programme. • Conducting duty trips within Ghana
Qualification Required & Experience
• Master’s Degree in a field of study relevant to the position with a special focus on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion. • At least 5 years working experience in the relevant field. • Knowledge in the field of anti-corruption and the main stakeholders in Ghana with a strong focus on the civil society and the cooperation between non-state and state actors. • Working experience with international development cooperation in the field of gender, anti-corruption, and good governance. • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and self-confidence, diplomatic skills and professional appearance. • Proven ability to work solution-oriented and independently, strong team player in an international team. • Strong analytical, strategic and conceptual skills with proven expertise in developing concept notes, Terms of References and contract management
Location: Accra

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:
quoting the Job Code 2024/GES-PAIReD/16/01. If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 30 January, 2025
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply. more

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) - is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities in Ghana cover three... priority areas: Climate and Energy, Just Transition; Sustainable Economic Development, Training and Employment, and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.
Project Brief:
With funding from EU, Germany, France and Sweden, GIZ together with Expertise France and FIIAPP supports the AfCFTA negotiation and implementation process through technical support to the relevant AU organs. The project in support of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) works in close collaboration with the AfCFTA Secretariat of the African Union (AU)
Scope of Role:
• The Regional trade advisor will be part of the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the EU-TAF housed in the AfCFTA Secretariat. • The advisor will support the content of AfCFTA negotiation and implementation in the areas of trade and environment; trade in goods and services, trade facilitation, customs cooperation as well as phase II protocols on IPR, Investment, Competition, Digital Trade and Women and Youth in Trade
Tasks
• Support the AfCFTA Secretariat through strategic capacity development activities. • Close collaboration with AfCFTA Secretariat, the GIZ AfCFTA Support Programme (which the advisor is also part of) as well as with RECs. • Support the bilateral partners in Ghana in fostering their role in implementing the AfCFTA through technical advisory services on the member state level. • Manage short-term experts to undertake subject-specific research into areas of concern to Member State representatives participating in technical meetings throughout the key project component topics of Trade with special attention to trade, AfCFTA and environmental linkages. • Technical advice and project coordination on various aspects of trade integration, Trade and environment, including trade in goods, trade in services, trade facilitation, and stakeholder involvement and possibly also industrialization, value chain and other emerging topics. • Contribute to development of AfCFTA initiatives on Trade, women, youth and environment linkages • Participate in the AfCFTA Team meetings and bilateral exchanges with AfCFTA advisors throughout the various project. • Work with other GIZ projects and be familiar with GIZ internal procurement processes
Qualification Required & Experience
• Master’s degree in economics, International Trade, Trade law or equivalent. • Citizenship of one (1) of the AU Member States. • Fluent in written and spoken English and French. Fluency in other AU official language is an added advantage. • Demonstrated experience of at least 5-7 years in trade policy, AfCFTA and regional integration issues. • Demonstrated relevant professional experience working on trade and environment issues. • Solid understanding of regional and continental economic integration issues in Africa. • Solid understanding of Trade, women and youth linkages • Experience in development cooperation is an asset. • Experience in working with AU or other regional organizations is an asset. • Flexibility to frequently travel
Location: Accra

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:
quoting the Job Code 2025/AfCFTA/14/01.If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 28 January, 2025
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply more

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) - is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority... areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.
Project Brief:
The programme Participation, Accountability, and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAIReD) supports public institutions in Ghana in implementing citizen-oriented, trustworthy, and accountable governance structures at national and local level. PAIReD works on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in partnership with the Ministry of Finance in Ghana and is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. The programme cooperates with ministries and national authorities, civil society organizations, as well as 60 districts. PAIReD supports the capacity development of its partners for making the public financial management system more transparent, fairer, and more effective. It advises national institutions and partner districts on developing data-based plans and inclusive planning processes, strengthening the linkages between land-use plans and development plans with an associated budget and expenditure. PAIReD also cooperates both with state and non-state actors to curb corruption through joint actions. Furthermore, the capacities of state institutions for uncovering and prosecuting cases of corruption and money laundering are strengthened and competencies of civil society and media for their participation in accountability processes is improved.
Scope of Role:
• The Advisor will provide expert advice and input to anti-corruption agencies and other relevant stakeholders on relevant legislation, institutional reforms and other legal operational instruments necessary to strengthen the overall anti-corruption regime in Ghana. The role includes designing and delivering capacity-building initiatives to enhance Internal and External Audit, Access to Information and Citizen Engagement. Additionally, the Advisor will contribute to results-based monitoring and reporting of activities.
Tasks:
• Work with the Ghana Audit Service (GAS), the Internal Audit Agency (IAA), Right to Information Commission (RTIC) and the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) to conduct participatory assessments of institutional strengthening needs related to staff, systems, and behavioral drivers of needs and associated change. • Identify and implement initiatives to strengthen the capacities of the RTIC, PIAC GAS and IAA to collaborate with other Anticorruption agencies to roll out effective anti-corruption mechanisms. • Support the development, review and implementation of RTI legislation and guidelines in National and Subnational levels, to align with international best practices and national needs. • Support Citizen Participation and Stakeholder engagement with the PIAC and RTIC. • Support and Provide technical Backstopping interventions with Partner MMDAs in the areas of Access to Information, Internal and External Audit. • Oversee specialists and consultants delivering technical assistance, capacity building, and systems strengthening related to internal and external audit, as well as access to information and oversight of natural resource revenues. • Ensure alignment and identify opportunities for collaboration with other donor funded PFM, anti-corruption and open government interventions with the view to preventing duplication
Qualification Required & Experience
• Masters/MSc Degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, Project Management, or any other relevant discipline. • Excellent working knowledge and experience with Public Financial Management (PFM) in general, and more specifically Governance, Accountability and Anti-Corruption Institutions. • 5 to 7 years professional experience in a comparable position. • Working experience with GIZ or similar Development Organizations. • Ability to make effective decisions, lead, and work in a team, and build collaborative networks. • Ability to express yourself well both verbally and in writing. • Excellent research and report writing skills.
Location: Accra

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:
quoting the Job Code 2024/PAIReD/18/12. If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 03 January, 2025
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply. more

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide is commissioned by various clients including the German Federal Government, international institutions, governments, foundations, and global enterprises. The International Services department of GIZ operates at the dynamic interface between the private... sector and international cooperation. We support companies in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) worldwide. We scale successful international cooperation approaches or test innovative methods in familiar local contexts. We offer companies individualized consulting, from idea development to project management and the demonstration of measurable results and impacts. Our portfolio includes projects in agriculture, extractives, education, circular economy, and health, with a growing emphasis on public health approaches. Our clients come from various sectors including food, retail, automotive, mining, and pharma.
Project Brief:
• The project AYA Integrated Healthcare Initiative seeks to strengthen the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases in Ghana. In closecooperation with the Ghanaian Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ghana Health Service (GHS) and building on the successful implementation of the Ghana Heart Initiative (GHI), the multi-donor approach focuses on improved and integrated healthcare services for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes type II
Scope of Role:
• The Administrative Specialist is responsible for overseeing of the smooth running of the AYA Integrated Healthcare Initiative office with a focus on administrative, logistic and office management aspects in accordance with agreed quality standards thereby supporting the achievement of the agreed project objectives of the AYA Integrated Healthcare Initiative.
Tasks
• Ensure the quality of outgoing project requests and documents • Oversee relevant information sharing and exchange between team members and relevant project partners • Coordinate transportation, accommodation, flight booking and all other travel arrangements for team members, consultants and other project partners as necessary • Manage confidential files in the areas of finance and administration • Organise administrative and logistical aspects of project activities including meetings, workshops, events etc. for consultants, visitors, and other project partners • Support the smooth running of the project office, monitoring availability/stocks of accessories and supplies and reporting damage/defect for repairs and maintenance • Maintain project filing system in accordance with GIZ procedure with adherence to confidentiality • Maintain project inventory; project vehicle and logbook/fuel consumption sheet • Perform other tasks outside the scope of this job description where appropriate and reasonable
Qualification Required & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Public Administration or related area. • Minimum of five (5) years’ professional experience in a comparable position. Previous work in a projectized environment is an asset. • Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies including MS Office suite and digital communications. • Results oriented with excellent organisational and multitasking skills. • Ability to work in a high paced environment with high attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency • Strong communication (verbal and written) skills, proactivity, adaptability and willingness to create results under pressure. • Experience with working in multicultural and multisectoral environments, with excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork capabilities. • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English language. • Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed.
Location: Accra

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:
under the Job Code 2024/ADM-AYA/18/12 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 03 January, 2025
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply. more

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) - is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority... areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.
Project Brief:
• The REACH project seeks to build Climate Resilience across 14 districts in northern Ghana. • Through extensive capacity building measures on Conservation Agriculture, Community Engagement and improved planning and policies on District level, the challenges of climate change for rural areas are tackled. • The Project is co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. • It is part of the EU Ghana Agricultural Programme which is implemented together with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture of Ghana (MoFA).
Scope of Role:
• As an Advisor for Rural Development, you are responsible to identify, develop and implement processes that anchor knowledge on climate resilient agricultural production methodologies within the agricultural sector. • For this you work together with the Agricultural Extension Service of MoFA-Departments of Agriculture (DOAs), NGOs, public partners as well as the Private Sector partners. • Within the project you cooperate with other units to develop measures on behavioural change as well as innovative approaches to engage communities within their livelihoods
Tasks:
• Provide technical advice to improve agricultural extension outreach in northern Ghana, to develop community action plans as well as foster knowledge management on agricultural practices, especially on Conservation Agriculture • Conceptualisation of Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships for the joint implementation of rural development approaches • Establishing conceptual links and integrated solutions with other units of the project, esp. Planning, Digitalization and Communication. • Advising partners in the field of Conservation Agriculture, Community Engagement and other rural development topics. • Take over responsibility for implementation of processes guided by the Agroecology unit as well as other specific tasks. • Prepare terms of reference, budgets, surveys, specifications and other documents to contract service providers or procure goods. • Monitor and supervise activities of grant recipients (NGOs and public sector partners) as well as responsibilities of other external service providers such as consultants, Agricultural Extension Agents (AEAs), etc. • Ensure compliance with the rules and regulations on the procurement of agrochemicals and other agro inputs.
Qualification Required & Experience
• Master's degree in Rural Development, Agronomy, Agroecology, Agricultural Extension, Community Development or any other relevant field for the position. • 5 years’ professional experience in the field of Rural Development with a focus on Extension Services, Climate Change, Conservation Agriculture and/or Community Engagement as well as experience in working with public sector institutions • Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and create and maintain effective relationships with private companies and government personnel • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially MS Team, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. • Excellent knowledge of English; Knowledge of local languages of Upper West is a strong asset. • Good knowledge of the cultural dimensions and undertones in the Upper West Region • Ability to work under pressure, strong team orientation, cooperation and negotiation skills
Location: Accra

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:
quoting the Job Code 2024/RD/17/12 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful. Pro-TIP: Want to stand out from other applicants? We encourage you to include a 1-2min video why you are excited about that opportunity
Closing Date: 31 December, 2024
and what unique value you can bring to the project. GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply. more

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) - is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities in Ghana cover three... priority areas: Climate and Energy, Just Transition; Sustainable Economic Development, Training and Employment, and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.
Cluster Brief
• The Cluster “Network for Inclusive Economic Development” in Ghana consists of six bilateral, four regional and seven global projects. • The cluster focuses on shaping the economic framework for inclusive, sustainable and employment-enhancing growth and providing advisory services. • The main client is the Federal Ministry for Finance, Development and Cooperation (BMZ) and the European Union.
Scope of Role:
• The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for the procurement of goods, services and contracting for the NIED Cluster projects.
Tasks:
• Procures materials & equipment locally, monitor markets trends, issues RFQs & processes orders in accordance with GIZ rules and regulations • Negotiate good deals with suppliers on behalf of GIZ within the framework of public procurement law and transparency requirements for negotiations • Documents and files every contract audit-proof in SharePoint & the contract filing software according to rules and regulations and record transactions in contract monitoring tools. • Contacts suppliers of defective goods delivered and arranges necessary follow-ups • Arranges for the safe transfer of goods to their destination (arranges and coordinates the safe transportation of deliveries to the requesting projects sites and offices outside Accra and ensures written confirmation of delivery by the project • Monitors and controls the event procurement processes in the project and at CO level
Qualification Required & Experience
• University Degree in BA/BSc Purchasing & Supply or similar area. • Minimum of 3 years’ work experience with a focus on procurement, contracting & event organization. • Good working experience in IT-based programs, Ms Teams. • Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. Ms office) • Strong command of the English language (both written and oral) is required; knowledge of German language is an asset. • Proactive attitude towards personal growth and institutional changes. • Good interpersonal, management and communication skills. • Rendering result-oriented performance. • Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
Location: Accra

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:
under the Job Code 2024/NIED-PS/13/12 as the subject. If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 31 December, 2024
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply. more