Ghana Economic Policy Analysis and Research Institute Recruits Workers

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

Job Description

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Job Summary

The Executive Assistant (EA) position exists to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Executive Director of GEPARI’s areas of responsibility by providing professional administrative support and facilitating necessary action.

Duties/Responsibilities

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

•   Coordinate and manage  the activities of the Executive Director of GEPARI;
•   Prepare communication briefs;
•   Coordinate meetings, diary, calendar and travel arrangements;
•   Draft correspondence, reports and summaries;
•   Prepare high quality briefing materials for Executive Director for appointments, meetings, missions;
•   Maintain an automated filing system while ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials;
•   Type correspondences, documents and reports and ensure that spelling, punctuation and format are correct; and
•   Perform any other functions assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelor’s degree in Social Science/Art or an equivalent degree in the field of political sciences, administration or management;
•   At least 3 years post-qualification relevant experience in the public or private sector at the national or international level;
•   Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), experience in handling of web based management systems;
•   Very strong oral and written communications skills in English; 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:

[email protected]

Closing Date: 20 October, 2016