Ghana Economic Policy Analysis and Research Vacancies

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: Administrative Assistant

Job Summary

The Research/Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and research supports to the experts. He/She will provide research assistance in the conduct of research on social and economic issues in the Ghanaian Economy.

Duties/Responsibilities

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

•   Assist with developing research protocol and undertake project instrument designing;
•   Assist in writing research proposals, papers and preparing conference presentations;
•   Assist with the organization, preparation, collation and consolidation of annual work plans and budget administration for effective implementation of project activities;
•   Review work plans, write reports, and implement project activities according to the technical, financial and administrative procedures;
•   Perform administrative functions including filing, photocopying, writing and dispatching letters;
•   Work closely with other project and administrative team in project management and related areas;
•   Assist with developing training courses and training manuals for Institute;
•   Ability and willingness to undertake frequent field trips as may be requested;
•   Perform any other functions as may be assigned by the supervisor or Executive Director.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A bachelor’s degree in social sciences, business administration, or related field with at least 2 years of working experience;
•   Experience in office management, M&E and report writing skills;
•   Experience in conducting/participating in research studies;
•   Working knowledge in using Microsoft office required;
•   Competency in performing multiple functional tasks;
•   Good interpersonal skills;
•   Fluency in English (verbal and written); 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