The High Commission of Canada in Accra, Ghana, is soliciting applications for Assistant level positions. Assistant level positions may work in various sections of the mission (migration, administration, development, trade) and undertake tasks such as providing administrative support and services; providing and creating information and\/or documentation; providing support for ongoing program activities; responding to requests from clients and performing other duties as required.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0Common Services Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n Essential qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n Applicants must clearly and explicitly demonstrate in both their CV and Self-Assessment Screening Form that they meet the essential qualifications on education, language and experience criteria listed to be screened into this competition. Only candidates that meet the language, experience and education qualifications will be invited for assessment.<\/p>\n Education: Languages: Experience: Knowledge: Abilities Competencies Personal Suitability Asset Qualifications: If candidates meet the factors listed in the asset qualifications they must also clearly demonstrate how they meet these factors in CV and letter.<\/p>\n Organizational Needs:<\/p>\n Operational Requirements: Condition(s) of Employment: Area of selection: Important Notes:<\/p>\n How to apply The High Commission of Canada in Accra, Ghana, is soliciting applications for Assistant level positions. Assistant level positions may work in various sections of the mission (migration, administration, development, trade)…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[85],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-7TF","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30359"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30359"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30359\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30359"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30359"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30359"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022 Minimum bachelor\u2019s degree from a recognized university.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Fluency in English (oral & written)<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 *Recent significant experience working in an office environment in a support capacity.
\n\u2022 *Recent significant experience in use of computers, including MS Office and internet research skills.
\n\u2022 **Recent experience in liaising and working with clients (internal or external), partners or stakeholders.
\n*Recent significant experience is defined as a minimum of 2 years within the last 5 years.
\n** Recent experience is defined as a minimum of 1 year within the last 3 years.<\/p>\n
\nKnowledge of standard office procedures & practices:
\n\u2022 filing correspondence
\n\u2022 responding to routine inquiries in writing
\n\u2022 managing agendas and schedules
\n\u2022 making bookings and arrangements
\n\u2022 dispatching and receiving items
\n\u2022 maintaining supplies and inventories<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Ability to use office software products including Microsoft Office proficiently
\n\u2022 Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional interpersonal relationships with clients, colleagues, and supervisors<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Effective interactive communication (oral & written) centred around good judgement
\n\u2022 Excellent planning and organizational skills<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Client focus
\n\u2022 Dependability
\n\u2022 Initiative
\n\u2022 Adaptability\/flexibility
\n\u2022 Honesty\/integrity
\n\u2022 Respect for confidentiality\/privacy<\/p>\n
\nPreference may be given to candidates who have the following asset qualifications:
\n\u2022 Experience working in a similar capacity at a diplomatic mission or international organization
\n\u2022 Knowledge of the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act & Regulations
\n\u2022 Experience in accounting, financial transactions, tracking budgets, or use of ERP software (SAP)
\n\u2022 Written and spoken fluency in French<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 May be requested to work overtime (evenings\/weekends) as required.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Ability to obtain and retain a Government of Canada Enhanced Reliability security screening;
\n\u2022 Ability to meet the medical requirements as defined by the employer. Successful candidate(s) may be required to undergo a medical evaluation.<\/p>\n
\nThis competition is open to locally engaged staff at the High Commission of Canada in Accra and to all people who have the right to legally reside and work in Ghana, who meet all of the essential qualifications and employment conditions and whose applications are received before the closing date. The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered on merit regardless of ethnic origin, religious belief, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other irrelevant factor.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Please follow the link www.wfca-tpce.com and complete the online application form. Candidates are also required to upload a CV and a covering letter. Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information will be rejected.
\n\u2022 Candidates must demonstrate concisely in their cover letter how they meet the essential and asset qualifications
\n\u2022 Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. They are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application (English or French).
\n\u2022 Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
\n\u2022 Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
\n\u2022 Please note that some email systems may block emails from unknown users. Candidates should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users and regularly check their email, including junk mail.
\n\u2022 Candidates selected at the screening stage will be invited for further assessment. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests, presentations and\/or psychometric assessment.
\n\u2022 Reference checks will be sought for candidates that reach interview stage and may form part of the selection process.
\n\u2022 The High Commission of Canada to Ghana does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews\/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
\n\u2022 If candidates need any special assistance in terms of attending exams or interviews then please let us know during the application process.
\n\u2022 The High Commission of Canada in Ghana does not sponsor work permits directly or indirectly
\n\u2022 The results of this competition may also be used to establish an eligibility list of staff for similar openings at the High Commission of Canada to Ghana which might arise in the 12 months following the completion of this competition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"