Job Vacancies at GIZ Ghana – 4 Positions

GIZ is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Junior Procurement Officer
2.) Procurement Officer
3.) Junior Administrative Officer
4.) Regional Accountability Advisor

See job details and how to apply below.

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1.) Junior Procurement Officer

Project Brief

GIZ is a public-benefit federal enterprise. We work on behalf of the German Government and support many public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and the 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.

Scope of the Role

• We are looking for a junior procurement officer to join our Country Office procurement team.
• The incumbent provides procurement services in accordance with GIZ policy and standards; administering logistics and contract management services; providing guidance, advice, and support to ensure procurement processes are effective, efficient, transparent and provide the best overall value to GIZ, all while ensuring excellent client service internally.
• The Ideal candidate will come with an outstanding degree, the desire to learn and to establish themselves in a modern, global company

Your Tasks

Purchasing, procurement:

• In accordance with GIZ regulations and in consultation with Head Office, executes local procurement of materials, equipment, and services, invitations to tender and order processing
• Maintains data relevant for procurement and tenders in ProSoft, checks invoices for goods, vouchers, payment instructions and complaints
Customs declaration:
• Assists with processing customs declaration procedures (dutyfree import of goods, entering information in customs declaration database, producing statistics)
• Assists with the monitoring and processing of clearing of goods Vehicle registration:
• Participates in the entire process of vehicle registration (initial registration and documentation of both private and official vehicles, tax and insurance issues with project vehicles), new registrations and insurance
• Assists with processing accident insurance claims against local and German insurance companies, in cooperation with GIZ Head Office

Qualification Required & Experience

• Outstanding MA/MBA/master’s degree
• First work experience in a comparable position preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Solution-driven mindset
• Strong stress resistance
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of procurement laws and regulations
• Excellent knowledge of the English language; French and German are advantageous

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Our Offer:

• Competitive GIZ salary grid (Ghana), SSNIT, Health Insurance as well as 13th Month Salary and Annual Bonus.

• Two years contract (Subject to Renewal)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de

under the Job Code 2021/CO/12/01. Please note if you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 05 January, 2022

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

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2.) Procurement Officer

Project Brief

GIZ is a public-benefit federal enterprise. We work on behalf of the German Government and support many public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and the 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.

Scope of the Role

• We are looking for an experienced procurement officer to join our Country Office procurement team.
• The incumbent provides procurement services in accordance with GIZ policy and standards; administering logistics and contract management services; providing guidance, advice, and support to ensure procurement processes are effective, efficient, transparent and provide the best overall value to GIZ, all while ensuring excellent client service internally.
• Additionally, the procurement Officer supports the Manager in the discharge of responsibilities, develops new tools and training sessions, applies procurement best practices, and performs other duties as assigned.
• The ideal candidate for this role should possess a high work ethic, excellent communication skills, knowledge of procurement regulations, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Your Tasks

Purchasing, procurement:

• In accordance with GIZ regulations and in consultation with Head Office, executes local procurement of materials, equipment, and services, invitations to tender and order processing
• Maintains data relevant for procurement and tenders in ProSoft,
• checks invoices for goods, vouchers, payment instructions and complaints
• Organizes the safe transport of gods to destination Customs declarations:
• Processes customs declaration procedures (duty-free import of goods, entering information in customs declaration database, producing statistics)
• Monitors and processes clearing of goods

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Vehicle registration:

• Participates in the entire process of vehicle registration (initial registration and documentation of both private and official
vehicles, tax and insurance issues with project vehicles), new registration and insurance.
• Assists with processing accident insurance claims against local and German insurance companies, in cooperation with GIZ Head Office

Qualification Required & Experience

• MA/MBA/master’s degree
• At least 5 years’ professional experience in a comparable position
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Solution-driven mindset
• Ability to organize workload, and deliver under the pressure of deadline
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of procurement laws and regulations
• Excellent knowledge of the English language; French and German are advantageous

Our Offer:

• Competitive GIZ salary grid (Ghana), SSNIT, Health Insurance as well as 13th Month Salary and Annual Bonus.
• Two years contract (Subject to Renewal)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de

under the Job Code 2021/CO/12/02. Please note if you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 05 January, 2022

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

3.) Junior Administrative Officer

Project Brief

The African Union (AU), established as a unique Pan African continental body, was charged with the responsibility to coordinate and provide overall guidance for the negotiations on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The AFCFTA Support Programme advises the latter.

Scope of the Role

The junior administrative officer is primarily responsible for providing basic technical support for the project and working in close collaboration with the project leads towards the achievement of project goals.

Your Tasks

• Organize conferences, workshops, trainings for the project including provision of logistics, preparation of the agenda, documents, and presentations, as well as writing of minutes.
• Make travel arrangements (hotels, flights, etc.), including reimbursement documents for travels.
• Coordinate purchase of equipment supplies and materials.
• Prepare the documentation for contracts, services and/or purchases.
• Participate in the planning, execution and documentation of meetings, workshops, seminars and other events held within the framework of the project.
• Comply with the regulations regarding accounting, contracts and purchases according to internal processes and rules (P&R) Organize and update archives and documentation in compliance of GIZ knowledge management, manage, check and update the inventory of project office.
• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Qualification Required & Experience

• BA/Bsc administration, social science or similar area
• Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of relevant professional experience.
• Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Good 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; knowledge of German language is an asset.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Rendering result orientated performance
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de

under the Job Code 2021/AfCFTA/12/01. Please note if you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider
application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 22 December, 2021

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.

4.) Regional Accountability Advisor

Project Brief

• Governance for Inclusive Development (GovID) operating at the national and sub-national seeks to contribute to the development of governance by improving transparency, internal accountability, participation, and delivery of public services

Scope of the Role

• The Regional Accountability Advisor will supervise the Accountability Component work in the region, enhancing the internal audit processes, Audit Committees, support to Ghana Audit Service and ensuring the development of accountability mechanisms in collaboration with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) will also be extended to marginalized groups.

Your Tasks

• Responsible for the implementation of accountability activities in districts under his/her region in close collaboration with IAA, GAS and CSOs Support partners like IAA, GAS, AC, and CSOs in organising activities and facilitating trainings in the districts.
• Support Collaboration, Networking and Knowledge sharing amongst key partners at the Regional Level
• Ensure implemented activities are in line with the GIZ quality standards
• Contribute to the programme’s short and long-term organizational planning and strategy as well as contribute to the programme’s monitoring, reporting and knowledge management

Qualification Required & Experience

• Masters/MSc Degree and technical expertise in Planning, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies or other relevant discipline
• In-depth knowledge of Ghana’s decentralisation system.
• Knowledge and working experience in the area of Accountability.
• 5 years professional experience in working with partners or topics related to IAA, GAS, AC or CSOs.
• Working experience with GIZ, similar development organizations and local government actors
• Ability to work remotely and communicate activities to line manager
• Ability to express yourself well both verbally and in writing
• Excellent knowledge of the English language

Location: Upper West

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de

under the Job Code 2021/GovID/12/01. Please note if you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your
application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 21 December, 2021

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race,
and religion are encouraged to apply.

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